Why You Should Visit Sri Lanka on Your Next Maldives Holiday
One of the most biodiverse islands of the Indian Ocean, with year-round warm tropical weather, a rich cultural history, incredible cuisine and jaw-dropping wildlife, I can’t think of any reason not to visit Sri Lanka. A short 90-minute flight from the Maldives, makes for an ideal addition to your holiday, with a strikingly different cultural experience, despite its proximity. If you’re looking for barefoot luxury and adventure steeped in authenticity, Sri Lanka is the perfect place to visit, but if you’re searching for reasons not to go, read on for a few good ones.
Here are five reasons why you should NOT visit Sri Lanka
Year-Round Tropical Weather
Don’t go to Sri Lanka if you’re seeking year-round, brilliant tropical weather. Similarly to the Maldives, Sri Lankas proximity to the equator ensures a warm climate throughout the year. Sri Lanka’s water temperature generally ranges between 27°C to 30°C and with alternating monsoon seasons from one side of the country to the other, no matter when you choose to visit Sri Lanka, you’ll always be greeted by warmth and sunshine. A diverse tropical paradise, just waiting to be explored.
Diverse Natural Scenery
Don’t visit Sri Lanka if lush tropical jungle, tea plantations and the world’s best beaches don’t tickle your fancy. You’ll just be bombarded with breathtakingly beautiful scenic views! Despite its relatively small size, Sri Lanka sure packs a punch when it comes to natural beauty. Crested with stunning golden beaches, Sri Lanka possesses a coastal plain with a host of geographic features, including jungles, wetlands and lagoons. Inland, you’ll find dramatic mountain peaks, rolling tea plantations and cascading waterfalls. Not many other destinations offer such a diverse landscape to explore and experience all within a few hours’ drive.
Fascinating Cultural Heritage
Sri Lanka is not the place for you, if you don’t want to experience a deeply fascinating and rich cultural heritage. Learn about Sri Lankan history dating back an estimated 34,000 years, contributing to its vast melting pot of cultures today. The Island nation boasts six UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Sites, most of which are concentrated in Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle. From the ancient Rock Fortress of Sigiriya to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and the Dambulla Cave Temple, these awe-inspiring sites will deepen your understanding of Sri Lankan history and culture.
Incredible Wildlife
If you don’t want to see a brilliant display of wildlife; elephant families at Udawalawe National Park, the world’s highest density of wild leopards at Yala National Park and the largest population of blue whales and sperm whales in the world, then Sri Lanka is not for you. Identified by Conservation International as one of 36 world biodiversity hotspots, it’s no surprise that Sri Lanka is one of the most incredible destinations to encounter wildlife. Choose from 26 national parks to embark on a life-changing safari experience. Among commonly spotted wildlife in Sri Lanka are monkeys, sloths, wild boars, water buffaloes and mongooses.
Cuisine
Don’t go to Sri Lanka if you are not a food lover. The distinctive flavours and exotic spices of Sri Lankan cuisine are deeply inspired by its neighbour, India. Some quintessential Sri Lankan meals include colourful curries, fragrant rice with mouth-watering roti. For authentic Sri Lankan food, you won’t want to miss their unique bowl-shaped pancakes called hoppers and steamed rice noodles called string hoppers, you’ll also find plenty of fresh seafood from the Indian Ocean and tropical fruits like mangoes, pineapples and papayas.
Add a Sri Lanka Tour to Your Next Maldives Holiday
With no reason not to go, add a little adventure to your next luxury Maldives holiday by combining it with an adventure-filled tour of Sri Lanka. When adding a Sri Lanka tour to your Maldives holiday, you’ll travel with a local guide, stay in carefully selected hotels, enjoy bucket list experiences and so much more. Choose between three guided tours – wildlife adventures, history revisited and culture lovers – with something to suit the interests of every traveller.
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