Five centuries before Christ - Sri Lanka was a land throbbing with vitality and a well-ordered civilization. Cities, palaces, reservoirs, parks, temples, monasteries, monuments and works of art bore testament to the character, imagination, culture and philosophy of its people.
Vestiges of this ancient civilization are abundantly extant today, some of them are the magnificent stone carvings in Galvihara, Sigiriya Rock citadel of a 1500 year vintage, painted ceiling in Dambulla Rock Temple, the holy temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, World Heritage - Galle Fort built by the Dutch in the 16th century and a wonderful assortment religious monuments belonging to various religions.
Seeing a Victorian house in the middle of a tropical island near the equator may surprise you, but once you visit Nuwara Eliya, your doubts will be put to rest. A virgin rain forest and over ten declared national parks and wild life sanctuaries... it's heaven for nature lovers. There are travellers who have seen over 90 % of the islands birds within a three week holiday. Incidentally there are 444 bird species in this tear drop shaped tiny island.
On the road to Nuwaraeliya town you could see endless vistas of tea plantations on mountain slopes where women tea pluckers toil in the heat to pick the worlds finest and freshest leaves for your cuppa. The majestic mountains around ...draped with cascading waterfalls create images of breathtaking landscapes that could turn out to be a painters dream. White-water rafting, trekking, walking, diving, snorkelling, river rafting and mountain biking will be there for the adventure minded.
Miles long golden sandy beaches around - will give you the perfect tan and a well earned relaxation from the hectic life you’ve been burdened with in your own country.
Grandiose views of the immense Indian Ocean from its southern most point from the land may make you go crazy. Local indigenous medicine "Ayurveda" dubbed as "Science of Life" may relive you from a long standing illnesses you may have been suffering and rejuvenate your mind, body and soul to face life anew.
HERE ARE SOME WAYS YOU MAY CONSIDER INDULGING IN YOUR NEXT HOLIDAY IN SRI LANKA...