Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Travel to Sri Lanka

If you have ever traveled to Sri Lanka, or know of anyone who has holidayed in Sri Lanka, it’s undeniable that Sri Lanka offers an array of amazing experience that makes anyone want to keep coming back many times. The reason why Sri Lanka stands out as a holiday destination is because it’s got beautiful sandy beaches, wildlife safari’s, a transcendent and deep history and furthermore, cold weather in the central plains.

With miles of wide sandy beaches in Sri Lanka, it is more than a little tough to select where one wants to go, as many beaches will vie for the attention of the tourist. The South west coast of Sri Lanka is an ideal getaway destination for those seeking sun and sand and is famous for its beaches, shallow coral reefs in close proximity to the shores which are ideal for snorkelling, where one can take a boat tour and dive looking for ship wrecks, where the most famous being the WW II British aircraft carrier HMS Hermes.

Take a boat tour to see the dolphins or a Blue Whale pod in Mirissa in the South, Kalpitiya in the North West or Trincomalee in the East coast. Or meet the aboriginal people of Sri Lanka known as 'Veddhas' and learn their ways of life which haven’t changed for millennia; only very few countries in the world can offer this sort of an assortment in such a small land. Sri Lanka is one of the best places to see the Big Four: the elusive Sri Lankan Leopard, Elephant, Bear and Whale, whether in the Wilpattu National Park in the north central or the Yala National Park in the south.

Take a trekking tour through the tropical jungle filled with fauna and flora endemic to Sri Lanka. Rent a Car services are available to the adventurous few who are interested in exploring Sri Lanka on their own.  Kings Rent a Car Colombo provides attractive rates and services to facilitate all travel requirements for both local and foreign travellers.  Take an interesting tour along the cultural triangle and be awed by what had been achieved nearly two millennia ago by this small island nation, tour around ancient ruins standing stupendous and silent, as they had for two millennia through foreign invasion and jungle growth, to await the day that they once again would reveal the magnificence  to the world as they do today. Sri Lanka is definitely a land that the discerning traveller should not miss.