About 125,000 years old prehistoric human habitats (Bundala, Pathirajawela)
Over 2500 years of unbroken written history.
3500 years to 5000 years of burial sites.
Oldest unbroken recorded tree in the world, planted by King Devanampiyatissa in the 3rd century BC (Sri Maha Bodhi Tree - 247 + 2022 = 2269 years.)
Over 2000 years old Gigantic Pagodas (Stupa) including the biggest Pagoda (Stupa) in the world, Monuments, Buddhist Monasteries, Statues and inscriptions
Over 2000 years old man made water reservoirs for irrigation and transportation.
The world’s first sanctuary (Mihintale 3rd Bc)
Eight world’s Heritage Sites declared by UNESCO.
Over 1500 years old paintings. (Sigiriya)
The best sea port and the trading point in the ancient silk route.
A colony of 3 European nations for nearly 500 years (Portuguese Dutch and British) and their legacies.
Lonely Planet in 2019 ranked Sri Lanka as the Top Country for Travel.
Sri Lanka ranked “Best island in the world” by travel + leisure Magazine USA
Sri Lanka the best Safari destination outside of Africa www.forbes.com
Culture
The oldest living pageant in the world and one of the 5 most beautiful events in the world - (Kandy Esala Perahara)
A mixture of different cultures of Buddhist, Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Catholic, Malay and Burgers. Due to this ethnic and religious mixture full of colorful festivals.
Ancient tribes and their festivals.
Indigenous medicinal and treatments.
Different ceremonies, customs rituals and dances of Sinhalese.
Array of different delicious dishes including rice and curry made with best spices and coconut oil in the world.
Eg. Mango Curry, Banana Curry
Nature
Being a tropical country close to the equator. Enough Sunshine throughout the year.
High Biodiversity within a compact area.
Ability to experience different climatic zones with a short distance of travel.
The best place to see the wild life apart from Africa.
The biggest wild Elephant gathering in the Asia (Minneriya).
The best place to see the biggest mammals on land and the see (Blue whale and the elephant)
Over 500 species of birds including residents migrants and 34 endemic birds.
Over 100 species of mammals.
103 Major rivers.
Over 400 water falls
From sea level to 2500m high mountainous range.
Highest density of Leopard population in the Asia. (Yala National Park)
Travellers have voted Sri Lanka’s beaches among the top in the world.
