Sri Lanka or an Immersion in the Heart of Buddhist Spirituality

You have one wish : leave on a jet plane, travel, discover a new destination, a new culture... But where to go? Especially since you are looking for a trip out of the ordinary for your holiday. We can only advise you to opt for a paradise island where the unusual is key : Sri Lanka, also known as the resplendent island.

Equivalent to 1/10th of France, this island south of India, is small only by size. Sri Lanka is truly a unique destination in the world and has the advantage of pleasing all types of tourists. Family, friends or lovers, Sri Lanka is an ideal destination that will satisfy a diverse and demanding clientele.

Sri Lanka evolves around a very spiritual environment. This is indeed the bastion of traditional Buddhism. It is possible, for the delight of tourists, to visit many cultural, archaeological and religious sites. Numerous temples and statues built in honor of Buddha can be found around the country. You can visit the city of Bodhagaya, which is considered one of the four holy places of Buddhism. You will find there the Tree of Bodhi, where Buddha would have found enlightenment, and the magnificent Mahabodhi Temple, classified UNESCO World Heritage. Do not forget to stop in the famous Anuradhapura, the ancient capital of the country, also classified by Unesco. You can see the huge Lion Rock Sigiraya with its wonderful frescoes and ruins. Although beautiful, the cave temples of Dambulla City, home to more than 150 Buddha statues with twelfth century engravings, make Dambulla one of the most curious places in the region.

For a less spiritual experience, enjoy a safari in Yala West National Park where you can see elephants, buffaloes, leopards, bears and crocodiles. Adam Pic is also an amazing place to see. Over 2200m high, it is considered a holy place and is a gathering point for many pilgrims who claim that at the top can be seen the foot print of Buddha, Adam, Shiva or St. Thomas depending on the different religious versions. Sri Lanka also offers many gifts hidden and unknown to the public. We recommend you to take a ride to Haputale to discover the tea plantations and processing plants. These teas are famous worldwide.

And how can you even think of leaving Sri Lanka without spending some time at the beach? Treat yourself to a relaxing break, enjoy the sun, white sand, beautiful blue sea and exotic cocktails. Even more so that Sri Lanka is also a great place to enjoy water sports in a dream panorama. We recommend the beaches of Hikkaduwa and Arugam Bay for surfing, kitesurfing and diving. On the beach in Weligama, you can observe a rare and unusual local tradition. Fishermen on stilts who play tightrope because of the power of the waves.

 So when are you leaving for Sri Lanka?