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THE NATURE
THAT MADE IN HEAVEN
IS ON THE LAND CALL PARADISE
Sri Lanka
Experience The Nature of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is the only unique holiday destination that offers wonderful beaches, marvelous mountains, lush green forests, exciting wildlife, spectacular cities, and ancient history—all within very short reach and in different climates. Sri Lanka, the magnificent island of paradise, is on the Indian Ocean south of India and is widely known as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, owing to the inexplicable beauty and majesty that Sri Lanka is fraught with.
Despite its small size, Sri Lanka boasts one of the highest rates of biological endemism in the world. Nearly 16% of the animals and 23% of plants that are found on this small island are endemic to the country.
Of the ninety-one species of mammals found in Sri Lanka, Asian elephants, sloth bears, leopards, sambar, and wild buffaloes engage the majority of the attention of wildlife enthusiasts. Yet the rarest mammals of Sri Lanka are the red slender loris, the toque macaque, and the purple-faced langur, who, according to IUCN clarifications, are endangered due to habitat loss.
Meanwhile, the ocean around Sri Lanka is home to large families of cetaceans, including the mighty blue whales, sperm whales, and lively dolphins. Altogether 26 species of cetaceans rule the waters surrounding the country, making it one of the best locations for whale and dolphin watching.
Scuba Diving & Snoorkeling In Sri Lanka
Often referred to as the ‘pearl in the Indian Ocean,' Sri Lanka offers world-class scuba diving and snorkeling tours.
A multitude of tropical fish, magnificently colourful coral reefs and fascinating shipwrecks can be explored at several locations off the south coast of Sri Lanka.
Bird Watching In Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is home to more than 400 bird species, with around 23 endemics and 200 migratory birds arriving from India, Siberia, Scandinavia, and Western Europe. December has been declared National Bird Month by the Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka, the national affiliate of BirdLife International.
There are many bird sanctuaries spread throughout the island, which include the Kumana National Park, the Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary, the Bodhinagala Sanctuary, and Udawatte Kele, to name a few. The National Bird Month organizes numerous activities to introduce the public to the treasures of bird life.
Wild Life & Camping In Sri Lanka
Overall, about 22 percent of Sri Lanka’s amphibians, birds, mammals, and reptiles and 27 percent of our plants are endemic! With such an extensive list of wildlife, Sri Lanka seems like it should be an amaizing country. The country is blessed with a natural beauty and diversity that’s simply awe-inspiring.
Blue Whales & Dolphines In Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is becoming a major spot for watching whales and dolphins. Dondra Point, down south in Sri Lanka, is the main port for whale watching in Sri Lanka during December to April. Out of these months, December, January, and April are the peak months of sightings. During these months there is a 95% chance of spotting sperm whales and great chances of spotting blue whales, as their migration path is just off Dondra Point.
Ceylon Tea & Rainforests Explorations In Sri Lanka
Rainforests
Tea Trails
Tea Trails
The early 1880s were a lean time in Ceylon. It was during the British era that tea first began to be cultivated and manufactured here. Tea from Ceylon soon gained the reputation of being the finest in the world, and tea exports became the mainstay of the colonial economy.
Housewives and restaurateurs across the globe grew familiar with the name of the country, learning that its appearance on a tin or packet reliably guaranteed the quality of the tea inside. Independence brought new markets, and production continued to increase. In 1965 Ceylon became, for the first time, the world’s largest exporter of tea.
Rain Forests
The rainforests of Sri Lanka are treasure troves of biodiversity and beauty. Most of the island’s rainforests are located on the western and southern slopes of the mountains of Sri Lanka, and they are well worth a visit.
The three most famous rainforests in Sri Lanka are Peak Wilderness, 250 km2; Knuckles, 175 km2; and the Sinharaja World Heritage Site, 90 km². The elusive loris, the majestic elephant, and fierce-eyed leopards are found within these rainforests.