Sri Lanka, an island in the Indian Ocean is located to the South of the Indian subcontinent. It lies between 5 55’ and 9 55’ North of the equator and between the Eastern longitudes 79 42’ and 81 52. The total land area is 65,610 sq km and is astonishingly varied. A length of 445 km and breadth of 225 km encompasses beautiful tropical beaches, verdant vegetation, ancient monuments and a thousand delights to please all tastes. The relief features of the island consist of a mountainous mass somewhat south of the centre, with height exceeding 2,500 meters, surrounded by broad plains. Palm fringed beaches surround the island and the sea temperature rarely fall below 27 C.
It’s not only the island’s scenic beauty that is so enchanting, there are ancient ruins and religious shrines (the Cultural Triangle), national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, charming traditional buildings, a pastoral way of life contrasting with the hubbub of the towns and cities, brilliant beaches and a salubrious climate.
The best way to explore the island is with a chauffeur-guide either on a standard tour or following an itinerary which Siyelgo Tours can arrange to include places of special interest and convenient accommodation.
Transportation in Sri Lanka took a new leap with the construction of first ever highway the Southern Expressway from Kadawatha to Galle,Matara and Colombo to Katunayake. Also Sri Lanka own two international Airports in Mattala and Katunayaka and few domestic airports in Rathmalana, Galle, Koggala, Anuradhapura, Jaffna and Minneriya.