World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka

Eight sites of Sri Lanka have been inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage, namely, the ancient city of Polonnaruwa (1982), the ancient city of Sigiriya (1982), the Golden Temple of Dambulla (1991), the old town of Galle and its fortifications (1988), the sacred city of Anuradhapura (1982), the sacred city of Kandy (1988), Sinharaja Forest Reserve (1988) and the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka (2010).

The unspoilt children of the nature                                  

Sri Lanka's indigenous Wanniya-laeto (People of the Forest), also known as the Veddha, Archaeological evidence suggests their Neolithic ancestors inhabited this island 10,000 years ago or more.

Historically, for the past twenty-five centuries or more Sri Lanka's indigenous community has been buffeted by successive waves of immigration and colonization that began with the arrival of the Sinhalese from North India in the 5th century BC.

Consequently, the Wanniyalaeto have repeatedly been forced to choose between two alternative survival strategies: either to be assimilated into other cultures or to retreat ever further into a shrinking forest habitat.

The natural way of feeling Grata - Ayurveda

"Ayurveda" is not just a form of medication that locals swear by, it is a total way of life known to generations of Sri Lankans for over 3000 years. It is a gentle method of treating the root cause of illness of both mind and body.

Ayurveda comes from two conjoined Sanskrit words "Ayuh" (life) and "Veda" (science or knowledge). It is a science of healthy living, and has two aims, to preserve health and to cure a body afflicted by disease. This holistic form of therapy utilizes the diet, herbs, oils, animal products, yoga and meditation to heal and rejuvenate both the body and mind. Ayurveda believes the life forces, or doshas, of an individual must be balanced for good health.

Focus to the National costume in Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan costumes spanning from around the 6th Century B.C. with the first available records of the island's dress forms, to the post-independence era in the mid-20th Century. This broad time span begins with the hints of a pre-Vijayan culture of costumes and textiles and ends in the striven post-1948 independence politics and its relationship to dress both in prescription and practice. Dictated dress forms at different periods in Sri Lanka's history, the mutual adaptation of dress styles among ethnic communities, as well as between east and west. It looks at the impact of the colonial dress forms in transforming Lankan identities and at the politics of such adaptation.

Small Miracle - Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has eight UNESCO sites, nearly 1,000 miles of coastline, and dozens of flora and fauna species that are indigenous to the country.

Probably the Biggest Procession in Asia

- KANDY ASALA PERAHARA

Kandy Perahara or Procession is held to honor the Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha enshrined in the Temple of Toosh Relic, and also as a blessing to the gods to give sufficient rain to the farmers for their next crops. This ritual is performed by carrying the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha through the city streets. It starts on the full moon Piya Day in late July or early August and is held over 10 days in the hill country of Kandy. The procession is the most colorful and grand festival in south Asia. It has become a unique symbol of Sri Lanka held every year. It is a Buddhist festival. 

The History of Sri Lanka ______________

Sri Lanka has a long history that goes back to the dawn of time. The history of the Sinhala people began with the arrival of an Indian prince named Vijaya. On the island of Lanka, Vijaya discovered that it was already inhabited, by a people called Yaksha. He took as his wife the queen of the Yakshas. Later, Vijaya took another wife, a Pandyan princess from South India, and They were regarded as the earliest settlers of Lanka.

Buddhism was introduced to Lanka in the 3rd century BC. It came about when a Buddhist missionary, Bhikkhu Mahinda, who is the brother of the Buddhist Emperor Asoka of India, arrived in Lanka, and succeeded in converting the Sinhalese King Devanampiyatissa at Mihintale.

Timing your holiday

As with any tropical country, Sri Lanka has a rainy season and a dry season. 

Depending on the type of vacation you intend having, you should select your locations. Beach holidays are best during the driest months when the seas are calm. However the climate varies in different parts of the island according to the monsoon rains. December to March are the driest and best seasons on the west and south coasts and in the hill country, while the eastern coast enjoys its dry spell during May to September. Two major cultural pageants, the Kandy Perahera and the Kataragama festival take place in July/August each year.

Sri Lanka, which is not only the lustrous Pearl of the Indian Ocean

Take a glimpse of Sri Lanka, which is not only the lustrous Pearl of the Indian Ocean, but one of the most exciting locations for your next meeting, conference or Incentive Tour.

You will be enticed by the rich diversity of sights and sensations that this little island has to offer. Step into the island and discover. Sri Lanka’s celebrated approach to hospitality that is world-renowned.

Architecture in Sri Lanka

Architecture in Sri Lanka is closely based on religious beliefs like most other forms of Sri Lankan arts. Traditionally, Indian, East Asian as well as European and Asian styles architecture have been the most significant forms of foreign influence  on Sri Lankan architecture. And undoubtedly, Buddhism has had a significant influence on Sri Lankan architecture.

Buddhist architecture in Sri Lanka ranges from cave temples, stupas, meditation houses, skyscrapers, palaces, pools, public halls and houses.

Sri Lanka offers you the chance to have one of the most beautiful & meaningful ceremonies available anywhere in the world.

Sri Lanka offers the perfect destination wedding with spectacular scenery and very friendly and hospitable locals, you'll have a paradise wedding forever to remember.  Arranging your Sri Lanka wedding can be relatively simple. Weddings are completely legal & welcomed by local authorities. In Sri Lanka, you can have a Civil wedding, Christian wedding, Buddhist wedding, Hindu wedding, or Muslim wedding.

Sri Lanka New Year
01 Apr 2010 - 30 Apr 2010

Sinhalese and Tamil cultures celebrate their New Year in April with elephant races, coconut games and other fun activities like pillow fights. It’s a great time to visit the northern regions, when peace pervades this otherwise tense part of Sri Lanka. 

Sinhalese New Year or Aluth Avurudhu rituals begin with observance of Nonagathe. At this time, people consider it to be inauspicious to engage in any activity. They go to temples and perform religious rites to receive the blessings of the priests. Women in villages congregate to play rabana (drums) to announce the time to start performing New Year rituals. 

Go where you want- See what you want

Sri Lanka is so much more than it’s famous sites, There is something for everyone to explore within few hours.

Nationals from 80 countries who visit Sri Lanka for tourist purposes are exempt from visa requirements and automatically receive a free 30-day visa on arrival. Those from these countries who visit for purposes other than tourism should obtain prior visas from a Sri Lankan Consular Office. For nationals of other countries there is a varying fee for the 30-day visa.

The united nations declared this year as the international Bio Diversity year 2010

Though Sri Lanka is very small in land area, the great diversity in habitats harbors are a rich and diverse fauna and flora, with many species endemic to the island. Within the confines of 65,600 square Kilometers inhabit over 600 species of terrestrial vertebrates. For instance, there are 82 mammals, over400 birds, 133 reptiles, and 54 amphibians.

The New York Times recently Ranked Sri Lanka as No 1 of the 31 places to visit in 2010.

At the  time, Daily Candy, a luxury-living website, has devoted its entire travel issue to Sri Lanka , telling readers that “you’ll be roaming the south for adventure (elephant safaris), history (colonial fort towns, old Buddhist temples), rain forests (and mountains and tea plantations), and gorgeous beaches. It’s pretty much the best place we’ve ever been.”

SRI LANKA  -  A home to one of the oldest civilizations in the world.

The land area of 25,483 mi² (65,610 km²) is home for all this and much more; at longitudes N79-82° and latitudes E5-10° in the heart of Indian ocean, 32 km away from the Indian sub-continent lies this magical Island of ancient "Ceylon", modern "Sri Lanka", has a long history dating back to hundred years before the birth of Christ.