Sri Lanka Hotels & Travel Guide
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The island of Sri Lanka lies in the Indian Ocean, to the southwest of the Bay of Bengal. It lies some 31 kilometres from the Indian subcontinent, separated from the mainland by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait. With a tropical and warm climate, average yearly temperatures range from 28 °C (82 °F) to nearly 31 °C (88 °F). With a plurality of religions, many fascinating temples dot the lush landscape. With heavy outside culinary influences Sri Lanka’s cuisine (and its music) is delightfully eclectic and varied. Visitors will be surprised at the breadth of attractions to visit in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka hotels and resorts at the best rates, from Five Stars resorts such as Ceylon Continental, to budget accommodation like Tree of Life, you are sure to find the accommodation you are looking for. Read More...
Apart from being a tropical island, which offer all the attractions related to this status – Sri Lanka has a long and rich cultural, religious and artistic history. The island’s Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam and Christianity has resulted in many temples, mosques and churches which nowadays offer great tourist draws. Read More...
The customary diet in Sri Lanka is based on rice and curry, as in almost every country in Asia. But influences from the Dutch, the Portuguese and the English as well as Middle Eastern countries have made Sri Lanka’s cuisine into a fascinating hybrid over time. Read More...
Nightlife is not the main attraction in Sri Lanka. Bars, discos, and casinos are fairly busy in the bigger cities but in smaller destinations, there is not much to do at night apart from having a drink in a hotel bar. Read More...
Sri Lanka offers a wide array of shopping items, the most recognized being gems, batik, tea, and handicrafts. The most popular items among tourists are handloom fabrics, leather products, reproduction antiques, jewelry and ceramics. Ratnapura is the most famous place to find gems, including Blue Sapphires, the king of Sri Lankan precious stones. Read More...
Being a large, tropical island, Sri Lanka offers the usual activities that Westerners dream about: water sports include rafting, snorkeling, diving, surfing and sailing, while land activities feature golf, yoga, bird-watching and trekking. There's something to do or discover for everyone in Sri Lanka, so please check out the activities available. Read More...
Our interactive map (and satellite views) displays all available hotels with photos, facilities and guest comments as well as attractions, landmarks and other items of interest with links to relevant information pages. Read More...
