South India and Sri Lanka have many things to be in common their location, the climate the diversity no matter how similar they seem they are unique in their own. A lot of people might have told you that both might seem the same but we at Travizia are going to share with you as why southern Indian and Sri Lanka are different yet beautiful.
| Southern India has a lot to offer with 5 states, 5 languages and variation in food. | Sri Lanka is an island nation located of the coast of India and it has its own set of Languages and traditions. |
| Southern India consider Buddha to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. | In Sri Lanka the Buddha is considered to be a Hindu deity. |
| Southern India was governed by over 12 kingdoms over the course of History. | Sri Lanka has been governed by over 6 Kingdoms during the course of its history. |
| Southern India has been haven for Jews, the birth of the Indian Christians and the home to the first mosque in India. | Sri Lanka has been a home to a majority population Buddhism & Hindus, followed by Muslims and other ethnic groups. |
| Every state in India has its own day and story for the harvest festival. | Full moon days are considered as holidays. |
| Cricket is played but not much of a fanfare as seen in the metros. | Sri Lanka loves Cricket. For any matter of dispute there’s always cricket to solve it. |
| Southern India is home to Tamil – Kollywood. Malayalam – Mollywood. Telugu – Tollywood. Kannada – Sandalwood. Tulu – Coastalwood. Konkani – Konkani Film Industry. | Sri Lanka is home to Sri Lanka Tamil Film industry and Sinhala Film Industry. |
| Most common festivals in Southern India are Chithirai Thiruvizha, Madurai | Festivals celebrated in Sri Lanka are Sinhala & Tamil New Year |
| Ugadi, Andhra Pradesh Karaga, KarnatakaOnam Pongal Thrissur Pooram Hampi Festival Mysore Dasara Mahamaham Festival, Tamilnadu | Vesak Poya Kandy Esala Poya Perahera Poson Festival Kataragama Esala Festival Vel Festival Duruthu Perahera Nallur Festival Thai Pongal |
| Anamudi is the highest peak in the Western Ghats in India | Pidurutalagala or mount Pedro is the tallest mountain in Sri Lanka |
| December to February when the climate is at its most pleasant. Monsoon rains fall from May to October. November which is the wettest month. | March – best time to visit the Central Hills April to September – best time to visit Eastern and Northern areas October and November – inter-monsoonal period |
No matter how different these two gems of Asia might seem.We at Travizia are committed to offer the best of both worlds to you.
Happy Travelling with Travizia Tours and Travels.
