Sri Lanka is a tropical island, bountiful in splendor.  Like a land flowing with milk and honey with surreptitious depth that is yet to be explored, this island in the sun beckons every willing explorer, an opportunity of a life time. Blessed with beauty beyond description that is expressed in every cascading waterfall or meandering river, the majesty of this isle never ceases.

Surrounded by the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka has a thriving marine diversity of some of the most unique species in the world. The power to be enthralled by the marine life of this ocean which few have seen and yet fewer have experienced is only one of the many types of scenery that nature can paint. This tear drop shaped isle is perfectly juxtaposed to the equator, encircled by warm currents that lure in the abounding aquatic life.

Amoung the scintillating array of vividly colourful corals and mystifying tropical fish are the glorious whales and dolphins that roam in haphazard tranquility in total oblivion to the world above. Sri Lanka located in the way of their migration path; the pearl of great price in the necklace of dazzling marine mammals, the world’s largest mammal; the blue whale, the humpback whale, bryde’s whale and the sperm whale have been an attraction not too uncommon.

Sri Lanka travel and tourism is gathering momentum with this tropic fast becoming a major spot for Dolphin and Whale watching. On a wildlife holiday, in quest of the mystery of the seas a pack of chirpy Dolphins frolicking without a care in the world is the ocean’s art of welcome. Numerous varieties such as bottle nose and spinners cavort around the island particularly in locations from the east coast of Trincomalee, to the southern Dondra Point and the western coast of Alankuda beach in Kalpitiya, Mirissa which are typically some of the cetacean hotspots that reward ones thirst for magnificence, in a manner that is Truly Sri Lanka in every way. Visit the Truly Sri Lanka website to find out more about dolphin and whale watching in the isle of Sri Lanka.

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.

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When the world famous writer, Sir Arthur C. Clarke called Sri Lanka his new home in 1956, he proclaimed that this tiny island was the jewel of the Indian Ocean and it is the best place to view the universe from. Within a couple of hours you can find yourself in the cool climes of Kandy or Nuwara Eliya, or find yourself sipping a beer chilled to perfection on the sun-washed beaches of Sri Lanka. Famed for a lot of things, this tear drop shaped island offers the pleasure seeker a bounty to harvest from.

Located 116 kilometers from Colombo and just north of Dambulla is one of Sri Lanka’s most famed and acclaimed UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Known to be populated by tourists and locals alike, this popular tourist attraction was built during the reign of King Kassapa from AD 477 to 495. Sigiriya or what can be translated to mean ‘Lion’s Rock’ had many uses; it was a fortress and a palace, complete with gardens and pools. What is perhaps most inspiring about this attraction is that it is made out of a rock that soars 200 meters from the ground. It has a water supply system that still works after 1,500 years, and beautiful wall paintings or frescos of 21 maidens to be seen.

Visitors are allowed to make the hike all the way to the top; there are hand rails and a network of stairs to climb that is carved out from the original rock in most parts. The half way mark is defined by the immense lion paws that are carved out of rock and along with a lion’s mouth also made of rock that you can walk through. At the summit, visitors can expect to see unparallel views of the local scenery and the palace grounds that are adorned with bathing pools and gardens. The fables and stories that led to the creation of Sigiriya and the murder of the then ruling king add to the mystique of this sacred place.

Immerse yourself in a world that was dominated by kings and empires when you visit Sigiriya. Jetwing Vil Uyana is a hotel in Sigiriya that beckons you from just 5 kilometres from this world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site, pamper yourself in the lap of luxury and escape from the dormancy of usual life when you stay at this Sigiriya hotel.

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.

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