Sri Lanka

Wonder of Asia

Blend in with the island-life

Let the hazy mountains and the tropical beaches that stand within a few hours from one another enchant your soul with a delightful feeling as you experience the vivid geographical contrast of the island. Explore Sri Lanka as she unveils her beauty that says it all about paradise…

Sri Lanka Country Profile

Full name: Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

Geography:	6˚-10˚ North latitude 80˚- 82˚ East longitude
Area:	65,610 sq km (25,332 sq miles)
Population:	20.4 million (UN, 2010)
Ethnic Mix:	Sinhalese – 74%, Tamil -18%, Muslim – 7%, Burger (Descendants of Dutch and Portuguese colonists) – 1%
Capital:	Colombo (Commercial) Sri Jayawardenepura (Admistrative)
Largest City:	Colombo
Major Languages:	Sinhala, Tamil and English
Major Religions:	Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Christianity
Monetary Unit:	Sri Lankan Rupee
Major Industries Include:	Gems, Jewelry, Spices, Garments, Processing of Rubber, Tea, Coconuts and other Agriculture Commodities; Clothing, Cement, Petroleum Refining, Textiles, Tobacco, Rice, Sugar – cane, Grains, Pulses etc.
Climate :	Lowlands tropical, average 27 C˚ Central Hills cooler, with temperatures dropping to 14 C˚ The South – West monsoon brings rain to the Western, Southern and Central Regions from May to July while the North – Eastern Monsoon occurs in the North and East from November to January. Sri Lanka boasts a good climate for holiday – makers throughout the year.

Exploring the Local Living

Explore the mouth-watering dishes that depict the Sri Lankan culture at its best. As you travel out of the capital and settle in to the rural living of Sri Lanka, fascinating savories, curries, desserts and beverages can be found. Each province, each division has a food-culture of its own that is yearning to be explored!

Being an island having undergone several foreign invasions in the past, the Sri Lankan culture is rich with many crafting arts. A long drive along the Down-South coastal line in Sri Lanka would be nothing less than an excellent showcase to prove the above statement.

Don't just read, but explore and experience the true Sri Lankan living with Lakseriya where you are offered a travel experience which is purely beyond leisure.

The "Must-Witness"Checklist

 Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura, found 128 miles North from Colombo, still reflects the historical majesty as Sri Lanka's first capital founded in 4th century BC. The 2,200 year old Bo tree, the royal twin ponds and the Isurumuniya lovers add more to Anuradhapura's splendor along with Abhayagiri and Jetawana, declared as world heritage sties by UNESCO.

 Polonnaruwa

Within the rectangle of city walls stand, majestic palace buildings and clusters of dozens of sthupas (pagodas), temples and various other buildings. The city itself holds many historical tales to relate and is renowned for the unique irrigation complex known as ParakramaSamudraya – Sea of Parakrama.

 Sigiriya

Renowned as the world's 8th wonder, this ancient rock fortress dazzles with ancient glory. Believed to be built by a fugitive king, the Sigiriya rock holds the most significant frescos and engineering techniques in world history.

 Dambulla

A rock mass 500ft high with a radius of a mile from its base holds a temple that sheltered a king during his 14 year exile. The shrine turned caves in the rock, shelter a series of world renowned rock statues and frescos while augmenting the richness of the Sri Lankan culture and heritage.

 Galle

The historical city by the sea in the southern coast of Sri Lanka holds a unique sense of grace adopted from the Dutch Colonial architecture. The Galle Fort declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site is the main attraction of Galle among the many fascinating relics of its past.

 Kandy

The sacred city of Kandy is better known as the cultural capital for Art, Music, Dance and Crafts which symbolizes the country's vibrant ethnic composition. The Kandy EsalaPeraherarenowned all-around the globe as a symbolic festival of paying tribute after the reaping of crops, is a spectacular medieval pageant carried out for ten incessant nights climaxing with Kandyan Dancers and Drummers in vivacious traditional costumes.

 NuwaraEliya

Blessed with salubrious climate, wonderful views of valleys, meadows, mountains and greenery; it's hard to picture that NuwaraEliya is only 180Km from the hot and humid Colombo. NuwaraEliya also known as 'LittleEngland', was the favorite hill station of the British who rearranged NuwaraEliya into a typical English Village. The old brick Post office, country house like hill club, with its hunting pictures, mounted hunting trophies and fish, and it's strict formal dinner attire; the 18 hole golf course, race course etc., all reminds you of 'England'.

 Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is a unique refuge.The first of its kind for abandoned and disabled elephants where they are given the freedom to live under the love, care and protection of humans. What's more exciting is that the visitors to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage can observe the elephants bathe and feed their little ones.

 Bird Watching

Kumana, Bundala and Weerawila stands out as the most prominent bird watching sanctuaries in Sri Lanka with the guarantee to take your breath away.

 Adam's Peak

Enjoy a memorable expedition through Hatton to the Adam's Peak as you witness the crack of dawn at 7,359 ft above sea level.

 Horton Plains

The Central Highland is one of the island's last remaining montane forests – the home of fauna and flora found nowhere else on the planet.

 Knuckles Range

The Knuckles Mountain Range stands in Central Sri Lanka, North-East of the sacred city of Kandy. The entire area is characterized by its striking landscapes often robed in thick layers of clouds.

 Shopping

Shop for branded designer wear, accessories, gems, jewels, toys etc. at the most reasonable prices. Enjoy shopping like never before on an unforgettable shopping streak.

 Exquisite cuisine

Dine from Italian to Chinese to any taste of your heart's desire in the blessed tropical island of Sri Lanka. Enjoy a whole diverse range of cuisines with a special Sri Lankan touch of hospitality at reasonable rates.

 Nightlife

Walk in to a range of star classed nightclubs where the DJ's would keep you moving all night with the best music! Colombo night life also caters to those who prefer live music and sweet talk all night with an exclusive range of pubs and bars followed by Karaoke Bars, Bowling Alleys, Pool & Billiards, and Theatres etc.