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It\u2019s no wonder that Lonely Planet recently named this island-nation the \u201chottest destination on the planet to visit\u201d. And they weren\u2019t talking about the weather! There are so many reasons that it simply, must be on your bucket list.\u00a0\u00a0Pull\u00a0up\u00a0a map of Sri Lanka and start planning your next\u00a0adventure.\u00a0 <\/b><\/span>There\u2019s the Sri Lankan wildlife. If you are lucky (and there\u2019s a good chance you will be), you\u2019ll spot a plethora of wildlife from your safari truck in one of the national parks. Elephants, deer, crocs, buffalo, wart hogs, monkeys, shrews, heaps of\u00a0bird life\u00a0and even leopards. You can be forgiven for feeling like you\u2019re in Africa.\u00a0<\/span>Secondly, there\u2019s the varied landscapes. You will see pristine beaches, wooded forests, savannah-like plains, lowland forests, wetlands, rocky plains, tea plantations plus more. For a relatively small island \u2013 about the size of Tassie \u2013 there\u2019s a vast difference of landscapes across the regions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Next, there\u2019s the food. OMG (as my teenage daughters would say), this place is for foodies. Hotels have the choice of local dishes and western style. The quality of the local produce and in the hotels is very high. They must hire all the best chefs. Be sure to try the local fish ambul (curry), a Sri Lankan\u00a0specialty. Personally, I was addicted to the dhal and naan bread. (Is it wrong to have it for lunch\u00a0and\u00a0<\/i>dinner)? Make sure you try the egg hopper for breakfast. It\u2019s like a very light pancake which you mix with egg and all sorts of local condiments like ground coconut, chilli and onion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Apart from the food and the Sri Lankan wildlife, Sri Lanka also has history galore \u2013 ancient history and colonial history. The Portuguese, Dutch and Brits all had a role in her development. However, it\u2019s the people that make this island a must-visit. Whether they are Singhalese, Tamil or Moor they will greet you with a smile and want to converse with you. They are also very proud people. And when they work out you are Australian, a discussion on cricket is mandatory.<\/span><\/p>\n

For a small island, it sure packs a punch!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Our Sri\u00a0Lanka tours are tailored for small groups, private groups (of 4 or more) or family tours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Discover beautiful Sri Lanka and book your trip with Blue Dot! \u00a0Contact us<\/a>\u00a0to register your interest for future tours.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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