According to historical records the first wildlife sanctuary in the world was established in Sri Lanka in the ancient times when a Buddhist monk reminded a mighty Sinhalese king that the animals and birds also have a right to live. Some of the important wildlife sanctuaries located in different parts of Sri Lanka are Minneriya Sanctuary, Wasgamuwa National Park, Handapanagala, Udawalawe Park, Yala National Park and the Bundala sanctuary. About 14 percent of the Sri Lankan Island is dedicated to wildlife sanctuaries, national parks and nature reserves. This small tropical island has a high bio diversity. Since it is isolated from other countries this island has a high endemicity among its life forms. Out of the 3368 species of flowering plants 879 species are endemics while 57 out of 314 ferns are endemics. There is a wide array of beautiful wild flowers in the country which include more than 250 species of orchids. Among these plants there are plants with medicinal value. Scientists believe that in forests like Singharaja, Knuckles and Peak wilderness has plants yet undiscovered.

Sri Lanka has more than 430 species of migratory and resident birds with 26 endemics (27 with the new Owl). Most of the migratory birds can be found in the dry zone of the country in very large numbers while most of the endemics are in the wet zone. Sri Lanka consist a good network of National Parks, sanctuaries, forest reserves forest monasteries, home gardens and some plantations provide excellent birding opportunities. Out of the 134 species of mammals 14 are endemics to the country. Asian elephants, Leopards, Deer species, Slender Loris, Sloth Bear and Monkey species are among the interesting mammals. Most of the large mammals are common in the dry zone of the country. 

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The sun shining beaches of Sri Lanka are around the island as seen from the map. The seas are warm. The west coast and southern beaches are best from October to March. The East coast beaches are best during march and October. This miracle island is a paradise of unlimited sun, sea, sand and surf all year round. Sri Lanka is never out of season for a beach holiday. There is always some part of the beach that has friendly and warm waters.

In the west coast, you will get several lovely beaches with many eco biological importance. At Bentota, you can enjoy the beach, coral reefs, river and ecology makes a water sports paradise. Beruwala is a natural bay which ancient sea farers of Arabia used as a harbour. In Negombo, there are plenty of beachside restaurants & hotels for reasonable fees, and many a traveler make Negombo their last stop in Sri Lanka before flying out as it is the closest beach to the Air port. Mount Lavinia- is the Closest beach to Colombo and has a colonial touch in the surroundings. Kalutara, Ahungalla, Ambalangoda  are all great beaches down the southern costal line. Hikkaduwa is famous for it's corals and the beach with entertaining night life and Scuba Diving. There are many beach resorts, and great sea food is available in all the resorts. Galle; a world heritage city with a fine Dutch Fort. Just 5 minutes drive away from Galle City, Unawatuna, One of best best places in Sri Lanka with Scuba Diving Locations and also a safe sea for bathing. When you drive further towards Matara, you will find the most beautiful beaches and beach villas in the southern costal belt, specially in the Talpe area. Also just few kilometers away from Talpe, you can find the a great beach in Koggala where you can see stilt fishing, which is a unique fishing mechanism in Sri Lanka. Mirissa is fishing town and a great place to relax. Weligama, a fine location for a relaxing beach holiday. Matara- Polhena Beach is a famous beach for and a safe sea for sea bathing. Also it is great beach city with a star shaped Dutch fort. Then few kilometers from Matara, you will find another great beach and a sea for scuba diving and sea bathing i.e.Tangalle a fishery harbor town with a long beach. Then the Hambantota a great fishery harbor and a beach with wild life around.

In the east coast, you can find the best long beaches in the island. 257 km. from Colombo, Trincomalee is the ideal refuge for the beach addict, with its fine natural harbor and excellent beaches. Nilaweil, one of the finest beaches in the country. The white sands of beach & the clear waters is a forte here. The beach stretches about 6km up to Uppuweli. Pigeon island is a famous place for snorkeling & diving. Then, the Arugambay a most beautiful bay with good surfing. The East coast offers infinite possibilities for all kinds of water sports and underwater photography. The many shipwrecks of the coast are a tempting challenge to the diver. The curved Passekudah bay is more compact but still impressively vast.
The reef turns the bay in to a calm, blue shallow swimming area. Just 32 km. from Batticaloa, Kalkudah, with its clear calm reef protected sea is ideal for bathing. Passekudah, close by, has a fine bay with clear waters. A popular tourist center with a modern hotel and other facilities. Batticaloa is famous for its 'singing' fish and picturesque lagoon. Batticoloa became the first Dutch foothold in the island in 1602.

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Buddhism was introduced to Sri Lanka in the 3rd century B.C. when Emperor Asoka of India sent his son, Mahinda, to the island and introduced Buddhism to the king. Sri Lankan kings became powerful patrons of Buddhism and it became an integral part of Sinhalese culture and civilization and also had a great effect on the literary development of the island. Today, Buddhism continues to play a central role in the lives of the majority of Sri Lankans. This journey gives you an insight into the Buddhist heritage and ruined ancient kingdoms of this island. The architectural legacy that remains today - entire townships with palaces, temples, monasteries, hospitals, ponds, and gardens - provides evidence of a sophisticated civilization which possessed advanced knowledge of science and technology, town planning and design, and valued the arts. The vast irrigational reservoirs built by the great kings are still a vital supply of water.

Sacred City of Anuradhapura, Ancient City of Polonnaruwa, Ancient City of Sigriya, Sacred City of Kandy, Golden Temple of Dambulla and Old Town of Galle and its Fortification which are the main pillars of Sri Lanka's heritage which is named by UNESCO as the World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka.

Sacred City of Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura is an ancient city, located at a distance of 206 km from Colombo. The city is in northern Sri Lanka and is the capital of North-Central province. Anuradhapura was established in 4th century BC. It was the first capital of Sri Lanka and remained so until 8th century AD. Anuradhapura is an archaeologist's delight and contains several monuments of historical importance. The city is considered very sacred by the Buddhists and is home to the largest dagobas in Sri Lanka. A dagoba is a dome enshrining sacred relics or the bodily remains of the Buddha, or articles used by Him like the alms bowl and other objects of veneration. It is built in different sizes on a pedestal with a spire on top crowned with a pinnacle. The earliest dagobas had a stone umbrella on top of the dome in place of the spire.

Ancient City of Polonnaruwa

Polonnurawa-located at a distance of 216 km from Colombo-was the capital of Sri Lanka in medieval times. Used by the Sri Lankan kings as a 'country residence' from the 7th century, Polonnurawa became Sri Lanka's capital in the 11th century AD. During its time the city was fortified with three concentric walls, beautified with parks and gardens and sanctified by many a shrine and sacred place. The city and the surrounding area were watered by a unique irrigational complex known as the Sea of Parakrama (Parakrama Samudra).

Sacred City of Kandy

Kandy-a major tourist destination-is also known as the cultural capital of Sri Lanka. Nestled in the hills at an altitude of 488 m, it is located at a distance of 115 km from Colombo. Kandy has a rich history. It was originally known as Senkadagala pura after a hermit named Senkada who lived there. Many of Sinhalese people call it Mahanuwara meaning the Great City. The name Kandy was derived by the colonial rulers from the word Kanda in Sinhala, meaning a hill. Kandy was the stronghold of the Sinhalese kings, who promoted and protected the local culture until the city fell to the British in 1815.

Today a bustling commercial city, Kandy is famous for the Kandy Perahara-a huge cultural pageant that takes place in the month of July or August. It is one of the most colorful processions of the world. Thousands of drummers and dancers accompanying a parade of ornamented elephants perform in the streets of Kandy. The leading tusker carries the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha, while the spectators pay homage to it. The procession moves along the streets for seven consecutive nights and concludes on the day of the August full moon.

Galle and its Fortification

Galle-located 116 km to the south of Colombo on the southwest corner of the island-was founded in the 16th century by the Portuguese. It is the best example of a fortified city built by Europeans in South and South-East Asia, showing the interaction between European architectural styles and South Asian traditions. According to James Emerson Tennent, Galle was the ancient seaport of Tarshish, from which King Solomon drew ivory, peacocks and other valuables. Certainly, cinnamon was exported from Sri Lanka as early as 1400 BC and the root of the word itself is Hebrew, so Galle may have been the main entry spot for the spice. View of the city from the sea side Galle had been a prominent seaport long before western rule in the country. Persians, Arabs, Greeks, Romans, Malays and Indians were doing business through Galle port. The "modern" history of Galle starts in 1505, when the first Portuguese ship, under Lourenço de Almeida was driven there by a storm. However, the people of the city refused to let the Portuguese enter it, so the Portuguese took it by force. In 1640, the Portuguese had to surrender to the Dutch East India Company. The Dutch built the present Fort in the year 1663. They built a fortified wall, using solid granite, and built three bastions, known as "sun", "moon" and "star". Galle backstreet after the British took over the country from the Dutch in the year 1796, they preserved the Fort unchanged, and used it as the administrative centre of Galle.

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Sri Lanka is an ideal place for adventure seekers. The island country offers excellent adventure sport facilities. One can enjoy windsurfing, diving, snorkeling, rafting, canoeing and trekking in Srilanka.

Windsurfing: May to September is the best period for surfing in Sri Lanka as the winds are strongest during this period. Arugam bay on the east coast is Sri Lanka's best beach for surfing. Other beaches famous for surfing are Hikkaduwa on the southwestern coast and Bentota on the western coast. Surfing gears such as surfboards, boogie boards, and wetties can be hired in the shops beside the beaches.

Diving & Snorkeling: There are several dive sites along Sri Lanka's coastline where one gets an opportunity to see fantastic marine life such as corals, ship wrecks, myriad tropical fish, coral fish, angle fish and puffer fish. Hikkaduwa and Tangalla on the west coast, Unawatuna on the south coast and Nilaveli on the east coast are wonderful places for scuba diving and snorkeling. The best time for diving and snorkeling on the west coast is from November to April and on the east coast is from April to September as the seas are calmest during this period.

White Water Rafting & Canoeing: Sri Lanka has hundreds of rivers and small streams that originate from hills and offer excellent water sports facilities. Some of the rivers such as Kelani River in Kitulgala, southwest of Kandy, are very popular among tourists for rafting purposes. Popular sites for canoeing are the Kalu Ganga (Black River) and the Kelani Ganga.

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Sri Lanka is a country of rich heritage, one of which is its indigenous system of Medicine, which has been practiced by the people since time immemorial. The Ayurveda system of medicine from North India, the Siddha system of medicine from South India and the Unani system of medicine of Arabs enriched with contributions from the traditional system of medicine called Desheeya Chikitsa is popularly known as the Indigenous system of medicine in Sri Lanka. In Sri Lanka the number of traditional Ayurveda practitioners is greater than trained modern medicine professionals.

Now a days ayurveda is fast becoming a household name with all those interested in "alternative medicine". Yet Ayurveda is not an alternative medicine. It is one of the oldest forms of medical science known to man - originating 5000 years ago. It is more than a system of herbal medicine. It is a way to a healthy & long life and can complement modern medicine. Ayurveda has two main aims: It treats the symptoms of a disease and it helps individuals to strengthen their immune system. Ayurveda treats the body, mind and spirit of a person as a whole entity, and works on the basis that the mind and body affect each other, and together can overcome disease.

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