World’s biggest blue sapphire ‘Queen of Asia’ found in Sri Lanka

A 310kg heavy natural corundum blue sapphire

A gem company in Sri Lanka has unveiled a rare and massive gemstone weighing 310kg's that has been certified as one of the biggest corundums ever found in the country.

The rare gem stone had been found three months ago from a gem pit in Ratnapura, popularly known as gem city situated around 85 km away from capital Colombo.

HELLO Magazine (UK), names Sri Lanka among world’s Top 5 exotic destinations to Visit in 2012!!

20th August 2012, Colombo

UK’s most discerning monthly fashion and lifestyle magazine “HELLO” has named Sri Lanka as one of the top five desti nations to visit in year 2012 in their latest issue published last week.

Pre-historic human skeleton discovered in Sri Lanka

Archaeology Department of Sri Lanka has found a skeleton of a pre-historic man from the Fa-Hien cave archaeological site in Pahiyangala of Kalutara district.
The skeleton is believed to be about 12,000 years old and belonged to the Homo sapiens species known as Balangoda Man.

Pioneering South Asia's economic liberalization , Sri Lanka for three decades has followed free market policies and has evolved a business friendly policy environment favorable to investment and economic growth. With its strategic geographical location in the region , reinforced by the prevailing peace and stability has made Sri Lanka the most attractive destination in the Asia-Pacific region.

Sri Lanka to establish a crocodile park

Sri Lanka Wildlife Department has decided to establish a crocodile park in Muthurajawela marshes (situated south of Negombo). The lagoon, the river mouth and the mangrove in Muthurajawela is considered an ideal surrounding for the reptiles, this park would also benefit research on these reptiles.

 

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.

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.”