Sri Lanka Ahoy!
Across the miles, oceans apart, with shores swept by turquoise currents, the exotic island of Sri Lanka waits to be explored by you. So board the Sri Lankan Airlines this holiday and pay a visit to this South-Asian isle—one that is, in itself, a cynosure of scenic beauty.
A paradise for epicureans, the Sinhalese experience is sure to educe a myriad moments worth cherishing. ‘Vanakkam’ to Sri Lanka!
Travel around the island on ‘ Tri-Shaws’ or three- wheelers to minimize your expenses while you are on a vagrant spree. Though a few regions are prohibited to tourists due to security reasons, there are many more parts to comb through. Enlighten yourself with the past glory of the land by taking a trip to Anuradhapura and Polannaruwa, partially renovated ruins of ancient capital cities.
The Yala National Park is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna that will open to you a world of oriental safari. The spiritual capital of the country, Kandy, claims to house a tooth of the Buddha—and is therefore, a sanctum for the Buddhists.
The island is sprinkled with a horde of beach resorts and guesthouses that concentrate around Galle, which also harbours a Dutch fort. Shopping at Sri Lanka promises to be an exclusive experience— stores offer a plethora of handicrafts, hand-made toys, junk jewellery and accessories, curios and precious stones.
The festive season reigns during the months of July and August, when Esala Perahera, the biggest celebration of the country takes place. The localites wear elaborate costumes and the whole ambience is agog with fire dances, whip dances, lavishly dressed elephants, parades, processions and much more!
Stimulate your taste-buds with sizzling Sinhalese dishes– stuffed lobsters and cuttlefish, rice, curry, and Kothu Roti, accompanied by fresh coconut juice, popularly called Thambli.
The Sinhalese custom requires dollops of food to be eaten with the right hand— don’t miss giving it a try! Bon appetite! Safety is a major issue for foreigners in Sri Lanka.
Don’t forget to take precautionary measures against tropical diseases. Moreover, keeping yourself abreast with local news is a necessity, as Sri Lanka is prone to terrorist disturbances.
The Sri Lankan cricket has bowled you over. So will the land. Unleash the connoisseur in you and delve into the livid deeps of luxuriant beauty. Next season, meet you at Sri Lanka!
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