Spectrum
May 30, 2016
THE PEARL OF THE INDIAN OCEAN - SRI LANKA
Find out why Sri Lanka is one of the worlds leading travel destination
and all the uniqueness it has to offer
Sri Lanka is also known as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean. Found at the tip of India, this little
exotic island is rich with remarkable discoveries for any tourist. Be it a journey of exploring the
wilderness, a relaxing getaway in the sun, or even
that quick business trip,
there is something for
everyone. There is no other
country in the world, like Sri
Lanka. Sri-Lanka features a
smiling sun all year round,
golden beaches, ancient
cities, captivating nature,
exciting safaris, a colourful
culture, adventure, sport
and lovely people.
Sri Lanka features ample
amount of attractions and
places to visits for tourists.
The capital of Sri-Lanka is
Above: Sigirya Mountain, Sri Lanka
Colombo; Besides
Colombo, other cities that
are mostly visited are Kandy,
Hambantota, Anuradhpura, Nuwara Eliya, Etc. One of the major attractions in Sri Lanka is the
Sigiriya Mountain located in Sigiriya. The Sigiriya Mountain is a famous tourist location where
tourist climb the towering rock, where once an individual is at the top, a breathtaking view is in
front of one’s eyes. The Adam’s Peak is another one of the major tourist attractions and places
to visit. The Adam’s Peak is one of Sri Lanka’s supreme pilgrimage sites, this site bears the
impression of what is said to be the Buddha’s own footprint, and offers the island’s most
mystical and enigmatic views. In addition to that, one of the most visited sites by tourist and
nations is the Yala Nationals Park, it’s Sri Lanka’s most popular national park. Similar to the Yala
National Park is ‘The world’s End’. These two sites are quite the adventure as tourists take a
stroll through the home to many birds, monkeys, crocodiles, reptiles and elephants, as well as
the island’s largest population of leopards.
Besides the breath taking giveaways by nature to Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka also has a fair share of
man-made attractions. One of the major man made attractions are the hotels themselves. The
hotels in Sri Lanka are the most luxurious, divine, well designed and relaxing one can
experience. One of the most popular hotels to stay at is the Anantara Tangalle Peace Haven
Resort which is situated in Tangalle. The hotel is hidden on a rocky outcrop along a secluded
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