The diverse landscapes of Sri Lanka
Few
places in the world can offer the traveller such a remarkable
combination of stunning landscapes, pristine beaches, captivating
cultural heritage and unique experiences within such a compact location.
Within a mere area of 65,610 kilometres lie 8 UNESCO World Heritage
Sites, 1,330 kilometres of coastline - much of it pristine beach - 15
national parks showcasing an abundance of wildlife, nearly 500,000 acres
of lush tea estates, 250 acres of botanical gardens, 350 waterfalls,
25,000 water bodies, to a culture that extends back to over 2,500 years.