In between the sea breezes,
Lies the soft Sandy beaches!
Peaceful and tranquil,
Making moments stand still.
The green shades amidst the clear Sky,
In nature's silence, time flows by!
That to me was Sri Lanka, which was bathed in an array of hues and reflected a diverse cultural base thronging with vigor and vitality.
With the utmost picture perfect setting, and bestowed with nature-grace, it should be on the traveller's list who seeks to explore a different horizon yet remain connected with the beauty of nature.
An island in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is separated from India by the Palk Strait.
Due to its close proximity to India, cultural integration was inevitable.
Present-day Sri Lanka is wholly an outcome of the deep roots it had in theTheravada Buddhism and the development of a complex system of irrigation facilities in the drier parts of the country for over two millenniums.
Hinduism and Islam have had considerable influence over the cultural cult of Sri Lanka.
Regarded as a densely populated country, a major fraction of its population still derives its income from agricultural operations, so the lush greenery bestowed on this town serves as a scenic destination to be lost into.
Sri Lanka is characterized by a tropical location where temperatures are generally pleasant ranging from 22-degree centigrade to 33-degree centigrade in the lowland, 7 degrees centigrade to 22-degree centigrade in the central Highlands.
Language and religion are the principal indicators of determining identity in ethnic groups of Sri Lanka.
The mother tongue of this region is Sinhala( the ethnic group of Sinhalese speaks this language), where is the Dravidian language is spoken by the Tamils.
Over 90% of the Sinhalese are Buddhist where are Sri Lanka and Indian Tamils are Hindu.
Take the flight that will drop you off at Colombo airport and then travels to the various points of interest mentioned below.
With the contrasting landscapes set up perfectly in the natural beauty, the travelers explore the vast open beaches, hop on Safari Tours, engage in guided walks throughout the ancient cities, experience the long-lost culture with A Pinch of modernism.
With the grand mountains, green forest cover, verdant landscapes, azure oceansandthe gushing waterfalls, Sri Lanka stands out in every possible respect.
While the central Highlands all filled with tea plantation gardens, the roaring waterfall pierces the silence at dawn on the eve of the sunrise!
With the statues of Lord Buddha towering up to the forest line, ancient Palaces lies deserted in the forests( gone forever beneath the pages of history, through the cascading effect of time!).
Ascent towards the north, witnesses a sharp contrast in the landscape scenery of vibrant Hindu temples and sari-clad damsels taking the town's Street on a bicycle ride!
The profound and prominent colonial Heritage displayed by Colombo which is the capital city of the island deserves a special mention!