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Sri Lanka - What To Expect

Sri Lanka is favourite destination for those who like beaches, highlands, colonial era plantation bungalows, colonial era heritage hotels etc. and therefore have been a favorite destination for a lot of European Guests especially from UK and enjoys a significant repeat patronage.

What Visitors like

  • Beaches - Negambo has a fascinating and picturesque beachfront just 6 kms from Colombo Airport. Entrire Stretch from Negambo till Galle in South is dotted with popular beachfronts.

  • Nuwara Eliya - Situated 1,890 meters above sea level, set in the heart of tea-country, this beautiful town is where the British succeeded in creating an English countryside, with homes in styles from Georgian to Queen Anne. Well-kept lawns with hedges, an Anglican church,a famous golf course and beautiful parks give the place an air of nostalgia.

  • Kandy - Sri Lanka’s hill capital is, perhaps, its most beautiful town. It is 488 metres above sea level, and next to Colombo,Kandy is Sri Lanka’s most visited place. The focal point of the town is the golden-roofed Dalada Maligawa, where the sacred tooth relic of the Buddha is enshrined. 

  • Kalutara - Kalutara was also a famous spice-centre in the 16th to 18th centuries. There are fine beaches safe for swimming . Immediately south of the Kalu Ganga Bridge on the main road is the Gangatil Vihara, which has a hollow dagoba (Buddhist shrine).

  • Adventure - Scuba diving, Snorkelling, White Water Rafting, Hot Air Ballooning, Trekking ... Sri Lanka has it all.

  • Cultural Heritage and Buddhism - Sri Lankan Culture, crafts and rich heritage and a strong Buddhist connection has fascinated guests to explore and experience is various highland areas, seaside forts and temples / monasteries. 

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