the pearl island... sri lanka (ceylon)
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A presentation I created in college..if u are travelling to Sri Lanka, it should be of help... (Based on personal experience of a few years there)... CheersTRANSCRIPT
MANAS AGARWALMTA-II
SRI LANKA
Map
ColomboAnuradhapuraSigiriyaKandySinharaja RainforestHikkaduaBentotaBeruwelaNuwara Elliya
Products
New DelhiColomboNew Delhi
ItineryNew Delhi
Colombo
Tropical Climate (August-January)
When To Visit
5 Star Hotels
Galadari Hotel Hilton Hotel Taj Samudra
• 4 Star hotels
Mt. Lavinia
3 Star Hotels
Hotel Renuka
Accommodation
Colombo
Designated as the commercial capital of Sri Lanka.
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, as the administrative capital
Attractions
Galle Face
Anuradhapura
One of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well-preserved ruins of ancient Lankan civilization.
Sacred to the Buddhist world, is today
surrounded by monasteries covering an area of over 40 km².
Also significant in Hindu legend as the fabled
capital of the Asura King Ravana in the Ramayana.
Attractions
Sigiriya Sigiriya (Lion's rock) is an ancient rock fortress and
castle/palace ruin Popular tourist destination, also known for its ancient
paintings (frescos), very similar to those in the Ajanta Caves of India.
The Sigiraya was built during the reign of King
Kassapa I (AD 477 – 495), and it is one of the seven World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka.
Attractions
Kandy ; Quiet Hill Station (July – August)
Capital of the Central Province Kandy Esala Perahera; 10 Day Procession with
decorated elephants and dancers to seek blessings for good harvest
Houses the Sacred Temple of Tooth; draws huge no. of tourists.
Botanical Garden.
Attractions
Sinharaja Rainforest
Is a national park. It is of international significance was
designated a World Biosphere Reserve in 1978 and a World Heritage Site in 1988.
Attractions
Bentota The town is a popular tourist attraction.
Bentota hosts a handful of world proclaimed hotels
Famous for Toddy, an alcoholic beverage made out of coconut nectar.
Attractions
Adam's Peak
A 7,359 ft tall conical mountain located in central Sri Lanka. It is well-known for the Sri Pada "sacred footprint", a 1.8 m rock formation near the summit, in Buddhist tradition held to be the footprint of Buddha, in Hindu tradition that of Shiva and in Muslim tradition that of Adam.
Attractions
Adam's Peak
RiceSea FoodSpicy Curries; mostly Coconut basedString HoppersKuttu Roti
Cuisines
TeaGems, Precious StonesApparelsSpicesPorcelain Crockery
What To Buy
Use the islands’ small size can be used to its advantage, for quicker tours.
Beautiful beaches, countryside, peaceful life. Excellent option for budget honeymoon
travelers. Use its proximity to India to pull Tourists. Collaborate with Indian tour operators in
designing tours of Buddhists circuit.
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