10 REASONS TO VISIT SRI LANKA
i. Warm & friendly people – “Sri Lankan hospitality”.
i. Warm & friendly people – “Sri Lankan hospitality”.
ii. Heritage - 7 UNESCO World Heritage sites : Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Cave Temple, ancient cities of Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura, Kandy (Temple of the Tooth Relic), Galle Dutch Fort and Sinharaja Forest.
iii. Wildlife – from baby elephants at Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage to the large herds at Minneriya. Yala National Park boasts a range of animals including : the highest density of leopards in the world, elephants, bears, and crocodiles, as well as a wide variety of indigenous and migratory birdlife. Over 33 endemic species of birds / 15 butterfly,
iv. Nature – Sri Lanka’s natural environment is breathtaking and features the largest density of waterfalls in the world, as well as the contrasting picturesque landscapes of the hill country and the costal resorts. Within 5 hours of the beach resort of Negombo are waterfalls & mountain peaks reaching over 2,000 metres. 15% of the island is protected wildlife reserves.
v. Festivals & Culture – Kandy’s Esala Perahera is an important festival to the Sri Lankanpeople and a spectacle every traveler should try and see. Sri Lanka celebrates its four main religions : Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam and Christianity. There are many festivals throughout the year. Please visit www.srilankatourism.org.uk for the dates of all the festivals and also see
vi. Adventure – White water rafting, hot air ballooning, trekking through the hill country or cycling on exotic trails are all possible in Sri Lanka. Added to this are watersports, reef diving and great surfing in Arugam Bay where the British Professional Surfers Associations’ annual competition is held around June every year.
vii. Ease of travel to attractions – since Sri Lanka is a relatively small island (about 25,000 sq miles), it is possible to have a short holiday (e.g. ten days) and still take in most, if not all of the sights.
viii. Shopping – handmade jewellery and other handicrafts, such as wooden masks and elephants are available. Locally mined gems and home-grown spices are also readily available. UK brands of clothing can also be found at a fraction of the price.
ix. Beaches – the South West coastline has unspoilt and uncrowded beaches as well as standard, luxury boutique hotels.
x. A value for money holiday experience.
