6 Reasons why Sri Lanka needs to be on your list of travel destinations

Sri Lanka has beautiful hiking trails with sweeping views of tea plantations and waterfalls to relax and unwind. It features world-class luxury and boutique hotels across the country with beautiful spas and pools to pamper yourself.  And offers beautiful, uncrowded surf breaks up and down the coast activities to get your adrenaline pumping. Sri Lanka is an ideal destination to let loose and relax. You can travel across the sea to visit Sri Lanka, but don't forget to buy a Sri Lankan sim card so you can share and stay connected with your friends and family.

Here are 6 reasons why Sri Lanka needs to be on your list of travel destinations!

1. Pristine Beaches

Every beach you go to in Sri Lanka looks exactly like a postcard image. You can literally see your feet when you take a stroll into the water. The water is crystal clear, and the sight of sea turtle swimming beside or around you is a common sight! The sand is extremely fine, unlike beaches across the world where you find pebbles and rocks surrounding it.

2. Beautiful Produce and Food

With a plethora of spices and flavors, the quintessential Sri Lankan meals

consist of colorful curries and variety of recipes, and dishes. Sri Lankan cuisine is relatively wholesome and healthy, like its neighbor, India. You can fancy tons of fresh seafood from the Indian Ocean and an abundance of wonderful tropical fruit.

3. Wildlife Biodiversity

Sri Lanka possesses a high degree of biodiversity and is considered one of the top biodiversity hotspots in the world. With so many beautiful species nurtured in the region it is impossible to visit Sri Lanka and not go to one of the many national parks to try to catch a glimpse of an elusive spotted leopard or see elephants, bears, deer, monkeys, mongoose, wild boar, water buffalo, peacocks and many other species in their natural habitat.

4. Climate

Sri Lanka is a tropical country, is blessed with lots of blissful sunshine and blue skies practically year-round, except for monsoon season (summer months) when it can get a little humid and rainy. However, the weather is fairly consistent if you plan ahead, and the country offers beautiful sunsets. The southern half of the island (tea country!) tends to be cooler than the coastal regions, so pack accordingly.

5. Language and Ease of Communication

Sinhalese and Tamil are the two primary languages spoken in Sri Lanka, However, a majority of the people also speak and understand basic English. Making it easy for tourists to have a hassle-free trip. Most people who work in and around, major tourist destination cities like Galle, Mirissa, Weligama, Unawatuna, Colombo, and Kandy will be able to communicate in basic English.

6. Surf and Yoga Paradise

For beginners, Sri Lankan coast is home to dreamy surf breaks. whereas for professionals, the coast offers pumping waves and reef breaks. Since it is uncrowded it is relatively easy for you to catch wave…after wave…after wave. To add delight, the water is pleasantly warm for the majority of the year so you can leave your swimsuit at home. If not into surfing, you can explore a few another side of water sports like kite-surfing, water skiing, and SUP-ing.

Sri Lanka is also a wonderful destination for yoga lovers. You can deepen your practice with a plethora of yoga options (for any budget), drop in class or yoga studios.