Sri Lanka
"To me the beauty of Ceylon lies not so much in its blue seas and golden beaches, its jungles and its mountain peaks, as in its ancient atmosphere. There is no nation, from Egypt of the Pharaohs to modern Britian, in whose literature this island has not at some time been mentioned by one or other of its many names -- Lanka, Serendib, Taprobane, Cellao, Zellan, to recall a few. History lies buried in its sands, and ghosts of romance lurk among its bastioned rocks, for Lanka is very, very old." - D. J. G. Hennessy, GREEN AISLES, 1949
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Mountains, Geo Plains, Dashing Water Falls, National parks, Sea, Beaches, Rocks, Paddy fields, Tea Gardens, Rain Forests, Rivers, Landscapes, Streams all are beautiful. The Sri Lankan nature's beauty blends in it's wild life of elephants, birds, animals, flowers and wide verity of trees. |
Sri Lankan Culture is fascinating. The Yaksha and Naga tribes Civilized before 300 B.C. using agriculture and irrigation, Nourished from the Buddhism in early 2nd Century B.C. and also influenced by Indian invasions and going through Portuguese, Dutch and British rule, Sri Lankan Culture is diverse like it's Natural Heritage |
| :: Buddhism :: | :: Travel Information :: |
History of Sri Lanka and the history of Buddhism in the island go hand in hand. Since the arrival of Buddhism in the 3rd century BC. Monks from Sri Lanka have had an important role in spreading both Theravada and Mahayana throughout South-east Asia. It was in Sri Lanka, in the 1st century AD during the reign of King Vatta Gamini that the Buddhist monks assembled in Aloka-Vihara and wrote down the Tripitaka, the three basket of the Teachings, known as the Pali scriptures for the first time. It was Sri Lankan nuns who introduced the Sangha of nuns into China in 433AD. In the 16th century the Portuguese conquered Sri Lanka and savagely persecuted Buddhism as did the Dutch who followed them. |
 Getting to the city: Most hotels and tour operators offer transport from the airport; if possible confirm in advance. Buses and taxis are available, and there is a train station close to the airport, but visitors are advised to arrange their own transportation. Car rental: Cars can be hired with a driver through most tour operators, otherwise there are several car rental agencies such as Abans and Nambo available. Facilities: Facilities at the airport include a bank, post office, business lounge, restaurants, snack bars, a bar and a duty-free shop. Parking: Short- and long-term parking is available. |
| :: Wild Life and Adventure :: | :: Kandy Perahera :: |
Sri Lanka has a rich and exotic variety of wildlife and a long tradition of conservation rooted in its 2,230 year old Buddhist civilization. Elephants, Leopards, Black Bears and many more..... Where else can you see all these wild animals?. Meet face to face with Jungle Giant - Elephants in Sri Lanka's wildlife sanctuaries. Witness the unmatched bio-diversity of Sri Lanka. Waterfalls, misty hills, breezy mountains and Sinharaja Rain Forest - only one of it's kind, a world heritage named by UNESCO. |
One of the biggest Buddhist celebrations of the year, the annual Esala Perahera is a religious ceremony during which devotees pray for good rains to cultivate the crops. One of Buddhism's most sacred relics, the Sacred Tooth is taken from the Temple of the Tooth and paraded through the streets. Following this, more festive events take centre stage and visitors can expect to see a lively cast of dancers, jugglers and fire-breathers milling amongst the crowds. The significance of this perahera dates to 310 AD when the tooth relic was brought from india. |
Sri Lanka is a "nature" for eco-tourism .
Sri Lanka is one of the few Countries that have written history dating over 1500 years.