Sri Lankan nature, culture, traditions & religion are intertwined and representing a perfect circle of life.
To the Greeks it was Salike, to the Portuguese Trapobana, English named it Ceylon,
and Arabs Tenerism. So many names for a little piece of earth.
It lies in the ocean and effortlessly carries the weight of 2000 plus years of different cultures,
traditions, beliefs, lives and deaths, being a witness of the time, of its transience and eternity.
This tropical island nation is a place where the original soul of Buddhism still flourishes and,
where nature’s beauty remains abundant and pristine.
Its been named “The Pearl of the Indian Ocean” because of its natural beauty.
The relatively small country of Sri Lanka has UNESCO World Heritage Sites,
a coastline of pristine beaches, national parks, nearly 500,000 acres of lush tea estates,
250 acres of botanical gardens, read more...
Sri Lankan Elephants
The Sri Lankan subspecies is the largest and also the darkest of the Asian elephants, with patches of depigmentation—areas with no skin color—on its ears, face, trunk and belly.
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Sunset Time
Sunset time in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lankan Elephants
The Sri Lankan subspecies is the largest and also the darkest of the Asian elephants, with patches of depigmentation—areas with no skin color—on its ears, face, trunk and belly.
Cycling and Mountain Biking.
Cycling and Mountain biking in Sri Lanka is an excellent way to enjoy the lovely sceneries of Sri Lanka. The network of main roads and innumerable country roads, gravel paths, foot paths, cart tracks, dirt tracks and estate tracks make the all corners of the small island accessible to the cycling enthusiasts.
Elephants Back Safari
Elephant Back Safari in Sri Lanka brings in many joys. The majestic beasts, the locations in close proximity to the cultural attractions and the terrain, rich with bird life. All of these add up to bring about memorable experiences to the tourists holidaying in Sri Lanka
Surfing in Sri Lanka
The best surf season at the on the southwest (Hikkaduwa etc) is from November to march and then on the east coast (Arugam bay) from may to september. The coast from Arugam Bay to Hikkaduwa is littered with long sand bottom point breaks and hidden reefs.
Elephants Back Safari
Elephant Back Safari in Sri Lanka brings in many joys. The majestic beasts, the locations in close proximity to the cultural attractions and the terrain, rich with bird life. All of these add up to bring about memorable experiences to the tourists holidaying in Sri Lanka
Nuwara-Eliya
Green & Misty Heaven
Ambewela Farm
Ambewela farm of a famous brand in Sri Lanka - Ambewala. Wonderful scenic views of the beautiful hills in Nuwara Eliya
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Natural Bounty
Sri Lanka is proud of its natural bounty.
Knuckles Wilderness Bird Sanctuary
Over 120 bird species recorded here include many endemic ones including the yellow-fronted barbet, dusky-blue flycatcher, ceylon lorikeet, ceylon grackle, yellow-eared bulbul and Layard’s parakeet
Sri Lankan Leopards
Sri Lankan leopards are generally larger in size than their relatives elsewhere . As with other leopards, the coat is a tawny or rusty yellow, marked with the dark spots and rosettes so characteristic of this species; individual markings are unique.
Stick Fishermen
Sri Lankan fishermen, known locally as stick fishermen, sit perched on stilts fixed into the ocean floor.
Tea Plantation
Nestled within the highlands is the city of Nuwara Eliya, one of the premium tea growing areas of the world. High above the clamor of the lowlands,the verdant landscape feels as if time has stood still.
Temple of the Tooth
Located in Kandy, long a center of the Buddhist faith, the stunning 17th-century, Just north of the lake, the golden-roofed Temple of the Sacred Tooth houses Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist relic – a tooth of the Buddha.
Feeding Turtles
Feeding turtles and watching live their activities.
Beaches In Sri Lanka
Surrounded on all sides by the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka has plenty of beautiful beaches for you to retreat to when the tropical temperatures get a bit too close for comfort.
Golden Temple of Dambulla
A sacred pilgrimage site for 22 centuries, this cave monastery, with its five sanctuaries, is the largest, best-preserved cave-temple complex in Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lankan Elephants
The Sri Lankan subspecies is the largest and also the darkest of the Asian elephants, with patches of depigmentation—areas with no skin color—on its ears, face, trunk and belly.
