SRI
LANKA
Sri Lanka is the perfect antidote to the hustle and
bustle of its near neighbour,
southern India. Life is more sedate, more civilised
and much more of a refuge for those who want to escape
for a while from the pressures of day to day life.
This tropical island is characterised by tranquillity.
Marco Polo considered Sri Lanka the finest island
of its size on Earth. Any visitor exploring the country's
historical wealth and culture will agree that Sri
Lanka remains "the pearl of the Orient".
Whatever takes your fancy- Beaches? Wild Life Reserves?
Culture? Ruins? You will not be disappointed. The
ancient and inspiring architecture in the cities of
Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa will satisfy that inner
archaeologist in you.
And
then there are abundance of natural wealth for which
Sri Lanka is rightly renowned. Head for the hill country
to escape the heat of the plains, where the coast
fades away to reveal gorgeous rolling hills often
carpeted with tea plantations. The entire island is
teeming with bird life and exotics like elephants
and leopards are not uncommon. To top it all off,
the people are friendly, the food is delicious and
costs are low.
