The top of Ambuluwawa Tower offers incredible panoramic views, although mist can sometimes block them. When the mist clears, the view can be scary for people afraid of heights, but the hike itself is safe and easy. Be careful at the top, especially if afraid of heights, and avoid leaning on the railing for photos [...]
Kitulgala Water Rafting is a popular activity in the small town of Kitulgala, Sri Lanka. The Kelani River, which flows through the town, is one of the best rafting rivers in the world. It offers a variety of rapids, from beginner to expert, making it a great destination for people of all skill levels. Why [...]
Herbs and spices are commonly bind with the name of Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan people used spices since long time ago. During the past and still in the present our country exports spices to the world. Even in the colonial time, we were famous around the world for spices. European countries identified us by the [...]
Nalanda Gedige is a stone structure. According to the history, construction period of this amazing structure drives back to 8th and 10th century. At that time, this was a Buddhist Temple. Nalanda Gedige is the center of Sri Lanka. We can identify this Dravidian architecture as a Mahayana Buddhist temple. We find this amazing structure [...]
Sri Lankan traditional dancing varies on the place of origin. As an example upcountry dancing, low country dancing and mid country dancing are the main three schools of thought. Focusing on the style these three dancing are different each other. As professionals believe, Sri Lankan Traditional Dance originates from the indigenous people of Sri Lanka. [...]
Hindus say Sri Muthumariamman Temple to this famous Matale Hindu Temple. And also they believe Muthumariamman is the goddess for the rain. In Tamil language they say "Muthu" to pearls, "Mari" to rain and "Amman" to the goddess. Furthermore Hindu people worship this goddess for prosperity. Hinduism came to Sri Lanka from India. Most of [...]
Asian elephants are endangered due to the destruction of their living places. The situation is more blistering in Sri Lanka also. So, the elephant population is rapidly decreasing. Therefore government had to move for a preservation. In 1975 they stepped to it. Sri Lankan Department of Wildlife Conservation started a project of preserving elephants. Finally [...]
This will describe you about the Kandy City Tour. Kandy is in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. Especially this is the last Kingdom of Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan last king ruled in this place. A visitor can visit several special places here during the Kandy City Tour. Similarly this is like a day tour [...]
Temple of Tooth is situated in Kandy. Sri Dalada Maligawa is the native name. Presently this place is important because this is the house of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. This was a palace of the several last ruled kings in the history. Similarly King Vimaladharmasuriya I built this palace. This is presently [...]
Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden is situated near Kandy. A traveler have to travel there by a vehicle or by bus. Visitor have to travel approximately 5.6 km from Kandy city to reach Peradeniya Park. Kandy botanical garden is situated near the Mahaweli River. This nice land was first used as a garden by the king [...]
