Holidays to Sri Lanka are perfect for those who like their beach-lazing with a side order of dazzling culture. Hanging like a teardrop off the Southeast coast of India, this compact country packs in an incredible array of sights. Sri Lanka is blessed with a 1,330km coastline comprised of white sandy beaches and rocky bays lined with coconut palms. The tranquil, sapphire-blue waters of the Indian Ocean have a perfect average temperature of 27 degrees.
Here's our top 3 highlights of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s most known national park is popular for Elephant, Leopard, Bear, Crocodile and Wild Boar. Its open undulating terrain made it famous for Elephants for many years, and recently claims have been made that Yala National Park has the world’s highest concentrations of Leopards per square kilometre in the world. This area is primarily shrub jungle with several salt and freshwater lagoons.
A mighty 600 ft high rock-fortress of a 5th century King is famous for its entrancingly beautiful frescoes which are found in a sheltered pocket of the rock. The old stairway to the top led through the mouth of a huge crouching lion, carved from the rock- today only the paws remain. Remains of the striking citadel can still be found at the summit of this wonderous site.
Dambulla Cave Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is located in the north central province. The Cave Temple dates back to the 1st Century BC, and is actually a complex of 5 caves that was first used as a refuge by an ancient king. Upon regaining his throne he commissioned spectacular carved images into the rock within the cave.
