Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is one of Asia’s richest treasure troves of both natural and man-made wonders

Nicknamed the Teardrop of India, Sri Lanka is blessed with rolling meadows, jagged rock faces, cascading waterfalls, dense forests, and hospitable people. It boasts a rich culture and people from all over the world have rapidly begun to realize the potential of this island as a premium sport destination.

Ever since Sri Lanka became Cricket World Champions in 1996, cricket has been more than just a game for Sri Lankans. The game itself is played on every available strip of land and the exploits of the national team are followed by virtually the entire population.

The wide choice of adventure sports ensures there are plenty of interests to keep your group entertained ranging from daring to exotic tours that mix various activities. Mountain biking, white water rafting, canoeing and scuba diving all give visitors a refreshing glimpse of lesser travelled parts of the country.

Outside of the sporting arena, Sri Lanka is a colourful collection of richness and beauty. Its calendar sparkles with numerous colourful festivals and fiestas year round. All are characterised by a spectacular pageant, with days of torch-bearers, whip-crackers, dancers and drummers, not to mention elephants lit up like giant birthday cakes.

Sri Lanka is one of Asia’s richest treasure troves of both natural and man-made wonders with beautiful and rugged hill country and stunning beaches to be found on the south-western, southern and south-eastern coasts. To top it all off the people are friendly, the food is delicious and costs are low.