Why is Sri Lanka such a great holiday destination?

The amazing tropical climate, stunting beaches and delicious food of Sri Lanka are just some of the many reasons to visit this Gem in the Indian Ocean. Known as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, find yourself revisiting history at the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya, experience the bonds in Asian elephants at the Minneriya National Park, or go surfing at Arugam Bay or Hikkaduwa.

Sri Lanka is a great location for adventure tourists and water sports enthusiasts. Keeping all traveler attractions in mind, lets look at the best attractions of Sri Lanka with the Fly The World perspective.

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  A great climate:

Sri Lanka’s temperate climate proves a boon for all travelers. It’s neither cold not hot and makes a perfect holiday destination for a family or friends that need to be out in the sun.

•  Unique Cuisine:

Sri Lanka is blessed as the home of unique exotic spices with a distinctive flavour. The famed rice and curry spread includes an intense and fragrant lentil and chicken or fish curry with rice and vegetables on the side. The fish curry is highly recommended by locals. Kottu is a popular street food of Tamil origin with chopped roti flatbread and usually egg, meat, vegetables and salna — a spicy sauce on the side. There is something special for everyone here.

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  National Parks:

Sri Lanka has 26 national parks and two marine parks. The most well known, Yala National Park, has the highest density of leopards in the world, 215 species of bird, mugger crocodiles and other reptiles, while the coastline bordering the park is a nesting spot for five species of sea turtle. Adjacent to Yala is Udawalawe National Park, home to herds of elephants and rare birds such as the changeable hawk-eagle and the serpent eagle.

• Splendid Beaches