World’s #1 Island – Sri Lanka

You may have heard “Sri Lanka” in the limelight as the “Top travel destination” in many platforms as of late. Lonely Planet, CNN, Vogue and many others showcased this paradise isle for its timeless beauty, unending diversity, growing infrastructure and the plethora of Luxury hotel properties that have come up and are on its way.

Sail the azure waters to catch a glimpse of the magnificent Blue Whales or enjoy watching the Spinner Dolphins leap about in Kalpitiya during its season. Wild elephants of Sri Lanka…‘The gentle giants’ which accounts to approximately 5,800 could be spotted ambling about and not to forget the most extensive concentration of leopards in the world. Spot them at our most famous National Parks, along with sloth bears, buffalo and many more interesting wildlife.

Head South to Galle, a haven for colonial beauty with Dutch architecture, vintage jewellery shops, artisan ice cream parlours and a stunning view of the sunset from the Dutch Fort. Experience Bawa’s architecture that gifted a new architectural character and aesthetic for this tropical island. Visit the cultural triangle and witness the remarkable historical sites such as the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the Temple of the Tooth Relic or if you prefer you could leisurely visit a quiet temple in a small village where you could receive blessings from the chief monk at the temple.

Whilst journeying through the island, include a visit to the dense, dark and mysterious Sinharaja forest, an ideal site for scientific exploration if you’re an expert. Amidst the thick evergreens that stretch over thousands of acres reside some of the rarest wildlife treasures of this paradise isle. Upon entering the forest, its visitors embrace the vibrant nature and foliage of the rain forest. Sinharaja’s resident as well as migrant birds is a unique wildlife spectacle and hence popular amongst bird watchers who visit to observe the feathered creatures in their natural habitats. The villages located close to the rain forest make an interesting experience as they produce some of the best honey and treacle in the island.

Travel + Leisure, a U.S travel magazine has ranked Sri Lanka Number 1 in its list of ‘The 15 Best Islands in the World’ released in July 2019.

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According to BBC ‘Good Food trends’ report, amongst other trends, the Sri Lankan food and restaurant culture has taken a significant place showcasing the local delicacies unique to each location. It was reported that Sri Lanka rose to the top due to the huge demand for curry and quite interestingly it was named Britain’s most popular take-away food too, in the recent past.

According to “The Guardian,” Almost 10 years after the end of its civil war, Sri Lanka has been named the best country in the world to visit in 2019 by Lonely Planet. Better transport links, new hotels and a growing number of activities were cited as the reason the South-Asian island was chosen as the top spot in the guidebook publisher’s annual ‘Best in Travel’ awards.

If you haven’t made any travel plans yet to this undiscovered destination, this is your calling to visit the warm, exotic and hospitable environment. It will surely be a journey you will never forget!