Sri Lanka is a relatively small island with a diversity of landscapes, fauna and flora.The famous beaches of Sri Lanka have been attracting travellers for many years.However, the rest of the island offers many other idyllic panoramas, such as the central highlands lined with emerald tea plantations.The center of the island is also magical, with the ruins of several ancient kingdoms and old sacred temples, revealing the incredible architecture, art and engineering of ancient times.The eastern part of the island is home to lush rice paddies, spectacular sunrises and a calmer and more rural lifestyle.

#1 Sri Lanka, “Into the Wild”

Sri Lanka is one of the top five hotspots of biodiversity in the world.Of the 91 mammal species in Sri Lanka, it’s the most emblematic such as the Asian elephant, sloth, leopard or wild buffalo that attract wildlife enthusiasts.Unfortunately, the rarest mammals of Sri Lanka, which are the red-slender loris, the toque macaque and the purple-faced langur, are in danger according to the IUCN classification, due to habitat loss.

The ocean around this land is home to large families of cetaceans, including the powerful blue whales, sperm whales and dolphins.In total, 26 species of cetaceans dominate the waters around the country, making it one of the best places in the world to observe whales and dolphins.

In the air, the birds make the fauna of this place famous.With nearly 433 bird of which 233 are resident, Sri Lanka is home to 20 endemic species.Although renowned, Sri Lanka has one of the richest amphibian species in the world, containing more than 106 species of amphibians, of which more than 90 are endemic.

#2 Sports and Adventures

With its diversity of climates and landscapes, Sri Lanka offers a range of adventures from the top of the mountains to the depths of the oceans. In addition to ocean diving and snorkeling, scuba diving and surfing are the most popular beach sports in the country. Diving has a long history in the country. Today, the oceans are filled with coral gardens, a multitude of exotic fish and ancient shipwrecks. One of the best diving experiences in the world! Rafting, kayaking and canoeing are among the relatively new water sports practised in the country.

#3 The Chill Version of Sri Lanka

Since ancient times, travelers from all over the world have regarded the island as part of a divine experience, through Sri Lankan cuisine but also through also the practices of meditation and Ayurveda to heal the minds and bodies exhausted by the stress of everyday life. For the record, Ayurveda originated in Sri Lanka and has been perfected for more than five thousand years. Based on herbs and food, it was the only method of treatment in the region until the introduction of Western medicines in the 19th century.Meditation plays an important role in maintaining perfect mental health.Buddhist meditation deals mainly with right attention, concentration and sight, three of the Noble Eightfold Path.

Another way to “chill” is just to go shopping simply.A small temporary happiness 😉 A place that offers an excellent opportunity with artisans of jewelry, finely carved wood, pottery and articles made of metal, porcelain, batik, spices and of course tea!

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