Some call it "paradise" I call it "home"!

The National Geographic Channel in an exclusive report categorized Sri Lanka as the second best place to visit.

The commentators, the Times Travel Writer Jil Crawshow and Editor of Wandertrust Magazine describe Sri Lanka as 'definitely a best place to visit'.

Referring to the first world traveller Marco Polo's description of his 'favourite island', as the 'Jade Pendant in the Indian Ocean', the commentators state that Sri Lanka is exactly what it is and that it has got 'basically everything for a tourist'.

Observing that in Sri Lanka a tourist may have a 'beach to yourself', they add that the country has hundreds of miles of 'amazingly undiscovered beaches and coral marine life'. 'It is arguably one of the greatest islands for beaches', they add.

They report that Sri Lanka has a wonderful history and culture in a really small space and state that Sigiriya is a place not to be missed because of its scenic beauty.

'You don't get to number two without some must-see sights', they add.

Stating that Sri Lanka's wildlife is a 'major highlight', they refer to the availability of elephants and leopards, making a special reference to the Pinnawala Elephant Sanctuary. Pinnawala is now the largest herd in captivity with 65 elephants. It opened with seven elephants in 1975.

They also comment on the 'lovely food' and point out, 'if anyone wants to taste spicy curry then, definitely, Sri Lanka is the place to go'. 'Sri Lanka has a little bit of everything', they said.

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[hivurawrrr]

who the fuck disliked this?

[dayananDKZ]

whats the name of the song?

[hydrogirl88]

My home paradise..... :) Proud to be a Sri Lankan...

[heyko123]

lucky you

[sssshiham]

Proud to be Srilankan.. Indeed best place on earth for me :)

[jaji1979]

OMG Why they miss all the natural beauty of Mother Lanka ??? where are the fascinating and most attractive waterfalls, mountains, rivers, blue beaches, gems and sanctuary parks with wild animals which attracts most tourists ?

[binoygajanayake]

What's this song? I love it. 

[spongebobTintinPants]

Pearl of the Indian Ocean =)

[stulanka]

My favourite place in the world.

[madubashena]

I <3 SL,,,,