Sri Lanka is also known as the ''Land of Smiles'' with its hospitable and friendly people who are keen to help when needed. For a perfect beach holiday Sri Lanka has a golden coastline which spreads continuously along the Southern and Northern coasts, where you can relax in the palm fringed beaches while sipping a king coconut, do some surfing at Arugmbay . Up in the hill country one can enjoy the soft, cool, breeze drifting through your hotel room window in Nuwaraeliya, whilst you 're enjoying a hot cup of freshly brewed, world renowned Ceylon tea. St. Clare's water fall and Bambarakanda are some of the beauties which you find in this picturesque hill capital which is also referred to as ''Little England''. As an adventure tourism destination, Sri Lanka has gained its popularity via offering tourists an experience worth cherishing by hiking, trekking and other adventure activities in areas like Horton Plains and Riverston,water rafting in Kitulgala, and Dolphin watching in Mirissa and Kalpitiya.

Home to 8 UNESCO world Heritage sites, Sri Lanka is an incredible destination to explore, which has an exclusive tourism potential as a compact destination which so many opportunities to offer. Sri Lanka Tourism managed to secure its place on the global map by receiving   the ''Leading Adventure Tourism Destination of the Year'' award, at the World Travel Awards 2018, held in Hong Kong.Sri Lanka was also selected as the number one destination to travel in 2019 by the Lonely Planet magazine recently, which was a hallmark in Sri Lanka's history as a leading travel destination.

 It is only in this paradise island where one finds a galore of opportunities to experience the world's largest mammals within one day, and have the easy accessibility of locations, diversified from one another. No wonder Sri Lanka is a must see destination for every interested traveler, who loves to explore and experience the diversity of cultures and nations, and what they have in store for a curious explorer.

It is only in this paradise island where one finds a galore of opportunities to experience the world's largest mammals within one day, and have the easy accessibility of locations throughout the country and ideal hotspots for adventure tourism activities. No wonder Sri Lanka is a must see destination for every interested traveler, who loves to explore and experience the diversity of cultures and nations, and what they have in store for a curious explorer.

If you are enjoying a stay in the hill capital, a lot is in store for you to see. Breathtaking views of endless greenery, open your hotel room window to take a deep breath and inhale the soft, cool breeze coming from the misty mountains. Smell the delicious aroma of the spicy Sri Lankan cuisine which will liven up your taste buds. All this included to one, Sri Lanka is one compact island which has everything in store for you- and the perfect get a way for those who want to take a break from their busy urban life.

Sri Lanka is a country which holds a large number of cultural festivals such as the Kandy Esala perahera , vesak festival , Sinhala –Hindu New year, where one nation does every cultural ritual at the same auspicious time. During the month of August, Kandy becomes a busy city with preparations for the Kandy Esala Perahera, one of the most glamorous and colorful cultural pageants held in Sri Lanka. The temple of the sacred tooth relic is the most historic and important place in Kandy, alongside the historic Kandy Lake.

Being a Theravada Buddhist nation, the Vesak Festival is celebrated on a grand scale by all Buddhists which marks the day Buddha's birth, enlightenment and Parinirvana. This is commemorated by decorating the streets with beautiful Vesak lanterns, giant Vesak pandals, and '' dansal '' by various organizations and individuals, who provide food and drink for free for devotees and passersby.

Therefore, it is no surprise that Sri Lanka is a land full of magical wonders, since there are so many things to see and explore, and an amazing culture and heritage, which is a treat to any curious traveler who loves to do a bit of exploring and experiencing different cultures. So next time you plan a vacation, don't forget to include Sri Lanka in your travel itinerary!!