Sri Lanka Travel With Local Tour Operator
Sri Lanka is a heavenly paradise island in the middle of the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal. Located off the southern tip of the Indian mainland, Sri Lanka is known by many monikers. Known as Pearl of the Indian Ocean or the Emerald Isle, owing to the beauty of its landscapes and beaches, Sri Lanka is emerging as a hot spot tourist destination in south Asia. Sri Lanka offers myriad activities for tourists to indulge in. The myriad wildlife parks offer tourists to explore flora and fauna atop jeep safaris. You can spot the Asian elephants, tigers and crocodiles in the wild easily. There are many parks ideal for bird watching too.
Scuba Diving
The spectacular beaches of Lanka are perfect venue for some underwater activity, especially scuba diving and snorkeling. While snorkeling requires almost no technical skills (you don't even need to know how to swim), scuba diving requires some training. Although non-swimmers can also undertake scuba diving, breathing techniques and the ability to relax under water warrant slight training prior to a dive. Therefore scuba diving tends to be pricier than snorkeling. Some of the best sites for scuba diving in Lanka include Hikkaduwa, Weligama, Kalpitiya, Pigeon Island, Kirinda and Trinco.
Paragliding
Paragliding in Lanka can be a magical experience owing to the tropical climate and ideal wind conditions. Tourists can paraglide at a site called Ella, which is situated in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Central Highlands.
Hiking and Climbing
For a hiking aficionado, there are many options for some scenic and memorable walks. A popular site is called Belihuloya, which is located in the hills. This trail takes you through rice fields, forests, mountains and waterfalls. The Horton Plains National Park, situated in the Central Highlands, is one of the most popular sites in the country. The park has the extremely popular WorldEUR(TM)s End, a sudden 800 meter drop at the end of a ridge. Other sites include the AdamEUR(TM)s Peak, Bandarawela, Knuckles Mountain Range and Sinharaja Rainforest.
Parasailing
Many beaches in Sri Lanka offer this exciting adventure sport. Bentota, Beruwela and Negombo are some of the safe and beautiful sites that offer this sport.
Apart from these activities, tourists can sightsee and visit the many heritage sites that the country has to offer such as Galle, the tooth temple, the central highlands, Kandy, etc. The best way to travel around Sri Lanka is with a local tour operator such as Shanti Travel.
Scuba Diving
The spectacular beaches of Lanka are perfect venue for some underwater activity, especially scuba diving and snorkeling. While snorkeling requires almost no technical skills (you don't even need to know how to swim), scuba diving requires some training. Although non-swimmers can also undertake scuba diving, breathing techniques and the ability to relax under water warrant slight training prior to a dive. Therefore scuba diving tends to be pricier than snorkeling. Some of the best sites for scuba diving in Lanka include Hikkaduwa, Weligama, Kalpitiya, Pigeon Island, Kirinda and Trinco.
Paragliding
Paragliding in Lanka can be a magical experience owing to the tropical climate and ideal wind conditions. Tourists can paraglide at a site called Ella, which is situated in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Central Highlands.
Hiking and Climbing
For a hiking aficionado, there are many options for some scenic and memorable walks. A popular site is called Belihuloya, which is located in the hills. This trail takes you through rice fields, forests, mountains and waterfalls. The Horton Plains National Park, situated in the Central Highlands, is one of the most popular sites in the country. The park has the extremely popular WorldEUR(TM)s End, a sudden 800 meter drop at the end of a ridge. Other sites include the AdamEUR(TM)s Peak, Bandarawela, Knuckles Mountain Range and Sinharaja Rainforest.
Parasailing
Many beaches in Sri Lanka offer this exciting adventure sport. Bentota, Beruwela and Negombo are some of the safe and beautiful sites that offer this sport.
Apart from these activities, tourists can sightsee and visit the many heritage sites that the country has to offer such as Galle, the tooth temple, the central highlands, Kandy, etc. The best way to travel around Sri Lanka is with a local tour operator such as Shanti Travel.
