THE DEPTHS OF COLOMBO ' S NIGHT LIFE October- November 2017
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Sri Lankan people will always greet you with a nice stretch of smile everywhere you meet them. The nation is wellknown for its hospitality; the warmth in welcoming guests and treating them with high respect and sincere gratitude. Let the exotic flavors of authentic Sri Lankan cuisine invigorate your taste buds. From hot, spicy to sweet and sour – all tastes melt into a supreme delicacy to satisfy the gourmet traveler.
the wisdom of 2500 year old ancient civilization, standing so gracefully to speak the heritage of Sri Lanka.
Blue green landscape emulates a journey to heaven. The lush green mountains covered in white mist is a true sensation for the eye, sight of cascading waterfalls, tea gardens, fresh air blowing across the hills is the true scenic beauty of the country. Take the walk down to a forest path, get lost in the thick forest and the wild life, the chirpy sound of birds, snoozing leopards, bathing elephants, amorous peacocks flaunting its plumage, heard of deers, monkeys and other wild animals add to the excitement.
Strike a balance between the body and mind. Get the healing touch of Ayurveda – the ancient medical science transcended from generation to generation carrying wisdom of achieving long life. The scent of warm aromatic oils, heavenly body massage, bath strewn with tropical flowers and fragrances and the inner cleansing by yoga and meditation will breathe fresh life into you giving a blissful awakening to your spirituality.
The celebrations will become a feast for your eyes. For hundreds of years the religious and cultural festivities have adorned the beauty of Sri Lankan life. Kandy Esala Perahera is the most venerated and highly acclaimed religious celebration of the country. Vesak Festival and Sinhala-Hindu New Year add more colour to the religious and multicultural festivities in the country. Festivals of art and music along with the South East Asia’ s biggest literary event-Galle Literary Festival keep the spirit of festivity alive all year round.
Opportunity to explore Sports and adventure is an incredible experience in the country. Surfing, rafting, air-balooning golf, cricket and other soft sports and adventures like mountain climbing, trekking, cycling, canopying are some of the most popular excitements available to the tourists.
Sri Lankan people will always greet you with a nice stretch of smile everywhere you meet them. The nation is wellknown for its hospitality; the warmth in welcoming guests and treating them with high respect and sincere gratitude. Let the exotic flavors of authentic Sri Lankan cuisine invigorate your taste buds. From hot, spicy to sweet and sour – all tastes melt into a supreme delicacy to satisfy the gourmet traveler. As you journey through this wonderful Isle get a glimpse of diverse lifestyles from urban to rural.
Those experiences will remain with you for life …. Come and feel the wonders under the Sri Lankan sun … warmth rivaled by its people … B
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