HISTORY OF POLONNARUWA
A concise guide about the history of Polonnaruwa and the must-see places, in and around the ancient capital of Lanka. Polonnaruwa, despite the conflicts for control which raged around it, this medieval capital still preserves some fabulous reminders of times past. Polonnaruwa is the well preserved medieval capital of ancient Lanka and a must-see for […]
Beruwala, Sri Lanka
About 60 km (36 miles) from Colombo, Beruwala is the heart of Sri Lanka’s package tourist industry. The beach here is wide and beautiful, an alluring swathe of sand backed by a string of densely packed resort hotels which cater mainly to the European package-holiday crowd; particularly popular with German tourists during the northern winter. […]
South to Kalutara – Sri Lanka
The stretch of coastline south from Colombo is the tourist epicenter of the island, with a strip of superb beaches equipped with a sprawl of resort hotels luxury villas and down-at-heel guest houses. Although not the best stretchers of beach front but the region grew in popularity due to the close proximity to Colombo. Today […]
Colombo Old Fort, new district – Sri Lanka
At the center of colonial Colombo is Fort district (not the Fort – there are no actual fortifications left, so the definite article has been dropped). The original fort was built by the Portuguese in 1517, and later expanded by the Dutch to protect their valuable trade in sapphires, elephants, cinnamon and ivory. As Colombo expanded during […]
Kandyan Dancers in the Annual Perahera festivitiesIn the picturesque hills of the Central Province of Sri Lanka lies Kandy, the last capital of the Lankan kings. Here, an annual national festival of great magnitude and magnificence, the kandy Perahera, combines religious, cultural, and historical aspects. It is also known as the Sri Dalada Maligawa Perahera; […]
Women Travelling in Sri Lanka
Female travelers looking to visit and tour Sri Lanka can expect to have a great stay and and enjoyable holiday experience. Sri Lanka like many other destinations in a world is safe for women travelers but do have its own treats and limitations. If you are travelling to Sri Lanka my advice is not to traveller alone. Its best […]
Exploring the Beaches of Sri Lanka – Beruwala
About 60 km (36 miles) from Colombo is the beach town of Beruwala and is the heart of Sri Lanka’s package tourist industry. The beach here is wide and beautiful, an alluring swathe of sand backed by a string of densely packed resort hotels which cater mainly to the European package-holiday crowd; particularly popular with […]
Religion and Buddhism in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is the spiritual heartland of Theravada Buddhism, and also plays host to three of the world’s other major religions. Religion plays a crucial role in Sri Lankan life, irrespective of race and creed. Central to the island’s religious life is Buddhism, the faith of the vast majority of the country’s Sinhalese. Hinduism is […]
Sri Lanka Weather – Annual Weather in Sri Lanka
Weather is Sri Lanka is never a question. With near perfect weather throughout the year, its fare to say Sri Lanka is truly accessible 365 days of the year. If you are coming to Sri Lanka and have a set date to visit then don’t fret too much as you won’t be too disappointed with […]
Cheap Sri Lanka Holiday Packages
Are you looking for Cheap Holiday Packages to Sri Lanka? Well, Sri Lanka is generally an affordable destination and you have certainly come to the right place. Visitors to Sri Lanka have the choice of opting for either a luxury tropical Holiday package or a budget oriented tour packages. On the luxury side, visitors to […]
