Joanna James
Wanderlusting your way through the globe, you will stumble upon a little paradise of an island; Sri Lanka, with its hospitable crowds and exquisite views, and you are certainly going to want to visit! Prepare to take notes because here are some of the best reasons why you need to visit Sri Lanka!
Sri Lanka's dreamy coasts are goals for amateur as well as advanced surfers throughout the world. The relatively uncrowded lineup lets you throttle through wave after wave to your heart's content in these comfortably warm waters throughout the year. While the surf season is up in Southern Beaches during November-April, it spans from May through October in the Eastern beaches.
One whiff of the aromatic spices and the steamy hot dishes it gives origin to, and you know you are at a culinary capital! Like its neighbouring India, Sri Lanka too has a wealthy line-up of spices as well as extremely fresh produce that cooks up some wholesome dishes that are a treat to your senses whilst also being healthy for you! The magnificent tropical fruits some seasonal and others not, are a true masterpiece that will have you craving for more.
The country has historically been known for its bountiful biodiversity and still remains true to date. You will be amused by the collection of the natural wildlife parks and national parks spread throughout the country. One of the best place for wildlife sightseeing in Sri Lanka is the Yala National Park. You may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a lazing leopard, a regal elephant, or a fluffy bear waddling its way through the shrubbery or even a peacock flaunting its magnificent hues. You may even opt to visit the Udawalawe National Park which also has some spectacular creatures that are worth witnessing.
It doesn't matter which category of a traveller you belong to; one to splurge on a vacation or one to travel on a budget, Sri Lanka provides you with a wide range of accommodation at reasonable prices for everyone! Beautiful star class hotels such as Amethyst Resort Pasikudah provide extremely satisfactory accommodation at surprisingly good rates. With a steady upheaval of cheaper boutique hotels and home rental options in the country, travellers are guaranteed a magnificent stay throughout.
You can surely expect some blissful sunshine throughout your stay and you will surely want it to never end! Sri Lanka practically has clear-blue skies around the year, except during the short monsoon season when it can get a little rainy and humid. If you are one to chase sunsets, this is the place to be since there is nothing better than watching that bobbing sunset at one of the untouched, pristine stretches of beach in Sri Lanka! However, you would be amazed at how easy it is to switch-up your climate preferences in Sri Lanka, for a 4-5 hour drive from the commercial capital to the Central Highlands of the country, you will feel the cold chills beginning to get to you!
Yes, Asia is some of the most spectacular beach destinations in the whole world, but what makes Sri Lanka stand tall among it all is how well the beaches have prevailed in time! The beaches are pure, unspoiled and just mesmerizing in itself and it makes the idea for a beach vacation incredible. The best part about Sri Lanka is that it doesn't matter which time of the year you decide to visit, there is a beach that is always a good place to be in around the year!
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