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Sri Lanka Holidays
Mainly named as the Pearl of the Indian
Ocean, Sri Lanka as a small island has many names which people call; Serendib,
Ceylon, Teardrop of India, Resplendent Isle, Island of Dharma, Pearl of
the Orient are some of those beautiful names. This colorful collection reveals
its richness and beauty, and the intensity of affection which it has evoked
in visitors for Sri Lanka holidays.
Head for the rolling hill country to escape
the heat of the plains in the cool of tea plantations. The entire island
is abundantly filled with bird life, and intriguingly unusual animals like
elephants and leopards are not uncommon. The most important thing is, the
people are friendly, very hospitable, the food is delicious and costs are
low which is ideal to spend holidays in Sri Lanka.
“Sri Lanka the finest island of its size
in the entire world” – Marco Polo
This will be true to you if you explore
the country’s authentic ecstasies - The best ecstacy if you'r enjoying
Sri Lanka Holidays. What ever it takes to amuse you in
your holidays in Sri Lanka is just a breath away. If it is, Beaches; the
coastal stretch south of Colombo offers palm-lined sandy expands as far
as the eye can see. If it is, Culture; Try the Kandyan dances, a procession
of elephants or the masked devil dances and get a feel of Sri Lankan
culture during your holidays. Or if it is the Ruins; you’ll find
enough ancient and inspiring architecture in the cities of Anuradhapura
and Polonnaruwa to satisfy that inner archaeologist. Experience our
culture by spending your holidays in Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lanka, an island in the Indian
Ocean is located to the south of the Indian subcontinent. It lies
between 5O 55' and 9O 55' north of the equator and between the eastern
longitudes 79O 42' and 81O 52'.
The total land area is 65,610
sq. km. and is astonishingly varied. A length of 445 km. and breadth
of 225 km. encompass beautiful tropical beaches, verdant vegetation,
ancient monuments and a thousand delights to please all tastes
which are meant for holidays.
The relief features of the island consist of a mountainous mass
somewhat south of the centre, with height exceeding 2,500 meters,
surrounded by broad plains. Palm fringed beaches surround the island
and the sea temperature rarely falls below 27 C. -Ideal
temperature for holidays.
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In the lowlands the climate is
typically tropical with an average temperature of 27OC in Colombo.
In the higher elevations it can be quite cool with temperatures
going down to 16OC at an altitude of nearly 2,000 meters.
Sunny warm weather for your
Sri Lankan holidays-
Bright, sunny warm days are the
rule and are common even during the height of the monsoon.
Climatically
Sri Lanka has no off season which is ideal for holidays. The south west monsoon brings rain
mainly from May to July to the western, southern and central regions
of the island, while the north-east monsoon rains occur in the northern
and eastern regions in December and January. - Ideal weather for
holidays.
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