About Sri Lanka
‘Ramayana,’ the epic of Asia, is mentioned as the history of ‘Golden Sri Lanka’ going about 5,000 years back. Located in the southern tip of India with dazzling long surf-friendly sandy beaches, a warm and tropical climate throughout the year, a unique culture, and high biological endemism, Sri Lanka is one of the favorite destinations for adventure lovers worldwide today.
The so-called ‘pearl of the Indian Ocean’ is gifted by unspoiled lush green nature and shows some deep insights of more than 2,500 years of proven rich and ancient history allured by travelers across the globe.
Sri Lanka is located at the heart of the Ocean; this strategic geo location makes reaching from Europe and the Middle East faster. The Island’s high commercial value realized by the colonial history can be found in a few cities across the Island, such as Colombo, Kandy, Galle, and Nuwara Eliya, which is evidence of the Portuguese, Dutch, and English influence.
That’s only about 7 centuries apart from to-date. But the documented history goes back another 18 centuries where we can find the days of early ancestors’ arrivals on the day of Gautama Buddha’s parinirvana. Sri Lanka can be described as one of the oldest civilizations in human history, Some ahead are Mesopotamia, Egypt, indus and Chinese.
Roaming around the island, One can see some of those historical facts as preserved landmarks, which makes a great base for those who are interested in exploring ancient history that stretched through the golden age of self-sufficient Sri Lanka.
With testimony to its cultural heritage and ancient historical value, there are eight UNESCO world heritage sites that have been reestablished to-date, which is one of the highest establishments to which density is concerned. Architectural marvels such as Sigiriya have been considered as the eighth wonder of all time in history.
Theravada Buddhism which was brought in ancient times and combines inhabitants with other practices such as Christianity, Hinduism and islam still makes a greater impact for the society and the islanders’ faith in their cultural and spiritual tapestry.
But, not to discourage the savorers, I’d say the country has decent nightlife for the partygoers specially in coastal areas for those who prefer slow and laid back party scenes mixed with the sea breeze. Country’s nightlife scene is fairly established in It’s capital Colombo,
What makes Sri Lanka so special?
I must admit that Sri Lanka has “So much to do in so little”, its splendid palm fringed tropical beaches are welcoming to the travelers who want to either unwind, relax or get involved in water activities like Surfing in particular.
Sri Lanka is an all year around surf destination to try out some of the best surf spots for surf lovers around the globe. With its all year around tropical weather conditions, and flipping monsoon seasons makes the surf scene move from southern coastal towns like Hikkaduwa, Midigama, Weligama, Galle-Unawatuna and Hiriketiya (November-April) to the East coastal towns like Arugam Bay (May-October).
However its inhabitants value the quantity over the quality, the natural beauty of the island has exceeded its foreign visitors expectations.
With its inspiring collection of 8 UNESCO heritage sites that reflects the ancient wonders dating back over 2 millennia and the natural beauty , white sandy beaches around the island offers an immersive experience for the local and foreign visitors, and all year round tropical weather exceling expeditors expectations offering something for every visitor.