Joanna James
For a tiny country, Sri Lanka is truly blessed with an abundance and variety of beautiful sites to cater to any traveller. Here are 10 reasons to visit this paradise island.
The weather is pretty much tropical all year round with the occasional monsoons. This makes it ideal for those who want to make a quick getaway to catch some sun. Get your tan on by enjoying a good book and good company.
Being an island, you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to going to a beach. The southern coast is very popular among both tourists and locals due to its easy accessibility from Colombo; the main city. The eastern coast is much quieter and therefore, still has preserved its original charm.
If you are someone who loves to hike, this country provides some interesting hiking trails- Horton Plains, Diyaluma Waterfall, Pidurutalagala and Ella Rock are just some of the few examples of scenic hiking trails.
With 8 national parks present all over the country, it is mandatory that you take a safari to explore the wildlife. Spot the majestic Sri Lankan leopards, bathe with the elephants and more! Partake in one of the many adventure tours in Sri Lanka. Ensure not to get conned! Hence, a local guide would've been ideal. One such agent is Nature Odyssey, a company that will create an itinerary for you.
The local food is most certainly not for the weak-hearted! It is full of spices, thanks to the country has been part of the ancient spice trail. Every dish is truly different from the other. Therefore, do a little research and make a note of all the food that you must eat. Some options include Kottu Roti, hoppers, rice and curry, seeni sambol bun and etc.
The country has a long history and to date, there are ancient sites and cultural spots that one can visit to further enhance their knowledge on the history of the country. The tiny island is proud to be the home to 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the Sigiriya Fortress, the Dutch Fort in Galle, Sinharaja Forest reserve and the Temple of Tooth in Kandy.
Tea has contributed a substantial amount to the economy of the country and still stays the same. Ceylon tea has made a lasting mark among the tea lovers as a country that serves the best tea in the world.
Diversity lies not only in its people were a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural society, but also the geographical diversity; beaches and luscious mountain ranges with waterfalls. It has a little bit of something for every single traveller and makes one yearn to visit more.
Sri Lanka is a popular destination among surfers as the year-round tropical weather makes it ideal for a quick and guaranteed getaway. There are many popular spots with great swells and waves.
Sri Lankans will most certainly make your stay here as homely
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A travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
