Sri Lanka, an island of magical proportions, once known as Serendib, Taprobane, the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, and Ceylon has been visited by legendary people such as Mahatma Ghandi, Albert Einstein. Legendary scientist Sir Arthur C Clark went on to make this island his permanent home and considered himself Sri Lanka …. It’s no wonder that Marco Polo said it was ‘‘UNDOUBTEDLLY THE FINEST ISLAND OF ITS SIZE IN THE WORLD’’
Sri Lanka is a lush, tropical island paradise, known to Arab traders as Serendib – hence "serendipity", meaning discovery by happy accident. Set in the Indian Ocean in South Asia, the tropical island nation of Sri Lanka has a history dating back to the birth of time. It is a place where the original soul of Buddhism still flourishes and where nature’s beauty remains abundant and un-spoilt. Few places in the world can offer the traveler such a remarkable combination of stunning landscapes, pristine beaches, captivating cultural heritage and unique experiences within such a compact location.