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Quote - Joseph Pulitzer

"PUT IT BEFORE THEM BRIEFLY SO THEY WILL READ IT, CLEARLY SO THEY WILL APPRECIATE IT, PICTURESQUELY SO THEY WILL REMEMBER IT AND, ABOVE ALL, ACCURATELY SO THEY WILL BE GUIDED BY ITS LIGHT" ***** JOSEPH PULITZER *****
DISCOVER - SRI LANKA: PROLOGUE

IN PRAISE OF MY BEAUTIFUL ISLAND,
INFORMATION, PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEO.

THE 13th CENTURY VENETIAN TRAVELER MARCO POLO DESCRIBED THE ISLAND AS 'THE JADE PENDANT IN THE INDIAN OCEAN'. THE ABUNDANCE OF GEMSTONES, SPICES, RAIN FORESTS AND WILDLIFE; THE MAGNIFICENT BEACHES, ANCIENT RUINS AND A WRITTEN HISTORY OF OVER 2500 YEARS MAKE THIS ISLAND A TOURISTS' PARADISE.

THE RUINED CITIES OF ANURADHAPURA AND POLONNARUWA ILLUSTRATE THE GLORY OF THE ANCIENT KINGDOMS. THE GIGANTIC STUPAS AND BUDDHA STATUES ARE AMONG THE BIGGEST MAN MADE STRUCTURES OF THE WORLD. THE MASSIVE RESERVOIRS, BUILT BY ANCIENT KINGS TO IRRIGATE THOUSANDS OF ACRES OF LAND, ARE MARVELS OF HYDRO ENGINEERING. THERE ARE EIGHT UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES IN SRI LANKA

THE ISLAND WAS KNOWN TO THE GREEKS AS 'TAPROBANE' AND TO THE ARABS AS 'SERENDIB'. EARLY MERCHANTS VISITED THE ISLAND IN SEARCH OF GEMSTONES AND SPICES, MAINLY CINNAMON AND PEPPER. COFFEE AND TEA PLANTATIONS WERE STARTED BY THE BRITISH COLONIAL RULERS. CEYLON TEA IS FAMOUS THE WORLD OVER.

TOURISM INDUSTRY IS A MAJOR MONEY SPINNER FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL ISLAND. THE VAST EXPANSE OF BEACHES, RAIN FORESTS AND NATIONAL PARKS WITH HERDS OF WILD ELEPHANTS, THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS WITH LITHE WATER FALLS, BRING IN THE TOURISTS. THE ISLAND IS DOTTED WITH HUNDREDS OF HOTELS TO ACCOMMODATE THE TRAVELER. AN ISLAND OF 25,000 SQ; MILES HAS 103 RIVERS AND 25000 RESERVOIRS, MOSTLY MAN MADE. WITH VARYING CLIMATIC CONDITIONS THIS IS TRULY A 'SMALL MIRACLE'.

" THE ISLAND OF SRI LANKA IS A SMALL UNIVERSE, IT CONTAINS AS MANY VARIATIONS OF CULTURE, SCENERY AND CLIMATE AS SOME COUNTRIES A DOZEN TIMES ITS SIZE........I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE THAT THERE IS ANY COUNTRY WHICH SCORES SO HIGHLY IN ALL DEPARTMENTS - WHICH HAVE SO MANY ADVANTAGES AND SO FEW DISADVANTAGES. LOVELY BEACHES, BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPES, IMPRESSIVE RUINS, A VIBRANT CULTURE AND CHARMING PEOPLE- NO WONDER SRI LANKA IS A SMALL MIRACLE ".***** Arthur C. Clark *****




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27 February, 2018

SRI LANKA - SMALL MIRACLE [ COLLAGE ]


" THE ISLAND OF SRI LANKA IS A SMALL UNIVERSE, IT CONTAINS AS MANY VARIATIONS OF CULTURE, SCENERY AND CLIMATE AS SOME COUNTRIES A DOZEN TIMES ITS SIZE........I FIND IT HARD TO BELEIVE THAT THERE IS ANY COUNTRY WHICH SCORES SO HIGHLY IN ALL DEPARTMENTS - WHICH HAVE SO MANY ADVANTAGES AND SO FEW DISADVANTAGES. LOVELY BEACHES, BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPES, IMPRESSIVE RUINS, A VIBRANT CULTURE AND CHARMING PEOPLE- NO WONDER SRI LANKA IS A SMALL MIRACLE ".

                                                               Arthur C. Clark



                                                                                                 


Pics by : Nelsonlanka
            
             Gerrit,Netty,Hans and Hanneke [ Belgium ]

18 February, 2013

SRI LANKA - WELCOME !



Few places in the world can offer the traveler 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 square kilometers lie 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 1,330 kilometers 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 lakes and water bodies, to a culture that extends back to over 2,500 years.

This is an island of magical proportions, once known as Serendib, Taprobane, the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, and Ceylon. Discover refreshingly Sri Lanka! — with Irina Neacsu and 7 others.




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12 January, 2013

SRI LANKA - 1,000,000 TOURIST ARRIVALS IN 2012


Sri Lanka Tourism Achieves Record-Breaking One Million Tourist Arrivals In 2012 - Revenue Hits Over 1 Billion US$







18 May, 2012

SRI LANKA - SNORKELING [ KALPITIYA ]


Snorkeling in the crystal clear blue waters of Kalpitiya, above the coral beds,
is an exhilarating experience, it is a recreational  activity to observe underwater life with little equipment. In the pictures, Ashan with some kids at Kalpitiya.



Pics by : Ashan


Little Adventures

24 March, 2012

SRI LANKA - TIP OF KALPITIYA PENINSULAR


A haven for whale and dolphin watching, Kalpitiya on the North Western coast is a popular tourist destination.




Pics : Courtesy, Ashan


Little Adventures

20 February, 2012

SRI LANKA - DOLPHINS OF KALPITIYA


Located in the North Eastern part of the Island, Kalpitiya lagoon is the ideal place for dolphin and whale watching.


Pics : Courtesy, Ashan Seneviratne

Little Adventures

13 February, 2012

SRI LANKA - KNUCKLES MOUNTAIN RANGE


The Knuckles mountain range, situated in the Central highlands of Sri Lanka, has its unique biodiversity. This area has the climatic conditions of all the climatic zones of this country, some mountain tops are covered by cloud forests and the landscapes are breathtaking. It's no wonder my beautiful Island is called, Paradise !



Pics : Courtesy Mohan


Nikon : D 7000

28 October, 2011

SRI LANKA - SAFARI [ YALA NATIONAL PARK ]


Designated as a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1938, Yala covers 979 square kilometers and is best known for its elephants,leopards and aquatic birds. Yala has 215 bird and 44 mammal species and it has one of the highest leopard densities of the world.

Close encounter 


Across the river

Pics, courtesy : Ajithsen  [ Tour of Yala, 1994 ]

22 October, 2011

SRI LANKA - JADE PENDANT OF THE INDIAN OCEAN [ COLLAGE ]


THE 13th CENTURY VENETIAN TRAVELER MARCO POLO DESCRIBED THE ISLAND AS ' THE JADE PENDANT IN THE INDIAN OCEAN '. THE ABUNDANCE OF GEMSTONES, SPICES, RAIN FORESTS AND WILDLIFE; THE MAGNIFICENT BEACHES, ANCIENT RUINS AND A WRITTEN HISTORY OF OVER 2500 YEARS MAKE THIS ISLAND A TOURISTS' PARADISE.


Pics by : Nelsonlanka
            
             Gerrit,Netty,Hans and Hanneke [ Belgium ]
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