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Sri Lanka is a lush, tropical island paradise, known to Arab traders as Serendib – hence “serendipity”, meaning discovery by happy accident. Set in the Indian Ocean in South Asia, the tropical island nation of Sri Lanka has a history dating back to the birth of time. It is a place where the original soul of Buddhism still flourishes and where nature’s beauty remains abundant and un-spoiled.

There are 8 world Heritage sites in Sri Lanka. The 3 ancient and magnificent cities of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, and Sigiriya were inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1982 followed by Galle, Kandy, and the Sinharaja Forest Reserve in 1988. The Golden Temple of Dambulla in 1991 and finally the Central Highlands were added in 2010. These places of historical and natural significance are not to be missed by any visitor to Sri Lanka.

Having a history marked by four centuries of colonial rule, the country still safeguards remnants from the past in their original grandeur. Some of them are renowned historic sites the Galle Fort built originally by the Portuguese, Colombo Harbor, and the ancient city of Polonnaruwa all confirm Sri Lanka’s ancient and colorful past. The rock temple of the Buddha, Gal Vihara is one of the finest examples of the religious heritage. Temples play an important part in everyday life and a visit to one should be a must for all visitors.

Sri Lanka may be small geographically but packed with wildlife, cultural temples, etc perfecting a destination for holidays in Sri Lanka. It does not stop here, there are a lot of things anyone could wish for, truly a gem, like beaches, ancient villages, historical rock fortresses, pristine rainforests, tea estates, palaces, and caves, be ready to immersive yourself in an experience of a lifetime.

Capital City: Colombo
Total Population: 21.5 million
Language: Sinhalese and Tamil
Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Time Zone: (GMT+5:30) Colombo
Dialing code: +94

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    • Flight time 11 1/2 hours (Colombo)
    • Timezone GMT+5 1/2 hours
    • Recommended airlines SriLankan Airlines, Emirates, Etihad, Qatar & British Airways 
    • Best season Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, June & Dec 
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