A Visit to Handunugoda Tea Estate
There are many beautiful attractions to be experienced in the southern region of Sri Lanka, and many remarkable ones tend to be overlooked. The Handunugoda Tea Estate happens to be one of them. Background The estate is situated in Ahangama, a short drive…
Travelling to Bandarawela
Sri Lanka is blessed with over a hundred waterfalls throughout the year, while the number drastically increases during the monsoonal season. These are some of the favourite waterfalls of Bandarawela. Bambarakanda Waterfall Bambarakanda waterfall is located close to Bandarawela and can be seen on your…
Brief Garden
Brief Garden is a relatively hidden, magnificent garden open for the enjoyment of the public. Visitors, who reside in boutique hotels in Sri Lanka the likes of Saman Villas, need only venture a little inland to arrive at the Brief Garden. History You might wonder as to the…
Boat Trip in the River
Located on Sri Lanka’s southern coastal belt is Madu Ganga or Madu River, home to many species of animals and birds from as many as sixty-four islands in Balapitiya town. Many hotels in Kalutara the likes of Mermaid Hotel & Club offer excursions down to the mangroves. Ecology facts…
Whale and Dolphin watching places in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is fast becoming a whale and dolphin watching hot spot. Dondra Point together with other locations offers marvellous views of the gentle giants. Visit one of the spots below for a real treat. Getting Ready When booking trips whale watchers need to identify…
Taling Ngam Travel Guide
The island of Ko Samui is one of the nation’s most popular tourist destinations and offers a bounty of beautiful tropical places to explore. One of these, in particular, is Taling Ngam. Background Taling Ngam is one of the seven provinces of Ko Samui and…
Mixing the art with culture
The southern coastal town of Ambalangoda is renowned for its veil and manikin making. Read on to find out more about this art form that exists in Ambalangoda. Veil making Veils are made in Sri Lanka for certain customary move ceremonies that have existed since…
Kalutara Bodhiya
The Kalutara Bodhiya is home to a sacred Bo Tree that is held in high reverence by the Buddhist of Sri Lanka. No devout Buddhist will pass through the southern district of Kalutara without stopping to offer arms to the temple for receiving blessings; ensuring…
Kataragama Temple
One of the most well-known places to visit in Kataragama is the magnificent temple holding many wonders. Kataragama Occupying the Uva Province a trip to Kataragama is popular excursion option for travellers exploring the island nation. Kataragama is mentioned in the historical chronicle of the…
Viharamahadevi Park
Previously referred to as Victoria Park, this park is the largest in Colombo and is ideal for picnics and people watching. About The park underwent a restoration of sorts in the 1950s and was then renamed in honour of Queen Viharamahadevi, who was the mother…