Popularly known as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean” or the “Teardrop Island” Sri Lanka is rapidly growing as a major tourist destination.  From sparkly beaches to lush rainforests, mist-laden mountain beaches to preserved colonial cities – it is truly the ultimate tropical paradise. Using exotic to describe any place in the Indian subcontinent is an overused trope. Agreed. But when it comes to Sri Lanka there is simply no other word that captures the beauty of this Island with accuracy. Bright sky blue lagoons. Lush Virgin forests. Accommodating people. Lip-smacking cuisine. Magnificent architecture. Majestic mountains. Preserved colonial cities. While…