Sri Lanka is another beach country that sits beside the tip of the Indian Peninsula. Highly influenced by Buddhism, this region is yet to become a commercial beach destination. Hence, you can still drop by and enjoy its quiet surrounding, unlettered beaches, great sightseeing locations and more. The island is a part of the Indian Plate and is separated by the Gulf of Mannar. The land elevates as you go inside, with the presence of mountains in the central part of, with the highest point being Pidurutalagala. The island is drained by a network of 103 rivers, 45 estuaries, 40 lagoons, and a 7,000-hectare vast mangrove system.

The culture of Sri Lanka is influenced by its neighbors, invaders, and visitors. One will find Indian, Buddhist, Portuguese and Dutch, even British influences in the lifestyle, architecture, and cuisine of Sri Lanka. Inhabited by the Sri Lankan Moors & Tamils, Burghers, Malays, Chinese, as well as Sinhalese, the region is multi-ethnic. They mostly dine on steamed rice and flavorful curries prepared with coconut milk, cashews, nutmeg, cinnamon and more.