Luxury Sri Lanka Tours
Sri Lanka, an island south of India crams an extraordinary variety of places to visit within its modest size. Lapped up by the Indian Ocean, the coastline is lined with idyllic - and often refreshingly undeveloped - beaches, while the mainland boasts a compelling variety of landscapes ranging from wildlife-rich lowland jungles to the misty highlands of the hills, swathed in tea plantations.
The name Sri Lanka means ‘resplendent land’ and the island nation truly lives up to the epithet. The capital, Colombo is a lively city and serves as the main port of Sri Lanka. It’s an interesting mix of the old and the new, both a commercial hub and a stronghold of the charms of the past. Like a gem hanging off the Indian subcontinent, this brilliant country holds far more than its size would have you believe, enough to have you coming back to it again and again. Breath-taking sands, lush green hills, teeming wildlife, mighty waterfalls, endless heritage and pilgrimage sites, it’s no wonder that Marco Polo described Sri Lanka as “the finest island of its size in the world.”
Regions
Galle has a rich history dating back to the 8th century. Galle flourished in during the 18th century where the Dutch developed the Portuguese established fort into a trading port in South Asia. The diversity of Galle along with its coastlines and the typical southern lifestyle orbits around the “living fortress” which today is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Colombo, Sri Lanka‘s bustling commercial hub, is located on the country’s west coast and by far the country’s biggest city, as well as the most developed. The city is a jarring mix of old and new, with a central cluster of high-rise office blocks and hotels overshadowing red-tiled colonial-era buildings and sprawling street markets.
Kandy lies in the midst of hills. It is both an administrative and religious city. Kandy is frequently visited by Buddhists especially of the Theravada School. Kandy is also home to the sacred tooth relic of the Buddha (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic). Other major attractions are Dalada Maligawa and The Botanical Gardens
Habarana is the central point of Sri Lanka’s cultural and historic triangle and the most convenient base for excursions to the Ancient historical cities. It is the starting point for safaris in the nearby Habarana jungle and the Minneriya sanctuary which is heavily populated by elephants.
Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well-preserved ruins of an ancient civilization. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and one of the eight World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka. The city considered sacred to the Buddhist world & is today surrounded by monasteries.
Hatton is a town in the Nuwara Eliya District of Central Province and was founded during the British colonial times in order to serve the coffee and latter tea estates. Whilst Hatton serves as a gateway to Adam’s Peak and Sinharaja Forest Reserve, it is better known for its Ceylon tea plantations and industry.
Private Sri Lanka Tours
These are just a few of the Private Sri Lanka tours available from Indus Bound.
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