About Sri Lanka

What makes Sri Lanka such a HOTSPOT?

Discover the enchanting DIVERSIFIED landscapes of this beautiful country, nestled between the tip of India and Southeast Asia,

Sri Lanka’s offers myriad of appeals that are undeniably alluring.

Try; pristine beaches; great surfing; exotic wildlife-filled safaris; oodles of elephants; timeless ruins; world cultural heritage sites; ancient culture; enticing cuisines; rolling hillsides carpeted with colonial tea plantations; whale/dolphin watching; aromatic spice gardens; bustling cities steeped in history; the historic wonders of Colombo; warm and genuinely friendly people: this is Sri Lanka.

With so much to see and so much to do, and in so many different ways to experience this beautiful teardrop-shaped country, being a small island means that you can still nibble off a bit of exciting attractions and experiences, one piece at a time: Whatever your definition of a holiday in paradise means; chances are it exist right here, in Sri Lanka.

What’s SPECIAL about Sri Lanka?

PEOPLE & CHARACTER

By and large, Sri Lankan’s are an easy-going and accepting bunch. Across Sri Lanka’s cultures, people tend to be warm, very hospitable, and helpful. So much so, that hospitality can find yourself invited over to anyone’s house, even if you have just met them. They are equally empathic, tolerant, not very aggressive, shy, and expect a smiling hospitality with a fervent devotion to tradition.

CLIMATE

Sri Lanka’s climate is tropical with high temperatures in the lowlands, and lower temperatures at high altitudes in the Central Highlands. The weather is marked by distinct rainy and dry seasons; but regional differences brings rain to different parts of the country at different times, forming the basis of a distinction between a Wet Zone and a Dry Zone.

ENTERTAINMENT

Sri Lanka’s after-dark entertainment is still nascent but is starting to blossom, especially in Colombo. However, entertainment in hotels and tourist centres, restaurants, and nightclubs are plentiful, but finding a spot for sunset drinks is an essential experience.

CULTURE

Sri Lanka is a multicultural country, with people from varied religions and origins, each with its own cultural heritage. Sri Lanka is home to four main ethnic groups, namely the predominantly Buddhist Sinhalese, Tamils (mostly Hindus), Moors (island’s Muslims) and the Burghers (descendants of Portuguese, Dutch and British. While cultures vary significantly across these groups, most Sri Lankans exhibits some form of Indian, Buddhist, Islamic, and European influences. Unique cultures can also be found among the indigenous Vaddahs (the original inhabitants) in remote parts of the country.

LANGUAGE

Sinhala and Tamil are the national languages in Sri Lanka, and widely used in media, commerce, and administration; closely followed by English, which is commonly described as a lingua franca. Most Sri Lankans, however, speak English with a few exceptions in rural areas where it’s hard to get by without a local tour guide.

HISTORY

A historical crossroads for trade, Sri Lanka (formally Ceylon) has a history shaped by waves of immigrants, invaders, missionaries, traders and travellers from around the world. A former British colony, Sri Lanka achieved its full independence in 1948 and rapidly became a major economic and tourist hot spot in the region.

WHY Sri Lanka?

From ravishing goldarn beaches to lush green mountains, to charming cities and outstanding cultural history, to incredible wildlife and gracious hospitality – Sri Lanka is a bustling cacophony with all the makings of being one of the greatest holiday destinations on the planet.