Sri Lanka has been an international surfing destination since the 1970’s when Arugam Bay was hailed as
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Places of Interest
Sri Lanka is a tropical paradise, with an abundance of interesting and exciting places to visit on your holiday. Over one thousand kilometers of palm-fringed sandy beaches encircle the Island and the azure blue seas are warm all year round.
The cities offer some interesting attractions like colourful bazaars, old historic building from colonial eras, parks, churches, temples and a variety of restaurants with international cuisine.
The extraordinary archaeological and religious heritage of Sri Lanka goes back over 2500 years and you can explore many UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Sigiriya, now acclaimed as the Eighth Wonder of the World.
The cool mountainous landscape of the hill country is renowned for its beauty. The hill country offers many activities for tourists including visits to tea plantations, golfing, horse riding, boating, hiking and of course exploring the beauty of the landscaped gardens, waterfalls and plateaus.
You can enjoy thrilling wildlife jeep safaris or take a leisurely bird or butterfly-watching stroll in the wildlife reserves of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka has 86 species of mammals, 427 recorded species of birds and 240 species of butterflies that are endemic to the region. Some of the commonly spotted animals in the wildlife reserves include the elephant, leopard and other animals from the cat family, sloth bear, deer, reptiles and amphibians.
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