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Holiday Sights Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is an amazing little island off the tip of India. Sitting in Indian Ocean, it is praised with good weather and is the cradle of the Buddhist faith. It has some of the most beautiful palm-fringed beaches in the world and has a world heritage listed site ranging from sacred cities and colonial strongholds. Sri Lanka has a constantly hot tropical weather, which makes it a delight for any traveller.

Colombo and Kandy have for centuries been strategic strong holds and it is in these cities that the influence of the colonial powers that have warred over this region has been captured.

Things To Do

  • Seven world listed heritage sites
  • Portuguese, dutch and English colonial influence can be seen in strongholds in the cities of Kandy and Colombo
  • Sacred cities

Map of Sri Lanka

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