Of late, Thailand has become way too mainstream and commercialized. If you are looking for an off-beat tropical adventure, we recommend the island and country of Sri Lanka.\u00a0\u00a0Though\u00a0it is a small island in the Indian\u00a0Ocean,\u00a0it has the weather, locales and natural beauty to blow your mind away. Here is why you need to pack your bags and book your flight to Sri Lanka:<\/p>\n
Welcome to Sri Lankan\u00a0paradise.<\/p>\n
Often, called\u00a0a \u2018photographer\u2019s paradise\u2019 Sri Lanka is a region that\u2019s unexplored, which means you get your time with nature rather than those typical touristy places. Therefore, you will get a large chunk of unspoiled natural beauty and virgin landscapes.<\/p>\n
Hospitality<\/p>\n
Someone once said\u00a0\u2018great places can be found\u00a0anywhere\u00a0but great hospitality is rare\u2019. You\u00a0can measure\u00a0any country\u00a0with its level of hospitality. And thankfully, Sri Lanka is right up there with the best in the world. The people here are\u00a0friendly, courteous and easy going. They are more than willing to\u00a0go out of their way to\u00a0help you when you need it the most. What\u2019s more pleasing is to always see a smile on their face to welcome you. Their genuineness will win your heart.<\/p>\n
Ancient\u00a0civilization.<\/p>\n
Though every country has a story to tell, Sri Lanka has some of the oldest and most fascinating ones.\u00a0You can experience these\u00a0stories\u00a0while\u00a0exploring the ancient ruins or temples. It is home to several religions like Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity and Muslim. The best part, all of them are living in peace\u00a0and sanctity. Don\u2019t miss the old temples such as Anuradha Complex or the golden-roof Temple of the Sacred Tooth\u00a0Relic in the historic city of Kandy.<\/p>\n
Wide variety of\u00a0wildlife.<\/p>\n
Sri Lanka has 14 national parks\u00a0and\u00a0reserves, which are home to varied species of mammals such as leopard, sloth bear, hog, wild boar, civet cat and many more. If you are a wildlife lover, you\u2019ve got the\u00a0perfect excuse\u00a0to be here at Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n
Reach the\u00a0beach.<\/p>\n
After visiting temples and wildlife, all you need is to dip in the ocean waters of Sri Lanka. And you are in for\u00a0a beach paradise. From pristine white sandy beaches, to the golden sands, there\u00a0is\u00a0plenty of\u00a0variety at each beachfront.\u00a0You can\u00a0even indulge\u00a0in water sports, or watch spinner dolphins in Kalpitiya and blue whales off the coast in\u00a0Mirissa. And if that\u2019s not\u00a0enough, you have a line-up of entertainment activities\u00a0like\u00a0casinos,\u00a0bars\u00a0and\u00a0pubs.<\/p>\n