Why Visit
sri lanka
Wild life and Nature
Sri Lanka is a very small island, though it is eminent all over the world for its great wild life and broadens diversity rich and diverse with fauna and flora, with many species endemic to the island. There are many National parks and sanctuaries locate around the country named as Yala, Udavalave, wasgamuva, hortan plain, sinharaja and Gal oya. Elephants, leopards, sloth bears, deers, monkeys, wild buffalos, wild boars, porcupines, civet cats, jackals, mongooses, several varieties of lizards, squirrels, reptiles and amphibians can observe mostly with their natural habits.
Gems and Jewellery
Sri Lanka branded as one of the world's most important gem bearing nations. Sri Lanka 's history of gems been around since the time of civilization itself. The "Blue Sapphire" has been declared as the "National Stone of Sri Lanka" apart that Sri Lanka comprises 40 varieties of Gems out of 85 varieties available in the whole world. Gems are deeply embedded in the traditional beliefs and the religious life of the majority of Sri Lankans Gems are most commonly found in the following areas of Sri Lanka such as Rathnapura (this town is about 100 km from Colombo), Ehaliyagoda, Balangoda, Kahawatte and etc.Gem industry in Sri Lanka enriches and provides shelter for millions of families whistle being major part of growing economy. Gems are available in jewellery shops locate around the country.
Wedding and Honeymoon
Sri Lanka is a paradise with captivate nature, surrounded by attractive beaches, marvellous wild life and adventurous destination creating applicable atmosphere to fill your life time precious moment with heavenly experience. You will sense amazing honeymoon nowhere can experience.
Ayurveda Meditation and Yoga
Ayurveda & Spas/Meditation/Yoga - Ayurveda is a placid method of treating the root cause of illness of both mind and body. Remedial Ayurvedic treatment illustrates superiority of Sri Lanka 's ancient cultural therapeutic treatments, utilize with natural resources of herbs, oils, animal products, diets and special physical practises like yoga and meditation. Ayurveda believes the life forces of an individual must be balanced for good health.
Yoga is a method that joins the individual self with the celestial. Physical and mental exercises are designed to assist in achieving the goal of extraterrestrial. Yoga is an exercising system which bless for healthy and long life.
Meditation is the realization of a deeply peaceful state of mind and body. It develops health in inner and outer body while understanding essence of life.
Ceylon Tea
Sri Lanka is ranked as fourth largest tea supplier in the world, Ceylon tea can easily purchase from any place around the world cause of high demand and huge reputation to it. Undulating hills in up country, mid country and low country in Sri Lanka are packed with some of the best tea plantations in the world. Ceylon tea or the black tea initially introduced by British people and it became very popular drink among local inhabitants and now black tea is the main and common consumed drink in Sri Lanka . Particularly fine highland varieties can also get quite costly, as they have a rich taste and strong aroma. It has a golden color and rich, intense flavor which many tea consumers greatly appreciate, and it is used straight as well as in tea blends.
Handy Craft
handcrafts have been main source of income for many families in rural areas since ancient time. The techniques of creating handicrafts have passed from generation to generation for centuries and natural materials use as raw material to produce handicrafts. There are varieties of handicrafts display in tourism areas and boutique stalls like demon masks, wooden elephant structures, brass wares like oil lamps, vases and cane products etc: These crafts are enriched with vivid color combinations and are distinguish as eco-friendly products. Kandy is eminent for craft works and At Kundasale, about 4km from Kandy , a village has been established recently to settle local craftsmen and their families. Visitors can observe artisans' effort in creating mesmerizing handmade pieces on site and purchase products same time.
Bathik and Handmade Fabrics
Batik is an olden painting use wax resistant dye technique of natural paints on fabric, which creates novel essence for local garments, moving Sri Lankan traditional designs one step ahead in contemporary design industry. Batik is an admirable art contains vibrant colours and designs providing attractive, elegant appearance to outfit and person. Batik collection includes shirts, sarongs, blouses, skirts and kaftans in a wide range of designs and sizes; Eye catching Fabrics include batiks, cottons, rayons, silks and fine lace. In rural areas so many people earn their livelihood through batiks selling batik clothes to tourists and batiks consider as good souvenirs.
Surfing / Whale Watching
Sri Lanka is one of the best destinations in the world to see blue whales in their natural habitation. Recently, it has become a major attraction in tourism industry and lot of whales migrates to deepen Indian Ocean creating mesmerizing view of natural wonders. Mirissa is the best spot for whale watching in Sri Lanka from May to October period.
Events and Festival
Sri Lanka is mix of different nations and traditions, therefore variety of events and festivals take place throughout the year marking number of holidays in Calendar. Sri Lankans love festivity, enjoy celebrations as one family. Tourist can sense spiritual divine and will observe utmost collaboration among inhabitants when visiting on seasonal periods; transforming your holiday in to cherish and memorable experience of life time.
Hospitality / People
Sri Lankan's hearts are filled with bliss and harmony, their priority is for hospitality as a whole nation. You will experience the love and care from most generous humanity and compassionate nation in the world.