Bio Diversity of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a paradise island with remarkable bio diversity. The magnitude of bio diversity is very high in Sri Lanka to its proportions. Because of this Sri Lanka is ranked as the 10^th highest in its bio diversification. Although Sri Lanka is a tropical island which is close to the equator the geographical change is dramatic. Geographic variation of Sri Lanka is led to many ecological systems which is the natural habitats of many animal and plant species. In Sri Lanka you can evident wet evergreen/undisturbed rain forest such as Sinharaja to patanas grasslands in Horton plain, Agarapatana wet lands like Muthurajawela, Bellanwila, Maduru Oya wild life parks such as Yala, GalOya, Wasgamuwa and beaches such as Hikkaduwa, Unawatuna, Bentota etc. Sri Lanka is the best place to study behavioral patterns of many different species and for studying echo systems. Visit this tiny island and make your vacation travel a memorable one.

Esala Perahera
Esala Perahera is the grand festival of Esala held in Sri Lanka. It is very grand with elegant costumes. Happening in July or August in Kandy, it has become a unique symbol of Sri Lanka. It is a Buddhist festival consisting of dances and richly-decorated elephants. There are fire-dances, whip-dances, Kandian dances and various other cultural dances. The elephants are usually adorned with lavish garments. The festival ends with the traditional 'diya-kepeema'. The elephant is paraded around the city bearing the tooth of Buddha.

Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage
Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, one of the most popular attractions in Sri Lanka, is 80km northeast of Colombo. It is among the biggest herds of captive elephants in the world. The Orphanage is the first of its kind in the world where abandoned and disabled elephants get lot of love, care and protection. It is one of the world's best elephant breeding centers. Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage is a place an elephant lover would never forget.

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Foods in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan food is unique like it's Culture. The cultivation of many types of rice, spices, vegetables and fruit, coupled with past foreign influences, ensures that Sri Lanka enjoys a varied and select cuisine. Foods in Sri Lanka can be hot or very mild.

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