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Faced with tremendous population pressure, the forests of the Western Ghats and Sri Lanka have been dramatically impacted by the demands for timber and agricultural land. Remaining forests of the Western Ghats are heavily fragmented; in Sri Lanka, only 1.5 percent of the original forest remains. Population levels are also applying increased stress on the fringes of protected areas where many farms, loggers, and poachers use the resources illegally.

Due in part to the varying effect of the yearly monsoons and the high mountain regions, this hotspot is home to a rich endemic assemblage of plants, reptiles, and amphibians. Sir Lanka alone may be home to as many as 140 endemic species of amphibians. The region also houses important populations of Asian elephants, Indian tigers, and the Endangered lion-tailed macaque. Freshwater fish endemism is extremely high as well, with over 140 native species. READ MORE 4

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Adventure Sports Sri Lank is a superb place for adventurous tourist who love to do some adventure sports. There are ample opportunities for tourist to experience several adventure activities ... READ MORE
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Beaches Sri Lanka is a paradise of unlimited sun, sea, sand and surf all year round. Sri Lanka is never out of season for a beach holiday. There is always some part of the beach that has friendly and warm waters... READ MORE

Fauna and Flora The Ecology of Sri Lanka is unique, caused by its geographical position and by its geological and climatic history. The island is one of the world's bio-diversity hot-spots... READ MORE

Mountains Sri Lanka’s Mountains were formed over many millions of years. The middle of the country comprises a large upland plain that is edged on its southern and round to its... READ MORE

Tea Country It is little wonder that, with over 3000 kilometres of coastline, South Africa should possess some of the world’s finest and most beautiful beaches... READ MORE

Waterfalls The island is blessed with 103 rivers and rushing down rocky precipices forming a number of roaring waterfalls of various shapes and heights, all ending up loosing the momentum at the Indian Ocean... READ MORE

Weddings Sri Lanka is an exotic tropical wedding destination with the ideal romantic Indian Ocean beach setting you have in your dreams... READ MORE

Wildlife Sri Lanka has a rich and exotic variety of wildlife. The jungles of Sri Lanka abound in a variety of wildlife, which is surprising for an island of its size in the tropics... READ MORE

Anuradhapura: Anuradhapura,is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, world famous for its well preserved ruins of the Great Sri Lankan Civilization. The city now a UNESCO heritage site, lies 205 km north of the current capital Colombo in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka.

Polonnaruwa: The second most ancient of Sri Lanka's kingdoms, Polonnaruwa was first declared the capital city by King Vijayabahu I, who defeated the Chola invaders in 1070 CE to reunite the country once more under a local leader.

Kandy: Kandy is the English name for the city of Maha Nuvara (Senkadagalapura) in the centre of Sri Lanka. It is the capital of the Central Province and Mahanuvara District. It lies in the midst of hills in the Kandy Valley which crosses an area of tropical plantations, mainly tea.

Nuwara Eliya: The town was founded by Samuel Baker as a hill retreat for the British during the colonial era, where typical English pastimes including fox hunting, polo and cricket were played. Many of the buildings retain features from the colonial period, and even new hotels are often built and furnished in the colonial style.

Galle: Galle is a town situated on the southwestern tip of Sri Lanka, 119 km from Colombo. Galle was known as Gimhathiththa (although Ibn Batuta in the 14th century refers to it as Qali) before the arrival of the Portuguese in the 16th century, when it was the main port on the island.

Sri Lanka is an ancient land that, despite the growth in tourism, has retained its beauty and fragile ecology. You've vowed to see as much of that beauty as possible - why not make that promise easier to fulfill? Buy timeshares and vacation a little easier. What's more, if you purchase RCI points you can choose a new destination every year. Try a waterfall vacation one year, visiting some incredible vistas along the way. During another holiday you can tour tea plantations or the mountain regions. Sri Lanka's exotic nature can become as familiar to you as your own back yard.