Sunday, April 7, 2013

The Advantages Of Sri Lanka Rent A Car

By Alba Durham


Sri Lanka is one of the most stunning and interesting country's in the world. It has a thriving and fascinating Buddhist culture and there are many fantastic attractions for visitors. You can enjoy stunning national parks, trek in the mountains, relax on a tropical beach, explore ancient archeological ruins and much more. You will be rewarded with an amazing trip if you hire a car to get you around, so you can come and go as you like and not have to rely on public transport. Arrange Sri Lanka rent a car is easy to do at the main city's and airports in the country. You can also arrange car hire on the internet before you arrive.

The country is extremely beautiful with a fascinating culture and ancient history. There are many historical sites in the country and are well worth visiting. Sir Lanka is made up of nine provinces. The Central province, Northern Province, North Central Province, Eastern Province, North western Province, Sabaragamuwa Province, Uva Province, Southern Province and Western Province. All provinces are worth visiting, but many parts the Northern Province remains unsafe for tourists due to uncleared landmines and unexploded ordinance resulting from decades of war.

The Highlands of Sri Lanka are situated in the Central Province. Here you can enjoy stunning countryside with lush rolling hills, waterfalls and beautiful tea plantations. In the Horton Plains National Park you can see the famous World's End, which is a 1050 meter high sheer precipice. You will also see the country's highest mountain, Piduruthalagala here, and there are plenty of opportunities to go trekking.

The province with the majority of the country's historical sites is the North Central Province. It is here that you can explore the ancient kingdoms of Sri Lanka at numerous archeological zones. The Southern province has the county's most beautiful beaches, and there are also national parks to enjoy with an abundance of flora and fauna. The historical city of Galle in the province is also well worth a look.

Uva province contains the beautiful and sleepy town of Ella. This pretty town has little to offer tourists apart from being pretty, but the surrounding countryside is spectacular, with rolling hills and tea plantations. You can go on day hikes and visit the incredible Rawana Ella falls, which is situated five kilometers out of the town.

The Western Province will be where you will start your trip, as the capital city of Colombo is here, as well as the main international airport. The province has some beautiful beach resorts including the famous Beruwela Beach resort, which is a great place to begin a trip around the country.

As well as fantastic tourist attractions and stunning scenery the country also has a rich and vibrant Buddhist culture that you can experience at Sri Lanka's beautiful temples. There country also has delicious food to enjoy. There is also an abundance of excellent accommodation that will suit all budgets, from five star hotels to budget backpacker hostels.

Having your own wheels is by far the best way to explore Sri Lanka and get off the beaten track. You can come and go as you want and stop and enjoy the spectacular countryside, towns and villages whenever you feel like it. It is easy to arrange Sri Lanka rent a car at the airport or online before you leave home so it is waiting for you to drive away when you arrive.




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