Celebrate Christmas with your family on this holiday vacation- ‘Tis the season to be merry
Christmas, a festive season that is embraced by not only Christians but everyone! The joy is very infectious. If you are in Sri Lanka for the Christmas break, join in the festivities! Colombo Christmas Street Market The street market trend has been quite the…
Endemic Birds in Yala National Park Sri Lanka
Yala National Park is one of the most common places for birds of various species to flock together. Most of the birds found here are endemic birds, some so rare they can only be spotted while observing carefully in Yala. Sri Lanka Junglefowl This species…
Explore Colombo with your Kids
Want to discover everything that the city of Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka with your kids in tow? Then read on to find out about the top 4 must-visit places that are both educational and fun! The Colombo National Museum Located in the very…
Top 4 Museums in Colombo
Pay a visit to these top 4 museums in Colombo to get an insightful glimpse of the rich illustrious history of Sri Lanka, an island steeped in glorious heritage and culture. The Colombo National Museum Established in the year 1877, the Colombo National Museum, housed…
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…
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…