Sri Lanka is filled with romantic landscapes, governed by rising
mountains, lush forests, ocean like tanks and gushing waterfalls, that
it was considered the lost paradise by many a globe trotters, who fell
upon the country. The golden beaches of the country had been praised for
their picture postcard views since eternity. The dusk and dawn and many
human activities connected to these times of the day creates a vibrant
picture along the coasts of Sri Lanka.
The central highlands of the island are filled with pictures of
stirring mountains carpeted with lush green tea gardens, roaring
waterfalls mingling with the clouds and landscapes shimmering in
sunlight and disappearing under the rising mist. Travelling towards the
top of the country to the North Central Valley of the Kings, mountains
covered with lush tropical forests disappears under the glare of the sun
giving way to acres of light green carpets of paddy dotted with
towering ancient white stupas and fed with oceans like reservoirs
locally known as wewa. Giant statues of Lord Buddha rises above the
forest line while ancient palaces stand abandoned to the forest, waiting
for a master, who long departed from life.
Travelingfurther north the landscape changes drastically, North of
Sri Lanka is a world apart from the rest of country. Colorful Hindu
temples replace the white pagodas while sari clad damsels roam the
streets on bicycles. On the western coasts of the country is Colombo, a capital city of the
island, which displays a rich colonial heritage. A potpourri of races,
religions and cultures, Colombo parades the best and worst the country
has to offer. 
