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BEACHES
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Sri Lanka is embraced by more than one thousand
kilometers of sandy beaches. Punctuated with palm trees and
casuarinas, the beaches become more fascinating with underwater
coral reefs and centuries-old submerged shipwrecks. The
western coast beaches present you with more indigenous experience
like fishing villages, 17th century Hamilton Canal, water
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Important Beaches:
Kalutara,Bentota,Beruwela,Induruwa and Hinkaduwa
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CULTURE & HERITAGE
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Various regimes and religions have enriched
the culture of Sri Lanka, which has a history that spans over
2500 years. This small island has seven World Heritage Sites
listed by UNESCO. Huge Buddha statues and temples. Colonial
remnants like Dutch forts, canals and churches. British residences,
clubs and courthouses. Caves turned shrines. A 500-ft high
rock mass with a mile round the base. Mirror wall. Lion stairway.
Water gardens... Sri Lanka never fails to leave you spellbound.
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Important places:
Anuradhapura,Polonnaruwa,Sigiriya, Dambulla, Galle etc.
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WILDLIFE
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Sri Lanka boasts of an exotic wildlife.
This tiny piece of land is home to 92 species of mammals.
427 species of birds.242 species of butterflies. 60
species of fishes. 53 species
of amphibians. 90 species of snakes of snakes.
The country also has the world’s first wildlife
sanctuary, established by King Devanampiyatissa in
3rd century BC.
Important National Parks:
Yala,Udawalawe,Wilpattu,Wasagamuwa,Kaudulla
and Bundala.
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Thanks to its diverse topography
and rich biodiversity, Sri Lanka offers unlimited entertainment
options. For the adventure buff, there await thrilling opportunities
like aqua sports, scuba diving, snorkeling, white water
rafting, kayaking, mountain climbing and biking, paragliding
etc. The island also has a number of golf courses with stunning
views, including one at a height of 2000m.
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Major Locations : Colombo, Sinharaya, Uda Walawe, Buttala, Horton Plains, Kitulgala. |
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NIGHTLIFE |
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Nightlife is exciting in Sri Lanka with a wide range of nightclubs, discos, casinos, bowling alleys, fun parks and pubs with full of activities. |
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Important Hangouts:
Galadari, Plaza Hotel, Hilton, Taj Samudra,
Caesar’s Palace, Club Atlantic, Palm Beach Club, Club
Ballagio, The Colombo Club, Star Dust Club. |
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SHOPPING
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Sri Lanka is a shopper’s
paradise. The island provides delightful shopping experiences
with dazzling collections of fashion dresses, handicrafts,
gemstones, jewelry, silk, spices and tea and all international
brands are available at reasonable prices. Sri Lanka is a
shopper’s paradise. The island provides delightful
shopping experiences with dazzling collections of fashion
dresses, handicrafts, gemstones, jewelry, silk, spices and
tea and all international brands are available at reasonable
prices.
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Important
Shopping Places: Odel House, Laksala, Pettah Bazar,
Galle Road and Legend.
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CUISINE
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Sri Lankan cuisine has
been influenced by various traditions like the Portuguese,
Dutch, Malays, Arabs and South Indian. Coastal cities dish
out various fish preparations. Sri Lanka is also known the
world over for its irresistible tea. |
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