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north west | | | | The North Western Province of Sri Lanka, culturally named the Wayamba Province encompasses many famous regions of the Island; some of which are the Dolphin and Whale spotting areas off the shores of Kalpitiya and one of the island’s largest natural lagoons in Puttalam, the region of Puttalam is also famous for its largely untouched natural wilderness such as the Wilpattu National Park in which a large number of the Island’s endemic species of fauna and flora call home. An area of booming ‘Eco Tourism’ the North West of Sri Lanka has much to offer. More... |
| ancient cities | | | | Five centuries before Christ, Sri Lanka was a land thriving with vitality and a progressive cultured civilisation. Cities, places, reservoirs, parks, temples, monasteries, monuments and works of arts all bear testament to this ancient civilisation and the subsequent ones that have followed through the centuries. Come to the Cultural Triangle and visit this unique ancient civilisation in Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Kandy and Sigiriya. More... |
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capital colombo | | | | Colombo, Sri Lanka's largest city is an incredibly colourful and exciting place offering visitors an array of activities ranging from bargain hunting at the popular bazzar known as the 'World Market' or sampling Colombo's ever growing number of restaurants and cafes to visiting intriguing Buddhist temples, mosques, churches and Hindu temples serving the multi-religious community of Colombo and also of Sri Lanka. Colombo hotels, ranging from luxury 5 star accommodation to economical short- stay apartments, provide convenient lodging within the vicinity of city’s top business, shopping, entertainment and dining venues. More... |
| hill country | | | | When you travel due east of Colombo heading inwards you automatically come to Sri Lanka’s invigorating Hill Country. Here you will be greeted by some really outstanding scenery which will take your breath away. More... |
| south coast | | | | The sweeping golden sands and lapping blue waters continue along the southern perimeter of the island providing a peaceful escape to visitors of the towns dotted along the coast. More... |
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west coast | | | | There can hardly be a coastline anywhere in the world endowed with so many beautiful beaches. Sri Lanka offers over a thousand miles of pale gold beaches decorated with coconut palms lapped by blue waters providing the visitor with an amazing interpretation of paradise. The West Coast offers an array of golden beaches stretching along the western perimeter of the island with an assortment of towns. More... |
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east coast | | | | The East Coast of Sri Lanka, coming alive since the middle of 2009 which was when the 30 year civil war of Sri Lanka came to an end, the region is now growing into quite the beach holiday hot spot. The east is the only region in Sri Lanka which can boast of the white sands which cover the wide and tranquil beaches. The region is also home to an abundance of fauna and flora, but the main attractions of the east roam the waters off shore, the playful dolphins and majestic blue whales and sperm whales call the waters of the east home. The region sports many institutes which allow visitors to be part of a sea safari to view these awesome creatures. More... |
| north | | | | The North of Sri Lanka, has suffered at the hands of a vicious civil war which lasted 30 long years which finally ceased in mid 2009, the region was highly restricted to visitors and much of the area was un-crossable without the aid of the armed forces. Now that the war is over the region is stepping up its game in a big way, development in the tourism sector is booming and large areas of the north are now safe for visitors; both local and foreign. A region of untapped beauty and diverse geographic areas, ruins of colonial style buildings dating from the time of Sri Lanka’s occupation by the Dutch still stand, visitors to the region can experience a sense of true calm in the many churches, temples and mosques of old. More... |
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| Sri Lanka Beaches |  | | Warm, tropical Sri Lanka is an island with over a thousand miles of beautiful, golden beaches, fringed with coconut palms and surrounded by blue waters. More... |
| | Sri Lanka National Parks |  | | Influenced by the Buddhist respect for all living beings, Sri Lanka has a well-entrenched conservation ethic. As a result, there are 20 protected national parks and over 50 sanctuaries, which together account for 13% of Sri Lanka’s land area. More... |
| | Sri Lanka Wildlife |  | | Despite its small size, Sri Lanka has one of the richest biodiversities of any country in the world. It is home to thousands of different species from rare butterflies and birds, to lumbering elephants, slothful bears and leopards. More... |
| | | Sri Lanka Leopard |  | | A recent study has shown that Sri Lanka has one of the highest recorded densities of leopards in the world, although this animal is still considered to be endangered. More... |
| | Sri Lanka Bird Watching |  | | Sri Lanka boasts an impressive range of habitats and 430 bird species of which about 26 are endemic and a number of others are shared only with the Western Ghats of southern India. More... |
| | | | Sri Lanka Golf |  | | Visitors to Sri Lanka have a choice of three excellent golf courses – Royal Colombo Golf Course, Victoria Golf Course and Nuwara Eliya Golf Course. More... |
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 | Adventure | | There is no better or more exhilarating way to discover Sri Lanka’s spectacular scenery and nature than through Sri Lanka adventure holiday offered by Travel Sri Lanka. More... |  | Anniversary | | Going on a romantic holiday to a tropical paradise such as Sri Lanka can be a great way to celebrate your anniversary. More... |  | Ayurvedic | | Sri Lanka's ancient history has a page devoted to the world of "Ayurveda" meaning the science of life and is the most scientific and complete system of preventative and curative medical care known to mankind. More... |  | Culture | | The culture of Sri Lanka has been influenced by many things in the past, but the country has managed to retain much of its ancient, rich aspects. More... |  | Golf | | Golf has taken hold in Sri Lanka and is beginning to gather quite a following, speak with our experienced holiday planners; they will help you plan out a holiday which will keep you within range of Sri Lanka’s finest greens. More... |  | Half Board | | For those who enjoy a light lunch and occasional soft and alcoholic drinks when on holiday, we advise you to go on a half board holiday to Sri Lanka. More... |
| Sri Lanka General Information | Sri Lanka Weather | | Sri Lanka weather is slightly complicated by having two monsoons and an inter-monsoonal period when rain can occur in many parts of the island. As a result, Sri Lanka has become an all year around travel destination. More... |
| Best Time to Travel to Sri Lanka | | Visitors come to Sri Lanka all year around. Sri Lanka’s climate means that it is always the ‘right’ beach season somewhere on the coast. More... |
| Sri Lanka Visa Requirements | | Sri Lanka tourists visa regulations are simple. USA and most European countries receive 30 days tourist visa on arrival. More... |
| Foreign Embassies in Sri Lanka | | As a tourist, it is always important to know where the foreign embassy is in Sri Lanka and what they can and cannot do to help you. More... |
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|  | Heritage | | Sri Lanka might be a small island but it contains seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites within its compact shores – the same as heritage-packed Egypt. More... |
|  | Nature | | Sri Lanka is one of the smallest, but biologically diverse countries in Asia. More... |
|  | Spa | | Recharge your batteries at a luxury spa holiday in Sri Lanka. More... |
|  | Trekking | | Trekking and hiking are excellent ways to not only explore Sri Lanka but also gin an insight into her people, their traditions and beliefs. More... |
|  | Weddings | | Sri Lanka has become one of the world’s most popular destinations to get married and enjoy a honeymoon and more visitors are getting married in traditional style in Sri Lanka. More... |
|  | Wildlife | | Gain a unique insight into Sri Lanka’s wild side with specially designed Wildlife holidays in Sri Lanka. More... |
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