Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (known as Ceylon before 1972) is an island nation in South Asia, located about 31 kilometres (19.3 mi) off the southern coast of India. Popularly referred to as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, it is home to around twenty million people.
Famous for the production and export of tea, coffee, rubber and coconuts. Sri Lanka boasts a progressive and modern industrial economy and the highest per capita income in South Asia. The natural beauty of Sri Lanka's tropical forests, beaches and landscape, as well as it´s rich cultural heritage, make it a world famous tourist destination.
Coast
The golden sand towards the Indian Ocean, which spills softly onto the beach. Beyond the stretch of calm blue sea, a line of breaking waves marks the coral reef where recreational divers discover vividly coloured tropical fish and living corals. You will be able to enjoy the various kinds of water-sports.
Sri Lanka offers over 1,300 kilometres of idyllic sandy beaches. With it´s year-round summer and two different weather systems. Whatever the time of year, there’s always a beach with sunshine and a choice of calm seas or steady surf depending on what you feel like. There’s a beach for all tastes, budgets and seasons in the lovely island of Sri Lanka.
Adventure
Sri Lanka is Adventure seekers spotlight. The thrills on offer are endless and range along the spectrum – from an enjoyable day of golf or cricket to the adrenaline rush of wave riding or paragliding. You can feel the adventure of water rafting. Camping and trekking in the Central Highlands is of the most earthy, real experiences for those who are looking to go back to nature. Backpacking and cycling are great ways to discover this mysterious island and allow for travellers to feel, taste and hear Sri Lanka, untainted.
Much of Sri Lanka’s countryside seem like paintings come to life. In the misty highlands, the rolling hillsides are covered in carpets of green and cotton wool skies add romance to the quaint colonial towns. Botanical gardens are heavy with the heady fragrance of Frangipani, Hibiscus and thousands of other tropical floras. Pomegranate and Mangoes shine like jewels in orchards while golden sheaves of paddy encrust miles of terraced fields.
