Information about Sri Lanka

An island-like tear, Southern India, Ceylon as it was called old, It was one of the most important trading posts between West and East, playing an important role on the Silk Road. The endless beaches, the ancient cities of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa και Sigiriya, the three crown jewels, fascinating hinterland with endless tea plantations and always smiling inhabitants make up a rising exotic destination with a special history. It's where, according to the beliefs, takes the Ramayana, Sanskrit epic Hindu poem, that even today one can follow in mountains, temples lost in the jungle and hot springs. The capital Colombo is a big city that is not of particular tourist interest. The colonial fort of Galle, where as if the time had stopped, the boho-chic air, traditional colorful fishing boats, monasteries and monks, the tea plantations and cinnamon and spindly palm trees that crawl lazily in soft powder like sand compose a landscape simply dreamy! The most famous sapphires in the world originate from Sri Lanka, as well as dozens of other precious and semi-precious stones. Elephants are more numerous than cats, while in the Yala national park can into the foliage to discern and even leopards. It is one of the most famous world Buddhism and meditation centers, and ayurveda that protoeftase in the country in the 6th century BC. It has now developed into a national medical. Meditation or yoga at sunrise or better still a ayuerveda camp for total detox two weeks is a lifetime experience. The best beaches are located in the southern part of the island: from the lively Unawatuna Mirissa quiet until the options are too many. There is no better way to explore the hinterland by train. The route slips between the mountains and endless plains planted with tea. Sri Lanka is also a paradise for those who want to learn surfing. on Hikkaduwa, in the southwestern part of the island, the gentle waves along the sandy bottom is ideal for beginners.