Srilanka The Pearl Of The Indian Ocean

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Srilanka the island country in the south of India surrounded by the India Ocean from all sides is a beautiful tourist destination. Srilanka was ruled by the Portuguese, Dutch and the East India Company for ages has left their legacy in this small island. Come for a countless number of activities in Srilanka. As Marco Polo the traveller and traders of Venice said “the finest of all islands”. The island filled with exotic charm and mysterious beauty is a narrow escape to paradise.

Let us take you for a Tour Packages to Srilanka where you take nothing by memories and leave behind nothing but your footprints. The white sandy beaches, the gently waves kissing the shores, a walk through the pages of history, feed the orphaned elephants and sip the finest blend of tea. This stairway to heaven is just a click away!!

Colombo Tours offer a blend of old colonial era with the new and modern age. The capital city has a collection of forts, temples, churches, ...
... massive building, museums along with surfing, scuba diving facilities to attract the visitors.

The Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple built around the nineteenth century rests in the middle of the jade Beira Lake, creating a peaceful atmosphere. The inside of the temple is decorated with magnificent statues of Buddha with beautiful pictures telling the story of the enlightened. Outside the temple there are numerous miniature statues of meditating Buddha. The kindled oil lamps in the evening reflect the serenity of the temple. The temple is a centre of worship, a learning institute as well as an old aged home. You can have a quick chat with the Lamas and known about Buddhism in a nut shell.

For a cultural tour in Srilanka you must visit the Cultural Triangle, the richest and the largest archaeological heritage sites. The area was created by connecting the ancient capitals of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruva, and Kandy, with Sigiriya at the centre.

The exceptional sites of the cultural triangle are the treasure house of Jethwana, Abhayagiri monastery and the Alahana Pirivena University. The city, palace and gardens at Sigiriya and the painted cave temple at Dambulla are worth a visit. The Archaeological Museum at Anuradhapura is one of the oldest museums in the Cultural Triangle area. Declared as a heritage site by the UNESCO therefore the Cultural Triangle is enthralling tourist destination.

Tired after the long exhausting tour you can always relax with a complete body massage. The use of natural herds and oil rejuvenates the mind, body and soul of the individual. From where the modern medicine has failed, ayurvedas has come to work from there. With professionals abroad you can accept for great service.

The hills of Srilanka are ideal for playing golf. Srilanka has some of good golf courses in India. The Royal Colombo Golf Club which is about hundred and twenty years old is a great venue for golf lovers. The railway line running through the course makes it one of the unique courses of the world. You can also visit the Victoria International Golf Resort or the Nuwara Elliya Golf Club for a good game of golf. They say in the game of golf the eighteenth hole is most difficult one, so pick up your club and go for it.

Come and visit the mesmerizing country of Srilanka where hospitality is deeply rooted in the veins of the people living here.

Vimlesh Kumar is an eminent analyst and writer in Travel & Tourism related topics. He has authored may books on tour guide Holiday in Srilanka and Travel to Srilanka. Find more Information to visit at http://www.srilankatourpackages.org/