Sri Lanka, the paradise in the Indian Ocean, is an island rich with both natural beauty and cultural heritage. Situated in the middle of the Indian Ocean, closer to the equator, Sri Lanka is a country, which basks in the sunlight, 365 days around the year. With its sandy beaches that spread for miles and miles around the island; the golden hue of which is disturbed here and there only with far str
etching dark shadows of tall coconut trees, Sri Lanka is rated as one of the best beach tourism destinations in the world. Yet Sri Lanka’s charm is not limited to beaches. The central highlands of the island offer picturesque views of misty mountain ranges that kiss the sky and cascading waterfalls that gleam like silver stripes. Simply the magnificent landscape of Sri Lanka can make its visitors spellbound. The enchantment of Sri Lanka lies not only in the scenic beauty of the island but also in its awe- inspiring, splendid past. Sri Lanka inherits a long history, which is simply amazing. Proven with clear archaeological evidences, Sri Lanka can boast of a definite written history, which extends up to 2500 years from present. Yet the beginning of human inhabitance in the island goes further into back. According to archaeological discoveries, this small isle was first inhabited by Homo sapiens 125,000 years ago. Being in the middle of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka became a significant centre where both Eastern and Western worlds met, thus making it vulnerable for other cultures to pe*****te Sri Lankan Culture and influence it. Yet the very essence of Sri Lankan culture and history was purely native and unique. Even in the present ruined state, the grandeur of the wonderful archaeological monuments in Sri Lanka are capable of overwhelming their visitors with so much awe and surprise. From skyscraping pagodas in Anuradhapura to huge man made reservoirs in Polonnaruwa, which clearly reminds oceans, every monument speaks aloud about the skillful mind that our ancestors possessed. Although Sri Lanka is a small island that covers only 65610km2 of land surface, in this small isle one can find a potpourri of different cultures belonging to different races. By undertaking a tour around the island, one can experience this cultural diversity very well. Though culturally diverse, one thing can be promised, that is the warm hospitality for which Sri Lankans are famous for centuries. Wherever you go, you will be greeted with warm smiles and welcoming hands. Culture alone doesn’t make Sri Lanka a unique destination. The island is so rich with bio diversity, that it has eventually become a hot spot of wild life and bird watching. Sri Lanka possesses pristine rain forests such as Sinharaja which has high bio diversity. The vegetation of the island varies with the climatic zones, thus creating a wide variety of forests from tropical rain forests to savannah and mangroves. To these already existing charms of the island, a new charm could introduce as Sri Lanka is a geologically unique mass of land; it mainly consists of Precambrian rocks. Though the attention was paid less, the geology of the island is significant and attractive. Among the interesting geological features in the country the caves and rock shelters are prominent. The potentialities of the country possess in this quarter is equal or rather surpass that of any other country in the world. It is these wonderful caves and other geological marvels that we hope to bring into the limelight through this attempt. Cave and Geo tourism is a new trend to Sri Lankan tourism industry. Though it’s a much established field in the global perspective, it is a brand new concept to Sri Lanka, and as a travel agency with a novel outlook, we hope to lead the way. Since Sri Lanka has a rich potentiality for Cave and Geo tourism, we are confident that we can take Sri Lankan tourism industry to a new dimension. As a responsible travel and tour agency, we have a vast collection of wonderful Cave and Geo tourism destinations in Sri Lanka to offer. There is a wide variety of cave sites in Sri Lanka which are capable to satisfy the passions of any heart. Not only the tourists who have speleological interest but also the tourists with cultural interests as well as adventurous interests or simply nature lovers, there are cave sites in Sri Lanka that can satisfy them all. Our tour packages are designed just to suite your heart’s desire. And we can assure you that your travel experience with us will be an unforgettable and mesmerizing one; truly a journey to the heart of the earth…
