Srilanka A Precious Jewel Of The Indian Ocean

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Srilanka is a pear shaped island country floating on the waters of the vast India Ocean. Also known as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean”, the country is bestowed with abundance bounties of nature. The wet lands of Srilanka are world famous with two monsoons a year. The island country with a unique charm of its own is visited by thousands of tourist, honeymooners and travellers throughout the year. Located on the three degree north of the equator the country is generally warm all through the year.

Srilanka tourism package starts with your arrival in the capital city of Colombo. Colombo is a blend of old and the new. Before the days of British, it was the Muslim traders who dominated the place. It was only after the British advent that Colombo gained popularity and became the commercial centre of the country. The capital city has many attractions for the visitors and we are sure that the city will surprise you with all its charms. The most famous place in and around the city are the Pettah a shopping paradise, the Fort, Galle Face Green, Mount Lavinia, Slave Island, Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara a Buddhist temple. Consult ...
... the Srilanka Travel Agents for other relevant information.

Anuradhapura is a sacred city of Buddhists. Established in the 14th Century B.C, the city was the first capital of the tear drop country. The ancient city is at a distance of two hundred kilometres from the capital city. Anuradhapura is the land of temples and temples who have survived the wrath of time and stands still eyeing the present. Here you can find the oldest tree of the world. Anuradhapura is truly a cultural heritage and the ancient places to visit during you stay are the Sri Maha Bodhi Tree, Ruvanveil Dagoba, Thuparma Dagoba, Jetavana Dagoba, Samadhi Buddha, Mihintale and Isurumuniya. Dagoba are dome shaped structures built over relics of Buddha. Visit the place in your Srilanka Tourism Packages and let it take you to a tour in history.

Kandy “meaning mountains” is the cultural capital and a World Heritage Site declared by the UNESCO. Nestled on the lap of the hills Kandy is a most sought after destination of the dew drop country. The rich cultural city of Kandy hosts one of the colourful processions during the month August. The elephants are beautifully decorated and the elephant with the longest tusk carry the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha to the temple. Devotees from far and near come to pay homage and witness the parade to the temple which continues for seven nights till the full moon. The major attractions of Kandy city are the Temple of Tooth, Peradeniya Gardens, Knuckle Mountains, Embekke Temples, Hanthana Mountains, Buddhist Temple and Udawatte Kele.

Srilanka tour operators brief you with the tour and you can clear the doubts if you have any. Carry a travel map for an error free journey. Follow the simple do’s and don’ts and enjoy your leisure time in the land of beaches, mountains, lakes and if lucky the snowfalls too. Srilanka is a paradise and visiting it is a blessing in disguise.

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