For many years, Sri Lanka’s beauty remained largely undiscovered. However, it is now gaining significant popularity among travelers. If you’re planning an international trip this March, Sri Lanka is an exceptional choice.

Grab a fresh coconut and watch surfers glide across waves in Weligama or Hiriketiya. Wait quietly as elephants stomp past your vehicle and leopards hide in the jungle while on safari in Yala

The late Geoffrey Bawa, Sri Lanka’s most celebrated architect, spent about 50 years at his country estate, Lunuganga, on the banks of Dedduwa Lake. Now managed by Teardrop Hotels, Bawa’s home is open for bookings. The restaurant looks over sprawling gardens and the lake below. Doubles start at $205 in the high season.