12 Best Hotels in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka Nuwara Eliya is a charming hill station located in the central highlands of Sri Lanka, often referred to as the "Little England" of the country. It is known for its stunning scenery, cool climate, and vast tea plantations, making it a popular tourist destination. If you're planning [...]
The Sri Lankan sloth bear, known scientifically as "Melursus ursinus inornatus", is an extraordinary and captivating creature that can be found in the forests of Sri Lanka. This bear has get attention from wildlife lovers and researchers alike due to its unique appearance, fascinating behavior, and conservation significance. Appearance and Habitat The Sri Lankan sloth [...]
Anuradhapura Ancient City, the inaugural capital of Sri Lanka, was founded in the 4th century BC and served as the regal seat for 119 successive Singhalese monarchs for over 1,500 years. Today, the ruins of this ancient city are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Sri Lanka. [...]
Hikkaduwa is a small beach town on Sri Lanka's southwestern coast. It is one of the best beaches in Sri Lanka and offers a variety of enjoyable activities, including surfing, snorkeling, swimming, and visiting Buddhist temples. The beach is about 4 kilometers long and is a popular surfing spot from April to October. During this [...]
Unawatuna Beach is a special place hidden on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. It’s like a secret treasure! This beach has beautiful golden sand and clear blue water that looks like a jewel. The tall palm trees along the coast make it even more magical. People from all over the world come here because [...]
Nuwara Eliya is a beautiful town in Sri Lanka's Hill Country, often called "Little England." It has a mix of old colonial charm and natural beauty. Come with us on a Nuwara Eliya city tour as we discover its amazing attractions, rich history, and exciting activities. Whether you love nature, adventure, or history, Nuwara Eliya [...]
Welcome to the captivating world of Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled along the southern coast of Sri Lanka. In this comprehensive guide, we invite you to embark on a journey through time and explore the enchanting charm of Galle Fort. With its rich history, awe-inspiring architecture, vibrant culture, and picturesque surroundings, a [...]
Arugam Bay is the most popular beach in the Ampara District of Sri Lanka, also known as Arugam Kudah or Ullai. It is located on the east coast of the island, and its peak season is during the northern hemisphere summer months, which is in contrast to the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, where the [...]
Nilaveli is a coastal suburb area near Trincomalee. You have to drive about 16 kilometers towards north-west to meet this enormous beach. Furthermore, this beach and the area is historically important too. Most of the population in this area is Tamils. Nilaveli is a famous tourist destination in Sri Lanka. Visitors reduced in number in [...]
In English language, we call this as Moonstone. This is a half circle stone carving. Hence, the name came for this by the name of half-moon the "Sandakada pahana". This is a famous carving in many ancient architectures. Hence most of the entrances of Buddhist pilgrimages we see sandakada pahana (moonstone). In addition to sandakada [...]
Gal Vihara is an ancient Buddhist temple. Location of this enormous place is inside of Polonnaruwa ancient city. Every visitor who visits Polonnaruwa does not ever miss this place. We can see some perfectly carved Buddha statues here. Furthermore, all of those Buddha statues are stone carvings. We are sure; you will definitely surprise seeing [...]
Samadhi Statue is in Mahamewna Uyana of Anuradhapura. This statue shows Dhyana Mudra. Almost every Buddhist in the world knows this pose of Dhyana Mudra in practicing meditation. Furthermore, this is the most abundant pose seeing among the Buddha statues. In addition, Samadhi Statue Anuradhapura is 7 feet and 3 inches high. And made out [...]
Isurumuniya is one of the most visiting place among the places to visit in Anuradhapura ancient city. Anuradhapura was the first kingdom of ancient Sri Lanka. Founder of the kingdom was King PANDUKABHAYA. His ruling period is dating back to 380 B.C. Furthermore, Anuradhapura is the most long-lasted kingdom of Sri Lanka. In addition to [...]
Twin Ponds Anuradhapura is an amazing ancient Sinhalese architecture. These two ponds show the enormous skill of our ancient designers and architects. Twin ponds belong to the Anuradhapura kingdom and at the beginning, it constructed for sanitary purposes of the monks of ABHAYAGIRIYA monastery. According to the archeologists, there was large number of ponds around [...]
Lovamahapaya is the POHOYA house of MAHA VIHARA monastery in Anuradhapura. Hence, this is an ancient building. King Dutugemunu donated this for the Buddhist monks during his ruling period. In addition to that, the Lovamahapaya is a copper structure, and the roof covering with clay tiles. More Facts about Lovamahapaya Lovamahapaya is in between the [...]
Abhayagiriya is one of the Buddhist monasteries in Anuradhapura. King Valagamba built it in the first century BC. Hence, this was perfectly performing monastery until eleventh century AD. In fact, this is a perfectly designed monastery filled with various ancient arts. Furthermore, this was an ancient university of Buddhists. Hence, this was a perfect place [...]
Cultural triangle Sri Lanka is a named area in mid country, which is in triangular. Corner points of this triangle are Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Kandy. Furthermore, Sri Lankan authorities named this area based on our culture. Hence, the historical places inside this triangle are thousands of years old. Moreover, cultural triangle Sri Lanka covers a [...]
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 [...]
Almost none of the Nuwara Eliya visitors miss the Lake Gregory. People visit not only in the April Summer Season, but also all over the year, to this amazing place for enjoy. Even in the evening, you may find large number of people enjoying the scenic beauty of the Lake Gregory in Nuwara Eliya. History [...]
Horton Plains is a marvelous land in Sri Lanka. This is a national park too. Moreover, this Park is very important according to the nature, wildlife and features. In addition to the biodiversity, this land is a historically valuable area. You can find the famous Great World's End tourist sight inside of this amazing national [...]
Yala National Park is the second largest National park in Sri Lanka. The Largest National Park of Sri Lanka is the Wilpattu National Park. Moreover, this is one of the two oldest National Parks in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan Government separates a large area in South East for the entire park. Total area of 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 [...]
Polonnaruwa is the second ancient kindgom of the Sri Lankan history. Most of the people do not know about the new town is the Kaduruwela town. Polonnaruwa is the ancient city. Kaduruwela has no tourist value. This is the commercial city. If you want to visit ancient ruins, you have to visit the old city. [...]
The Kandy to Ella train journey is one of the most scenic train journeys in the world. It winds its way through the lush green hills and valleys of Sri Lanka, passing by waterfalls, tea plantations, and ancient villages. The train also passes through several tunnels and over high bridges, offering stunning views of the [...]
Nature gives number of beautiful resources to Sri Lanka. Fresh Water Rivers are one of the main resources. All of these rivers starts their journeys to the sea from upcountry hills. While these rivers flow down to the lower lands they make beautiful waterfalls. These waterfalls boosting the lovable nature up with the attractions of [...]
Ruwanweliseya stupa is located in Anuradhapura. This is one of the main pilgrimages of Buddhists in Sri Lanka. This is a stupa. It is hemispherical in shape. White washed Ruwanweliseya stupa is one of the most distant sights in Anuradhapura. This is a beautiful and calm place. However, crowded in Poya days and weekends. Ruwanweliseya [...]
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is one of the main pilgrimage of Buddhists. This is a sacred tree. Botanical name of this tree is Ficus religiosa. And, Sri Lankans say the "Bo Tree". Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi tree is one of the famous travel location in Sri Lanka. Everyone who travels Anuradhapura will never miss this [...]
Nine Arches Bridge is one of the most picturesque structures build in the upcountry rail track. In the era of English ruling in Sri Lanka, they built the railway lines. The utmost part of this project was the upcountry rail track. English cultivators who came to Sri Lanka was established in the upcountry. They loved [...]
Little Adam's Peak, do you know why this name? The name 'little' goes to imagine the size. It is small. And the Adam's Peak is a sacred mountain in Sri Lanka. Both mountains are same in its shape. But the "Little Adam's Peak" is smaller than the original sacred Adam's Peak. However, it is beautiful. [...]
Sri Lanka is famous with some kinds of facts. Nature is one fact among those. Waterfalls flower the natural beauty of Sri Lanka. Most of the tourists attract to Sri Lankan waterfalls. Ravana falls is one of the flowering waterfalls in Sri Lanka. Furthermore Ravana falls has its own legendary stories hiding behind her. Ravana [...]
For the sake of reservation of wildlife in Sri Lanka, government establishes several National Parks. Udawalawe National Park is prominent among those. Furthermore the park is famous for Elephants. Eth Athuru Sewana is the affiliate elephant orphanage to this park. We can find one other elephant orphanage in Sri Lanka and it named as Pinnawala [...]
Sri Lanka is an island. Because of surrounding Indian ocean we are rich with seafood. Fishermen are the most prominent groups of people in the nearby areas of the ocean. Fishermen use various techniques here in Sri Lanka. Some of them are still old but functioning. One of such old method of fishing is Stilt [...]
Presently, lot of visitors love some adventure. Therefore they climb Pidurangala Rock. Pidurangala Rock hiking is a little bit of adventure. You will love to hike with nature and culture here. Pidurangala Rock Pidurangala Rock is also an ancient temple site. Therefore we can see some of the Buddhist temple ruins on the way to [...]
Agriculture of Sri Lanka is full filling its thirst from many water reservoirs, lakes and tanks. Kandalama is one of the reservoir located nearby Sigiriya Lion Rock. Sri Lanka Department of Irrigation created the Kandalama reservoir during 1952 to 1957. Kandalama Reservoir is a tribute of Kala Wewa Lake and along feeds from Mirisgoni Oya [...]
Sri Lanka has many tourist locations. Among those locations Sigiriya Sri Lanka is the best place a visitor can explore. In addition to the historical importance, Sigiriya is a little bit of adventure. Why I am saying that climbing Sigiriya is an adventurous task. History of Sigiriya Lion Rock Archeologists believe, Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress [...]
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. [...]
Dambulla cave temple is one of the major Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka. When we passing Dambulla we can visit this temple. Temple has two main parts. One is the old Cave temple and the other one, the new one, is the Golden Temple. To reach Old Temple we have to climb 364 steps. Anyway, [...]
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 [...]
