TRINCOMALEE
Trincomalee derives its name from the Tamil words tiru-kona-nralai, meaning mountain sacred to Konesvara. This famous harbor, one of the largest and best-sheltered in the world, has at various times been the envy of the Danes, Dutch, Portuguese, British, French and Japanese, and during World War II it became a naval base to protect the […]
Sri Lanka East Coast
Conflicts and forces of nature have taken a heavy toll in the region of Sri Lanka. This region that was not accessible to most visitors is now open for business and offers the most innocent of experiences without much commercialization corrupting its favors. They’ve been saying for decades in Sri Lanka, “the East Coast is […]
Tour Sri Lanka for three weeks or longer gives you a chance to explore the same sites recommend in the 14 day tour program but in greater depth with a chance to get off the beaten track. You could easily spend a week exploring the villages of the south coast, or a few days trekking […]
What to do in Sri Lanka
Ayurveda in Sri Lanka With the renewed interest in alternative forms of therapy in the Western countries, Ayurvedic healing in Sri Lanka has become a serious subject for research and scientists have begun exploring the island’s wealth of wild plants. There has been a regeneration of special Ayurvedic herbal cure centres, which are increasingly attracting […]
14 days tour of Sri Lanka
Two weeks gives you time for a ‘classic’ tour of Sri Lanka. You might start in Anuradhapura and spend a few days covering the ancient cities, perhaps with a side trip to the east coast for the beaches north of Trincomalee and even heading north to Jaffna, then looping south to Kandy via Dambulla or […]
Best time to travel to Sri Lanka
Climate The best times to visit Sri Lanka are between the two main rainy seasons. Because the island lies just north of the equator temperatures remain almost constant throughout the year. However, rainfall varies widely. Sri Lanka is affected by two main monsoon seasons, sweeping over the country at different times of year. The southwest […]
Touring Sri Lanka for one week or 7 days
If you only have a week to experience Sri Lanka, you’d better get your skates on! The ‘Classic’ 7 day tour of Sri Lanka would head straight to Kandy, either on the scenic railway or by car (stopping at Pinnawela in time for the elephant feeding and bathing time). On day two, after exploring the […]
Packing for Sri Lanka
Travel light! Most essentials are available in the cities in Sri Lanka; items are cheap and laundry services generally speedy. Take light cotton clothes – it is a good idea to have some very lightweight long sleeve cotton tops and trousers in pale colours for evenings, as they also give some protection against mosquitoes. Don’t […]
TRAVELING FROM NEGOMBO TO CHILAW – SRI LANKA
Heading north from Negombo you’ll pass the villages of Marawila and Mahawewa. The latter is well known for its batik workshops, whose owners are usually happy to show visitors round and offer pieces for sale at slightly lower prices than in tourist shops elsewhere around the island. A few further resort hotels and guesthouses dot […]
Planning your trip to Sri Lanka?
What to see in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka’s superb beaches lie all along its coastline, with sandy coves and estuaries and long palm-fringed stretches. They vary greatly in character. Beaches on the west coast of the island, conveniently close to Colombo and the airport, tend to be the most crowded, but offer opportunities for water […]
