Joanna James
Rich in wildlife, serine coasts, scenic beauty, and colourful heritage, Sri Lanka – the pearl of the Indian Ocean is a must-visit destination in the Asian region. Yes, it's a small country in size, but you have plenty of things to do and see here that'll surely delight all senses.
Seafood, fruits, vegetables, and cereals- Sri Lanka is a country that has the freshest forms of all these. When their staple food- rice is blended with curries full of authentic spices, the taste that it makes is divine and you need to have this food experience at least once in your lifetime. Hoppers, kottu, string hoppers, pittu, and roti are some other main dishes you can have in Sri Lanka if rice is not your thing.
Sri Lanka was a country once ruled by the kings. So, when you hire a cab from Malkey and travel around the country, you will get to visit many historical sites the likes of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya and Dambulla which are all ancient kingdoms of the country from centuries ago. Sri Lanka was also once ruled by foreign invaders such as Portuguese, Dutch, and the English, and the country holds many sites that were created by them too.
Fitting the requirements of every traveller, Sri Lanka has a great variety of holiday accommodation options located in different parts of the country. Options available for accommodation in Sri Lanka vary from star-rated hotels, boutique hotels, colonial houses, luxury tents, and eco-lodges and they all have their unique features that'll surely attract you. Spa treatments, sunset cruises, and other value-added experiences available in these options are must to be experienced during your blissful holidays.
Did you know that Sri Lanka is indeed one of the best surf paradises in the world with its dreamy waves that are just perfect? All you need to do is to travel to the eastern coast of Sri Lanka (Trincomalee and Arugambay) and try out a wonderful experience. If surfing is not your thing, you may also opt for other water adventures such as water skiing, kayaking, kitesurfing, and many more depending on your preferences. If adventures are not what you are looking for, Sri Lanka is also an ideal destination for mind-relaxing activities such as meditation and yoga, and this country has the best venues and masters for this purpose.
Sri Lanka is a country that has many National Parks located in different parts of the country. Rare wildlife species such as leopards, wild boar, and elephants are there to be spotted, and these are the places that are ideal for exploring biodiversity as well. Yala, Kumana, Wilpattu, and Udawalawe are just some of the popular wildlife hotspots in the country that house several rare (mostly endemic) species of plants as well with so much pride.
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