Sri Lanka profile: A complete Travelling Guide:

Right from the tropical beaches around and lagoons to the parched savannah and the steep mountains, Sri Lanka fills up a huge collection of landscapes into its diffident dimensions. Whereas, the various nameshere, can be considered as the reflection of its fascinating history.

Sri Lanka and its enormous faces
Presently, the island is known as Sri Lanka. Peculiarly, it had a string of other names and identities as well over the past centuries. It was called as the island of Tambapanni, which was named after the copper colored beach by Prince Vijaya and his followers when they landed on the west coast. After that it was named Tapeobaneby the Greeks and Romans.

The geneses of "serendipity"
The Arab Traders might have told AnniusPlocamus'scaptain that in case if he waited a while the monsoon would blow him back towards Arabia or towards East Africa. So, they relied on the wnds to go back and forth, as a matter of fact, they knew the island pretty well therefore they called it Serendib. Which was name of the 18th century English novelist- Horace Walpole used for his book " The three princes of Serendib, Coining the word Serendipity.
Sri Lanka the name came into existence
So, going through all mentioned above, the Sinhalese had long ago decided to call the island Lanka, which later was changed to Sri Lankain the year of 1972.

Know some more facts about Sri Lanka
• Population: 22 million
• Area: 65,610 sq km
• Capital: Colombo
• Major languages: Sinhala, Tamil
• State Religion: Buddhism, Hinduism, followed by Christianity along with Islam.
• President and Prime Minister: MaithripalaSirisena (President); RanilWickremesinghe (Prime Minister)
• Time zone: Indian Standard Time (IST) – in other words GMT +5.5
• Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee

Travel guide: Sri Lankan Historical Highlights

The Veddhas, Sinhalese and Tamils
The first humans to arrive in Sri Lanka were the Veddhas, who in actual walked across the land from India not later than around 16,000 BC, or perhaps as early as 125,000 BC. Around the 4th century BC, waves of immigrants from north India began to arrive in the island – the ancestors of the modern Sinhalese.
The first one to reach in Sri Lanka was the Veddhas, who in actual walked across from India around 16,000 BC, whereas around 4th century BC, new waves of immigrnats form North India also began to arrive here, assumed to be the ancestors of the modern Sinhalese.
Also a number of Tamils had settled in the north and eastern region of Sri Lanka. After that a majority of migrants did not occurred here until the 10th century AD and today they exemplify about 18 percent of the population.

The influx of Buddhism in Sri Lanka
The conversion of the ones residing on the island to Buddhism occurred during 250 BC. As eventually the Sinhalese developed few skills in terms of irrigation and the building of the artificial lakes and other water reservoirs which allowed the Sinhalese to convert the parched lands into the northern plains for using it agriculturally.

The Colonial years
The 16th century onwards, the Portuguese, Dutch and British invaders in sequence came and conquered the island, until 1815 they were able to mollify the remote Kandyan Kingdom, The hidden hills at the centre of the island.

The Time of Independence for Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka embarked its independence on 4 February 1948 and that too in good sound shape. Yet, the seeds of struggle that was about to whelm the island were also being sown. The Tamil Disillusionment, which cultivated throughout the late 1970s which moved towards discrimination which kept on growing in the Tamil areas. Civil war
In the late 1970s the land saw the emergency of a new generation of the Tamils. Tamils formed a group which was named as the Liberation Tigers of Tamils Eelam (LTTE), It was also known as the Tamil Tigers later. Apparently, The LTTE began attacking the government of Sri Lanka along with killing all their Tamil Political rivals, thereafter Sri Lanka lunched into the Civil War.
The war finally ended in May 2009, when the last and final batch of LTTE was infested by the Sri Lankan Army and the leader of LTTE Prabakharan was killed, in order to bring an end to 25 years of fighting in which about 80,000- 100,000 people died.

Sri Lanka- At Present Day
In Spite of the outburst of ecstasy and the victory triumph at the end of the war, leaving many with the some serious questions which are still to be answered. Anyhow, Sri Lanka paid a price as result of which a number of citizens appeared to much prepared in order to pay in return for the peace along with the stability.

The Kingdom of Kandy:
The Kingdom of Kandy holds a very important place in the history of Sri Lanka. Situated in the deep and dense hills at the heart of the island, the Kingdom of Kandy struggled through a number of attacks from Portuguese and the Dutch, adhering obstinately for its independence throughout its dark history, in which one after another the other parts of island fell apart because of the continuously assaulting Europeans.

The Ancient World of Anuradhapura:
It was the greatest monastic city of the ancient Sri Lanka and the heart of the civilization of the island for over a decade. Anuradhapura was also once the home of 10, 000 monks who all resided at a number of monasteries.

Sri Lankan: Cuisines:
So, whether it is about the home-cooked curry or it is a gourmet resort dinner. The cuisine of the land is undoubtedly a treat for your taste buds. The flavors here are exactly what you would expect from a nation which uses he spices and seasonings that arrives places like China, India and other parts of Asia.

You will find the Seafood heavily on the menus of almost every restaurant here. Rice is also a centre of almost every meal along with the roti (The Indian Naan) and appamor the pancakes made from rice and coconut milk butter. The Sri Lankan Curries consist of a number of chillis and spices than in India along with coconut. The Sun dried tuna- the Maldive Fish is another most famous ingredient in Sri Lanka.
Locals generally have richly spiced dishes for breakfast, but Western breakfasts are widely available. Street food is delicious, but to avoid stomach upsets steer clear of unpeeled fruit and salads, ice and ice cream.
The Locals here usually have a heavily spiced dishes when comes to the breakfasts, whereas a variety of Western breakfast also available.

Mouthwatering List of some of the famous Cuisines:
• Appam (The hoppers):It is a Bowl-shaped pancakes made up from rice-flour and coconut milk, they are generally served with a soft-baked egg on the top.
• Idi Appa:It is a squashed nests made up from fine rice noodles.
• The Flat Bread (Roti):The Sri Lankan Roti,is generally made with coconut, which complements a number of meals.
• The Kottu roti:The dish comprises of a stir-fried dish made up from vegetables, eggs and pieces of roti or flat bread, chopped with special knives.
• The Lamprais: Made up from Rice, curry and meatballs,this is wrapped in a banana leaf and then baked in an oven.
• Pol sambol: It is a Sri Lankan condiment, made up from the ground coconut, a bit of salt, fish, spices and not to forget the onions.
• Short eats: The Lankan savory snacks, comprises of small pastries and egg rolls.
• Pittu: These are the cylinders of layers of ground rice along with grated coconut which is steamed on sand.
• Kool: A popular seafood stew made up with flour from roots of the palmyra palm, cooked with prawns, squid, crab and vegetables.
• Tē (tea): The national drink of Sri Lanka, said to be one of the best in the world.
• Toddy: A mildly fermented (alcoholic) drink-made up from the palm trees. It is drunk all over Sri Lanka.
• Fresh coconut water: It is served right away from the shell of the coconut and is loved all over the country.
• Lion: It is the national beer of the Country.
Useful Tips:
Most hotels will include a 10% service charge. Whereas giving tip is somewhat optional, but appreciated though.

Things to Do While In Sri Lanka:
So in case you are planning for spending visiting Sri Lanka. Well in that case we are here for you in order to provide you an idea of our services which may help you that do not miss anything and visit all the places that one must visit while in Sri Lanka. Let's go Surfing: As we all know that Sri Lanka is a paradise for all the surfers who are planning to take their first step towards surfing. The Hikkaduwa located at the south- western coast of Sri Lanka is the most famous spot in terms of surfing. Even the experts will also love being here. The climate here is very different; therefor make sure to verify when you should go for surfing. Luckily itis very easy to learn surfing here and the climatic conditions are just perfect for the so called first timers. And in case you are planning to go for something really exciting then Surfing in Sri Lanka is a must try stuff to go for.

Let's go sip the Tea and explore the hidden treasures of the hills in Sri Lanka: The Island is also known as one of the leading producers of Tea in the world and the hills here are just spectacular. The towns around dot the scenic view of the tea plantations here. Also, the lush-green vegetation makes the hills out here an awesome site to be in. Yes! You can also stay here in some of the old plantation houses where you can eat baked food and drink tea. One of the must visit site is Ella and NuwaraELiya don’t miss visiting the place! It is amazingly beautiful and will make you feel as if are somewhere outside this world.

A Visit to the Pilgrimage: Well in our opinion, the topmost attractions are the Adams Peak and in case you decide to visit then you must rush to climb the top. The Adams Peak is the most sacred site in Sri Lanka. Here, you can join a number of pilgrims for about 2 months of the year. Well, no-no!! Don’t be scared as the climb does not require any technical skills, instead it is somewhat like a work out. You will sense the feeling of accomplishment while taking part in this journey on the spiritual path.

The Train Ride: This for sure is one of those things that you must do while in Sri Lanka – Ride the trains. The trains in Sri Lanka will take back in time. As they chug a bit slowly along the hills and the valleys around. The slow journey will make your ride somewhat more special. Imagine, looking out over the mountains and the tea plantations competing with other breathtaking sites of the world and people you come across in the train will be remembered for a long a time. In case you are planning a trip to Sri Lanka, then make sure to add this in your to-do list and also ensure that you make time to travel through the train during your visit.

Visit Yala National Park: Yala National Park is the most incredible park filled with wildlife like Peacocks, Elephant, Jackals, monitor Lizards and Leopards of course when naming a few. Trust us, that you will not be disappointed as you will surely come across the beautiful landscapes full of wild animals. Prices here are pretty reasonable and you will also be able to see a leopard during the jeep safari here. So pack your bags and get ready for a visit in the Yala National Park.

The Turtle Hatchery: Another must visit place in Sri Lanka is to visit the Turtle hatchery. As we all know that turles are under threat due to the situations like pollution, fishing, hunting and the habitat loss. Here, in Sri Lanka the Turtle Hatcheries are doing a great job to keep the turtles alive and well health wise. The best and one of the famous hatcheries in Sri Lanka is Kosgoda Turtle hatchery. A traveller cannot go back without visiting the Turtle hatchery in Sri Lanka.

Come! Let's Laze on the Beautiful Beaches: A Sri Lankan trip would be incomplete if you so not visit a beach! Some of the famous beaches of Sri Lanka are Hikkaduwa, Unawatnua and Kosgoda. Trust us when we say that Sri Lanka has a great beach life. You can also find the isolated beaches all over the coast of Sri Lanka as well. Just go out there and rent a bicycle or the motorbike and EXPLORE!! You will find a number of reasons that why people people visit Sri Lanka and once you come across the nature and the beauty that prevails around you will understand the answer to the why.

Last but not the least Visit Sigiriya: The place has an archeological importance here in Sri Lanka. So, gracing the covers of a number of guide books of the island, hanging upside down in the office of the tour companies along with standing proudly on the cover of various coffee table books, makes you believe that all this is set up in the most beautiful location of the land.

Encapsulated with the surroundings like lush green forest and a number of villages the location definitely set somewhere back in time. In case you love history and archeology then we would highly recommend you to visit Sigiriya.
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