Sri Lanka, an island in the Indian Ocean and located south of the Indian subcontinent, is also known as the Island of Serendipity. Sri Lanka lies between 5° 55' and 9° 55' north of the equator and between the eastern longitudes 79° 42' and 81° 52'. From North to South it has a maximum length of 435 km (270 miles) and at its widest point it measures 225 km. (140 miles), giving it a land area of 65,600 sq.km. (25,000 sq.miles). This entire stretch encompasses beautiful tropical beaches, verdant vegetation, ancient monuments and a thousand delights to please all tastes.



Sri Lanka is a green, fertile tropical island with palm-fringed beaches, misty mountains and significant archaeology. Explore rain forests, marvel at ancient cities, discover the many national parks or get dazzled by the famous gems. Or relax on deserted beaches, surf some of the best waves in the world and enjoy the unique beach life.