1. H E R I T A G E V E N T U R E S Sanghamitta Girls College World Link Society

2. TOURISM IN GLOBAL CONTEXT

3. “ Tourism is travel for recreational, leisure, or business purposes, usually of a limited duration ” Wikipedia “ Tourist - a person who is Traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes “ World Tourism Organization DEFINE TOURISM & TOURIST

4. TYPES OF TOURISM IN THE WORLD

5. TOURISM IN LOCAL CONTEXT

6. SRI LANKA & TOURISM  The explorer Marco Polo of the 12th century wrote that Sri Lanka is the finest island in the whole world.  Sri Lanka is great tourist destination particularly for European travelers.  In 2012,the organization called post office worldwide holiday costs barometer named Sri Lanka as the Best Valued Destination for holidays. Advantages of Sri Lanka as a tourist destination. Sri Lanka is an authentic tourist destination. Sri Lanka is a compact island of 65,610 km 2 where a tourist can travel the length and breadth of the country within a few days. Diversity of the tourism product is unparalleled.

7. TOURISM IN SRI LANKA & TOURIST ARRIVAL IN 2012-2013  Government targeted to fulfill the infrastructure and other requirements in order to attract 2.5 million tourists annually, by the year 2016.  The ‘Tourism Development Strategy 2011-2016’ addresses the wider issues related to the tourism industry.  Government targeted to position Sri Lanka as the world’s most treasured island for tourism.

8. TOURIST ATTRACTIVE PLACES IN SRI LANKA

9. THE TEMPLE OF THE TOOTH RELIC.

10. DAMBULU VIHARAYA.

11. SIGIRIYA.

12. TEA ESTATES. TEA ESTATES IN HILL COUNTRY AND LOW COUNTRY.

13. PERADENIYA BOTANICAL GARDEN.

14. BEAUTIFUL BEACHES. BEAUTIFUL BEACHES AROUND THE ISLAND.

15. EIGHT WONDERFUL EXPERIENCES TO TOURISTS IN SRI LANKA. Golden beaches a washed with aquamarine waves. For a mind free of its cankers and a body free of its pains. Adventures from the tops of the mountains & depth of ocean. Sri Lanka holds some of ancient cities. A wild and untamed Sri Lanka filled with natural wonders. A nation famed for serene smiles, happy greetings & helpful nature. Discover a country filled with the essence of a paradise. Every month brings a celebration either religious or cultural importance. PristineHeritageAdventure Wild BlissScenic Festive Essence

16. FAMOUS TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN SRI LANKA.

17. FAMOUS TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN SRI LANKA - KANDY  Kandy, the last royal capital of Sri Lanka is a major tourist destination. ( 115km from Colombo)  Famous for the Temple of the Tooth & many other temples in the city it could be called as the cultural capital of the island. Lankathilake Viharaya Hindu Shrine at Kandy Kandy Perahara Gadoladeniya Temple Embekke Temple Dalada Maligawa

18. FAMOUS TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN SRI LANKA - ANURADHAPURA  Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capital of Sri Lanka.  Famous for its well-preserved ruins of ancient Lankan civilization.  The ancient city, considered sacred to the Buddhist world. Abhayagiriya Tanks Jayasrima Bodhiya Thuparamaya Kuttam Pokuna Jethawanaramaya

19. FAMOUS TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN SRI LANKA - BENTOTA.  Bentota is situated on the southern coastal tip of the Galle District of the Southern Province.  The town is a popular tourist attraction.  Especially famous among the foreign tourists.  Bentota also delivers an ancient art of healing called Ayurveda.  Bentota is also famous for its production in Toddy.

20.  Beruwela, is a small resort town in the south western coastal belt of Sri Lanka.  Arugam Bay is a bay situated on the Indian Ocean in the dry zone of Sri Lanka's southeast coast. FAMOUS TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN SRI LANKA – ARUGAMBAY AND BERUWALA.

21. FAMOUS TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN SRI LANKA - GALLE  Galle reached the height of its development in the 18th century, during the Dutch colonial period.  Galle is the Capital city of Southern Province.  Galle is one of major city in Sri Lanka, situated 119km away from Colombo.  Prominent landmarks – Galle Fort Clock tower Light house Natural harbor National Marine Meuseum Martin wickramasinghe museum Galle Remformed church Galle Reformed Church Clock Tower Galle Fort All Saint Aglican Church Light House Martin Wickramasinghe Museum

22. FAMOUS TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN SRI LANKA - HIKKADUWA  Hikkaduwa is a small town on the south coast of Sri Lanka. Snorkeling in Hikkaduwa Madhu Gaga Thotagamuwa Viharaya Hikkaduwa Corals Surfing in Hikkaduwa Turtle Farm

23. FAMOUS TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN SRI LANKA - KALKUDA, KALPITIYA  Kalkuda is a coastal resort town located about 35 km Northwest of Batticaloa.  It used to be a popular tourist destination. Kalpitiya Lagoon Kalkuda Beach  Kalpitiya is in the Puttalam district of Sri Lanka is remarkably untouched by tourism.  Tourist attractive places in Kalpitiya as follows  The Dutch Fort  St Peter's Kerk church  Leisurely boat rides up the lagoon

24. FAMOUS TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN SRI LANKA - POLONNARUWA  Polonnaruwa is the main town of Polonnaruwa District located in the North Central Province.  Polonnaruwa is a showcase for tourists of the great ancient Sri Lankan architecture dating back to 12th Century. Lankathilake ViharayaPothgul Viharaya Galviharaya Nishshanka Latha Mandapaya King Parakramabahu Statue Galpotha in Polonnaruwa

25. FAMOUS TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN SRI LANKA - NEGAMBO  Negombo is a major tourist destination in Sri Lanka.  This city is an ideal and liberal place with luxury life style, for those who want quick access to and from the country's international airport.  Famous Tourist attractive Places in Negombo  Dutch fort  Centuries-old Portuguese and Dutch houses  Churches  Negombo is also home to the country's second-largest fish market. Dutch Fort- Negombo Negombo Lagoon Sebastian Church - Negombo Negombo Beach Dutch Clock Tower - Negombo Dutch Canal

26. FAMOUS TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN SRI LANKA - NUWARA ELIYA  Nuwara Eliya locates in the Central province of Sri Lanka.  The city has picturesque landscape and temperate climate.  Tourist Attractive places in Nuwara Eliya  Golf course  Trout streams  Victoria Park  Boating or fishing on Lake Gregory Victoria gardenTea states Victoria garden Gregory Lake Water Falls

27. FAMOUS TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN SRI LANKA - TRINCOMALEE  Trincomalee is a major resort port city of Eastern Province, Sri Lanka.  Popular tourist attractive places  Beaches at Uppuveli, Salli and Nilaveli  Surfing  Scuba diving  Fishing  Whale watching  Kanniya Hot Springs  Dutch Fort  Koneshwaram Temple Koneshwaram temple Hot springs KannniyaDutch Fort - Trincomalee Nilaveli & Uppuveli Beaches

28. FAMOUS TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN SRI LANKA - WELIGAMA & UNAWATUNA  Unawatuna is a coastal town in Galle district of Sri Lanka.  Unawatuna is rich in its biodiversity.  Weligama is a town in Matara District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka.

29. FAMOUS TOURIST SITES IN SRI LANKA

30. FAMOUS TOURIST SITES IN SRI LANKA - SIGIRIYA Moat at Sigiriya Water Garden at Sigiriya Sigiriya Lions Paw Summit Ruins Paintings at Sigiriya  Sigiriya is located in the Matale District near town of Dambulla of the Central Province, Sri Lanka. Today Sigiriya is a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site.  One of the best preserved examples of ancient urban planning.  Sigiriya comprised with followings  Water Gardens.  Boulder Gardens.  Terraced gardens.

31. FAMOUS TOURIST SITES IN SRI LANKA - DAMBULLA  Dambulla locate in 148 km away from Colombo.  Tourist attractive Places in Dambulla:  Cave Temple.  Largest rose quartz mountain range in South Asia.  Iron wood forest (Namal Uyana).  Ibbankatuwa prehistoric burial site Cave Temple Ibbankatuwa Pre Historic Burial Site Dambulla Rankoth vehera Namal Uyana Kandalama Reservoir

32. FAMOUS TOURIST SITE IN SRI LANKA - HORTAIN PLAINS  Hortain Plains is a National Park locates in the highlands of Sri Lanka.  It is a famous tourist attractive place in Sri Lanka.  Enrich with scenic beauty. Beautiful images of Hortain Plains

33. FAMOUS TOURIST SITES IN SRI LANKA KNUCLES RANGE SINHARAJA RAIN FOREST

34. FAMOUS TOURIST SITES IN SRI LANKA ADAMS PEAK PINNAWALA ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE

35. FAMOUS TOURIST SITES IN SRI LANKA KUMANA NATIONAL PARK

36. FAMOUS TOURIST SITES IN SRI LANKA YALA NATIONAL PARK

37. FAMOUS TOURIST SITES IN SRI LANKA BUNDALA NATIONAL PARK

38. FAMOUS TOURIST SITES IN SRI LANKA MINNERIYA NATIONAL PARK The Best Place To See Asian Elephants

39. FAMOUS TOURIST SITES IN SRI LANKA WILPATTU NATIONAL PARK

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42. EGYPT. Egypt, is a transcontinental country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia, via a land bridge formed by the Sinai Peninsula. Capital : Cairo Currency use: Egyptian pound Government: Provisional government Located in : African continent Official language: Modern Standard Arabic

43.  Once an isolated coastal village, Dahab turned into a hippie hangout in the 1980 ′ s and became something of an “alternative resort” DAHAB.

44. Located in the Libyan Desert, Siwa Oasis is one of Egypt’s isolated settlements. SIWA OASIS.

45. Home to at least 120,000 items of ancient Egyptian antiquities, the Egyptian Museum is one of Cairo’s top attraction. There are two main floors of the museum. On the ground floor there is an extensive collection of papyrus and coins used in by the ancient Egyptians. EGYPTIAN MUSEUM..