Sri Lanka’s first ever International Buddhist Tourism Summit auspiciously launched
“SammaSankappa: Right Intention Through Buddhist Tourism”
Sri Lanka’s first ever International Buddhist Tourism Summit auspiciously launched at Ridi Viharaya in Kurunegala on October 2.
The event, which preceded the Tourism Leaders’ Summit and International Tourism Research Conference, is organised by the Alumni Association of Tourism Economics and Hospitality Management and students of Tourism Study Programmes (TSP) at the University of Colombo and backed by the Ministry of Tourism Development and Christian Religious Affairs and the Ministry of Buddha Sasana. It saw key tourism and Buddhist figures from across the globe coming together in one sacred venue to engage in a meritorious journey.
Held under the timely theme “A Simple-Life and Middle-Path for Responsible Religious Tourism Development: A Story of Untapped Potential” the summit will explore Sri Lanka’s potential to promote Buddhist Tourism by focusing exclusively on innovative tour packages, introducing trails, and also merging other tourist destinations, especially, in South Asia, to entail more exposure from potential tourists.
Buddhist Tourism in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, is an island country located south of India in south Asia. It was formerly known as Ceylon and covers an area of 65,525 sq km. The topography of the country is mostly low with flat to rolling plains. Mountains are in the south-central interior. Sri Lanka's climate can best be described as tropical. The south-west monsoon brings rain to the western, southern and central regions from May to July whereas the north-eastern monsoon brings rain in the north and east between December and January.
Sri Lanka is described as 'a land like no other'. It attracts thousands of visitors every year, all come here to enjoy in their own way. Some come here to explore the culture and heritage while others intend to enjoy the beauty that nature has so benevolently bestowed upon this country. The one with an adventurous streak have their options wide open in this country.
If you are interested in Buddhist tourism, you will be delighted to know that the island country is predominantly a Buddhist nation with around 70% of the population following the religion. Also, since its introduction, the country has been a major propagator of the religion to the southeast Asian countries. A number of Buddhist destinations and temples make up for an interesting visit for you in the country.
This blog provides you details on all these major attractions and specially about hidden Buddhist forest monasteries, where local and foreign monks do meditation; that are worth visiting during your Buddhist trip to Sri Lanka.
Plan your tour with us, visit Visit SL Tours
Sri Lanka is described as 'a land like no other'. It attracts thousands of visitors every year, all come here to enjoy in their own way. Some come here to explore the culture and heritage while others intend to enjoy the beauty that nature has so benevolently bestowed upon this country. The one with an adventurous streak have their options wide open in this country.
If you are interested in Buddhist tourism, you will be delighted to know that the island country is predominantly a Buddhist nation with around 70% of the population following the religion. Also, since its introduction, the country has been a major propagator of the religion to the southeast Asian countries. A number of Buddhist destinations and temples make up for an interesting visit for you in the country.
This blog provides you details on all these major attractions and specially about hidden Buddhist forest monasteries, where local and foreign monks do meditation; that are worth visiting during your Buddhist trip to Sri Lanka.
Plan your tour with us, visit Visit SL Tours
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