Pristine Landscape
Where Nature's Beauty Remains Unspoiled
THE AREA
Set in the Indian Ocean in South Asia, the tropical island nation of Sri Lanka has a history dating back to the birth of time. It is a place where the original soul of Buddhism still flourishes and where nature’s beauty remains abundant and unspoilt.
Few places in the world can offer the traveller such a remarkable combination of stunning landscapes, pristine beaches, captivating cultural heritage and unique experiences within such a compact location. Sri Lanka consists of 1,330 km of coastline, mostly pristine beaches,15 national parks teeming with wildlife, nearly 500,000 acres of lush tea estates, 250 acres of botanical gardens, 350 waterfalls, 25,000 water bodies, a culture that extends back to over 2,500 years.
CUISINE
Food in Sri Lanka can be hot or very mild or can be a mix of the two. It's very much a question of individual taste. Most of the Sri Lankans eat vegetables, with a large community of farmers rice and curry is the main food in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka curries are known for their fiery hot spicy flavors and coconut milk is a very distinct feature in Sri Lankan cuisine. Different regions of the country specialize in different types of dishes. The specialty in Sri Lankan food is that the same food is differently made in different regions. Dishes from the North region of Sri Lanka have a different feel to the South region. In any case, there are a lot of different options and things to try and choose from, with something for everyone.
NIGHTLIFE & BARS
Nightlife is not the main attraction in Sri Lanka. Bars, discos, and casinos are fairly busy in the bigger cities. There are plenty of bars on the beach around the area called Bentota. You can try one and if you don’t like it, just try the next one. West coast nightlife is the best to be found on the island.