Sri Lanka
Marco Polo’s impression of Sri Lanka was that “This is the finest island in all the world.”
Sri Lanka is a very diverse island. You can discover Buddhist Temples, jungles, beaches, ancient ruins, mountains, lakes, tea plantations, animal preserves, and many other cultural and natural sites. We can arrange individual and group outings directly from Ashtanga Lanka. With so much to see and do, we recommend visiting these links:
Tourist Board web site at http://www.srilankatourism.org
Lonely Planet http://www.lonelyplanet.com
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
We have been working with a local organization, Navajeevana , for several years. They serve handicapped children and adults in a variety of ways, including a local day school. They provide healthcare in the surrounding villages. If you are interested in volunteering or supporting a local foundation of this kind, we are happy to connect you.
Weather
Average temperature at Rocky Point is 27 degrees C. It rarely rises above 34 C.
It does get chilly in the mountains however. The most favorable time for visiting the south of Sri Lanka is from November to April.
Religion
The main religions in Sri Lanka are:
Buddhism- 70%
Hinduism- 16%
Christianity- 7%
Islam- 7%
Currency
The currency in Sri Lanka is the rupee. (Rs.)
For current exchange rates please refer to this site:
http://www.xe.com/ucc/
Time Zone
For your convenience check the following site:
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/
Links
Ashtanga Yoga Center - Tim Miller
http://www.brahmaniyoga.com/workshops.php
