Sri Lanka is a country that is much more beautiful than you can put into words. A trip to this tropical paradise will give you some of the best experiences of your life. From hazy and foggy mountains to humongous whales, beaches to large elephants, Sri Lanks has everything that would attract a tourist who loves beauty and adventure.

Within Sri Lanka itself, there are many places that you can go to ranging from the breathtaking beaches to the rich wildlife watching. If you’re the kind who engages in adventure sports or wants to engage in adventure sports, then Sri Lanka has that too. If you’re looking for a spiritually moving experience, then there is all the more reason for you to come here and learn what life has to offer. Famous for its exotic fruits, sweetmeats and the deliciously spicy food, if you’re looking to go on a holiday where you can indulge in some fun and leisure time, then Sri Lanka is where you should head.

If this is not enough, and you need some more reasons to pack your bags then here they are:

1. Cultural Diversity: There is an area called the cultural triangle in Sri Lanka where you can visit the cultural heritage sites. You can see the dome- shaped structures also known as Stupas. They are supremely beautiful and are a delight to watch. If you have an interest in the history, then you can visit some ancient buildings in the cities like Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa.

Sri Lanka is home to seven archaeological World Heritage Sites which have been recognised by UNESCO. They include:

• The ancient city of Polonnaruwa
• The ancient city of Sigiriya
• The golden temple of Dambulla
• The sacred city of Anuradhapura
• The sacred city of Kandy
• The Sinharaja Forest Reserve
• The old town of Galle and its fortifications.

Kandy’s former royal capital has the sacred Temple of Tooth, which is known as Dalada Maligawa. This sacred temple has antiques of the sacred tooth of Gautam Buddha.

Kandy is also famous for its traditional culture, exclusive architecture, music and art.

2. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage: Your trip to Sri Lanka is not complete without a visit to the Pinnawal Elephant Orphanage. This place is home to elephants who get injured. It has a nursery and breeding program where over 80 elephants can be kept at a time. You can get to see elephants closely here. You can feed the baby elephants with a bottle and also serve lunch to them.

3. The Sri Lankan Food: A food lover will be delighted to be in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka has a ceaseless variety of food that comes in a kaleidoscope of variegated flavors. From the delicious rotis to the mouth watering curries you will be opening your taste buds up for a roller coaster ride, and a good one. The most famous dish of Sri Lanks is rice coupled with curry. The Mount Lavinia Hotel located in South Colombo is a great place to have a variety of singular Sri Lankan meals. With the beach in the front, you can have al fresco meal in here.

The other famous dish of Sri Lanka is Hopper. It is a pancake that is hard and crisp. It is served with egg, tomato salad and a delicious smelling “dhal”. Starting your day with this as your breakfast one of the best things you will do.

4. The wonderful Sri Lankan People: Sri Lanka is especially known for its welcoming and warm hearted people. They are very kind hearted, convivial and full of energy. If you need some help finding a place they will go out of the way to help you and make you feel welcomed to their country. With the honesty and purity of heart thriving amongst the people here you never have to worry about anything when in Sri Lanka.

5. The wild wildlife: The highlight of a tour to Sri Lanka is the wildlife Safari. The Wildlife here is rich, plentiful and unique which is why, irrespective of whether or not you love wildlife safaris, you must go on one when in Sri Lanka. Uda Walawe National Park is the best place to go for a safari. It is brimming with Asian elephants and monkeys.

Apart from the wildlife parks you can also visit the Sea where you will get to see the largest mammal on the planet, the majestic blue whale.

You can even chase some of the whales on a boat trip that you get at reasonable prices.

9. The Sea and the Surf: Weligama offers a great surf at a great price. It has the perfect waves needed for surfing. It might not be the best beach in the world but if you’re a beginner, and you want to try your hand at surfing or maybe even learn it then Weligama is the best beach for you. Midigama is the one you’re looking for, for a professional surfing experience.

So go ahead and pack your bags, Sri Lanka is waiting for you!