Sri Lanka is located in the Indian Ocean & is a country where you still feel the essence of original Buddhism. Pristine beaches, botanical gardens, waterfalls, wildlife centuries Srilanka has it all. Srilanka oftenly called as, " The Lost Paradise ", " The Land Of Serendipity ", " The Resplendent Land " and " The Pearl Of The Indian Ocean ". Srilanka is one of the largest producers of Tea in the world & is best known for its unorthodox tea. Also, they are one of the best for Safari destination in the world outside Africa. There are verdant rainforests, misty hills amid fertile tea plantations and miles upon miles of dazzling beaches. Most famous beaches of Srilanka are Trincomalee, Nilaveli, Mirissa, Tangalle, Arugam bay, Galle, Bentota, Kalpitiya, Hikkaduwa, Koggala, Pasikudah, Unawatuna, Weligama, Nagadeepa, Negombo, Induruwa & many more! Not only beaches, Srilanka is home to so many famous wildlife sanctuaries like Kumana National Park, Minneriya National Park, Udawalawe National Park, Wilpattu National Park, Wasgamuwa National Park etc! The country is famous for many adventure activities like Hot air ballooning, Kitesurfing, Whale watching, Madu river safari, Scuba diving & Trekking. Srilanka has a few interesting facts related to its history. It has been believed that the Adam's peak in Sri Lankan is the place where Adam first set foot to the Earth and that the footprint at the peak actually belong's to Adam , but buddhists believe that the foot print's owner is the Buddha, hence the reason for pilgrimages up the Siripada. Even the Adam's bridge ( the bridge connecting the Southern Indian coast and the Northern peninsula of Sri Lanka ), is said to be tred by Adam himself, whereas the other theories are that Rama with the help of Hanuman crossed the bridge in order to save Sita from the evil clutches of Ravana.
Scuba diving is a mode of underwater diving where the diver uses a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus which is completely independent of surface supply, to breathe underwater.
A combination of Hiking & walking is known as Trekking. It usually takes place on trails in areas of relatively unspoiled wilderness.
A hot air balloon is a lighter-than-air aircraft consisting of a bag, called an envelope, which contains heated air. Suspended beneath is a gondola or wicker basket, which carries passengers and a source of heat, in most cases an open flame caused by burning liquid propane.