Sri Lanka Is
the pearl of Indian Ocean. It is the island which 435 km long and 225 km across at its’ widest. It has an area of 65,610 Km² from north to south. Anyone can experience all it delights in quite short time. Sri Lanka became independent from Britain in 1948 and now the population is roughly 20 million including 72% are Sinhalese, 20% are Tamil and 8% are other ethnic/religious groups.
435 km long and 225 km across at its’ widest. It has an area of 65,610 Km² from north to south.
History of Sri Lanka dates back to over 2,500 years and had established trade and cultural links with many ancient civilizations. Throughout history, it has been known by different names as Taprobane, Serendib, Ceylon and etc. Name Sri Lanka stands for "The Resplendent Isle". Sri Lanka enjoys a tropical climate. Annual monsoon rains provide the only seasonal variations that one may experience. Due to its location being closer to the equator, the temperature tends to remain high throughout the year. Colombo average temperature is 27 degrees centigrade and it is accompanied by high levels of humidity. The temperature and climate tends to vary in different parts of the island, based on the landscape.
Sri Lankan food is one of complex cousins in Asia due to use various spices and sea food. It’s reflects the cultural diversity in the array of local foods on the menu. Rice is the daily cuisine in Sri Lanka and mostly it is with some spicy curries. Also Travelers can delight their taste buds with delicious Tamil, Muslims and some Malay Food items. Your trip here is not completed till you’ve tried the various foods in Sri Lanka. Get ready to travel Sri Lanka to explore its heritage, nature as well as to have a sumptuous feast with foods!
Before exploring Sri Lanka get to know about the country will make your journey easier. Your Perfect holiday/vacation is not hard to find in this lovely island filled with endless splendor and charm. Sunny beaches to wildlife to culture and heritage to the cool climes in the hill country, Sri Lanka is filled with places to explore.
Ideal honeymoon destination for a newlywed couple or an activity packed holiday for friends or simply a chance to explore another country. No matter which corner of the island you choose to go, endless beach activities await you. Lush green hills and magnificent cascading falls in the central hill country, amazing nature and wildlife and unique cultural heritage mixed with truly warm hospitality makes this a tropical paradise.
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