There has been a constant record of human settlement in Sri Lanka for over two millennia, with the Indian subcontinent shaping a significant part of the country’s civilisation. It was from India that Sri Lanka derived its two main religions, Buddhism and Hinduism, along with its two dominant ethnic groups, the Tamils and the Sinhalese. The influence of India is also clearly evident in the island’s music, literature, architecture, art, astronomy, and medicine.
The prehistory of Sri Lanka can be traced back to 500,000 years ago. The island’s earliest inhabitants are predicted to be ancestors of an indigenous people known as the Vedda people, close to 2500 of whom are said to live in modern day Sri Lanka. With a population of about 22 million, Sri Lanka is home to numerous ethnicities, languages, and cultures.
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Through a delightful combination of its beautiful beaches, scrumptious food, warm ambience, and rich cultural heritage, Sri Lanka has made a name for itself as one of the most popular tourist destinations. Hailed as ‘The Pearl of the Indian Ocean’, this South Asian country offers a variety of unique attractions which you can visit with affordable and eclectic Sri Lanka tour packages available at GT Holidays. Covering an area of 65,610 sq. km, the island nation embraces travellers with its rich cultural heritage, sandy beaches, wildlife safari, and underwater adventures.
Whether you’re looking for a short stay that covers the beaches and architecture of Sri Lanka or a longer one which allows you to explore all the hidden corners of the country, we’ve got you sorted. Right from packages for honeymoon couples to those searching for a family-friendly trip, our Sri Lanka tour packages are guaranteed to make your vacation infinitely sweeter.