Sri Lanka Travel Guide
Sri Lanka is a little island at the end of India. A small island indeed but Sri
Lanka has a lot to offer to the travelers wanting to explore the rest of the
country. Sri Lanka is an island also known as Ceylon. It is a land that could
give different facets. This is an ideal place for ecotourism and exotic
adventures. The beaches of Sri Lanka can be compared to the like of the beaches
in the Caribbean Islands. No wonder most professional travel magazine writers
consider Sri Lanka as the Caribbean of Asia.
Most Europeans visit Sri Lanka during the months of december till march. This is
when they usually escape the winter season in their country. December till march
are the best months in Sri Lanka. It is also the peak season where most tourists
visit. Unlike other tourist destinations, Sri Lanka does not increase its price
during the tourism rush and the places are not crowded as well. There are a lot
of fun-filled activities to do in Sri Lanka when the sun is out. See to it that
you included in your baggage a pair of nice glasses, a good hat and a sun tan.
One of the things that Sri Lanka is proud of is the different wildlife species
protected in their country. The island is a habitat for migrating birds like
flamingo. Bird viewing in Sri Lanka is one of the much awaited events during
January and April. Various species of birds are escaping the northern winter.
They flock the wetlands, bird sanctuaries and lagoons of Sri Lanka. Aside from
the magnificent scene of migrating birds, they also have a sanctuary for the big
mammals. Tourists all over the world would not miss a chance to visit the
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage here in Sri Lanka. There were at least 70 elephants
being taken care in this animal orphanage. Tourists can walk around the grounds
of the area and they can witness how these gentle giants are being fed. By 10 in
the morning and 2 in the afternoon, they may view how these animals do their
daily grooming routine in the water.
The people of Sri Lanka value their cultural heritage so much, that most of
their historical places are well-preserved. They have this so-called Cultural
Triangle where the ancient temples, cities and monuments lie. The Cultural
Triangle includes Dambulla, Sigiriya, and Anuradhapura. In Anuradhapura,
tourists may get a glimpse of the most important ancient city in Sri Lanka. It
used to be the ruling ground for the kings of the country. There are several
caves turned into temples located in Dambulla. In the interior of the caves were
stunning paintings of the Buddhas. As for Sigiriya, the most visited place is
the rock fortress.
For those who love ecotourism, Sri Lanka offers a hike in their hill country and
the tea plantations. Both of these tourist attractions are located in the Kandy
also known as the Royal City. The capital of Sri Lanka is dotted with tea
plantations and clear waterfalls.
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