Sri Lanka Holiday Travel Perfect for Any Budget

And indeed the attention is long overdue. This beautiful water drop shaped country - fondly called the ‘pearl of the Indian Ocean - with its rich history and heritage of the Dravidian past has been waiting for long to be explored and re-discovered. It's no wonder then, that with tourism infrastructure being revamped to meet international standards; Sri Lanka holiday travel is a prominent hotspot.

From the nature lover's point of view alone Sri Lanka is a must-visit as its landscape pans from the lush green of the tropical rain forests to the sunshine yellow stretches of sandy beaches bordering the cool azure of the splashing ocean. The cultural heritage of this beautiful country is as colorful as its landscape. The indigenous culture is actually an amalgamation of several. Portuguese, Dutch and British influences enrich it as the country had been colonized by each nation at some point in history. While taking a leisurely walk on a beach with a wafting breeze carrying a mild aroma of coffee and coconut, the vacationer is most touched by the warm friendliness of the people taught in the doctrines of Buddha.

Some of the main attractions when you choose Sri Lanka holiday travel will include natural, religious and urban destinations. The Adam's peak is very popular and is a pilgrimage for the spiritual as well as the nature-inclined. Enthusiastic trekkers visit the Saint Claire waterfall and the adjoining countryside. The negombo beach by the small fishing town Negombo is a popular haunt. For the wild life enthusiast there is the tropical freshness of Yala National park, also known as the Ruhunu national park in the south-east region of the island. However if you get exhausted with endless traveling and festivity, Induruwa is the ideal getaway for you. Situated about 65 km outside Colombo, this seaside paradise is dotted with opulent hotels where you will be made to feel like a king. Sri Lanka is also visited for its many Buddhist monasteries and marine sanctuaries. The foremost among them is the city of Kandy where The Temple of the Tooth. It is a UNESCO heritage site and a pilgrimage for Buddhists.

Sri Lanka holiday travel can never be complete without visiting the capital city of Colombo. This modern city has a unique position being the naval link between west and East Asia. The visitor would be interested in the bewildering maze of cultures and the proliferation of museums - Galle National Museum, Natural History Museum, Dutch Period Museum, and the Bandaranaike Museum. Art lovers may also be tempted to visit the Sapumal Foundation and the Lionel Wendt Center for related interests. The national museum is also a treasure trove for turtle shell handicrafts and visitors will definitely be tempted to carry back souvenirs.

Sri Lanka holiday travel offers accommodation for all kinds of budget. There are well provided hotels but just in case you want something more private, there are holiday home accommodations and holiday villas custom made to make your trip special. So just pick up the travel literature on this island paradise and plan your next holiday in Sri Lanka. Who knows, you may fall in love with both the mysteries and the candidness of this very special ‘pearl' island.