Destination
Detailed guides about all locations in Lanka!

Colombo

Colombo – the trade and commercial capital has long been the traditional gateway to the Orient.  Sri Lanka’s largest city, it is located on the west coast and draws together all the cultures, religions and influences of foreign lands into a pot-pourri of sounds, smells and a kaleidoscope of colour. The original traders and settlers - the Arabs, Portuguese, Dutch and the British have left in their wake churches and monuments, names and religions, costumes and food and smatterings of their languages which have been absorbed into the speech of the Sri Lankan. Today, Colombo is a fascinating city - a happy blend of east & west, past & present, with a charm of its own.   A less known but amazingly true fact is that Colombo has a superb range of high quality restaurants serving food from all over the world and some of the best shopping opportunities in Asia. The main seaport of Sri Lanka is in Colombo & adjoining it, is Pettah, a local bazaar & trading area.  Other places of interest are the beautiful Buddhist temples, Hindu temples, mosques, the View More..

Kandy

Kandy – a lovely exotic city, the Hill Capital and last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which retains an aura of grandeur, time has not affected. Encircled by hills, with a tranquil lake in its centre, it is the site of the renowned temple that enshrines the Tooth Relic of the Buddha and the Royal Botanical gardens – home to one of the world’s best collections of Orchids. A cultural sanctuary where many legends, traditions and folklore are still lovingly kept alive, Kandy and its satellite villages are the centre of the islands handicraft industry (items of wood, brass & silver) exquisite silver or gold jewellery and precious gems of many varieties including the world’s best blue and star sapphires. The highlight of the city’s calendar is the Esala Perahera, when a replica of the casket enclosing the Tooth is taken in procession for ten glittering nights in July/August by exotically costumed dancers, drummers and approximately 100 Elephants. View More..

Nuwara Eliya

Sri Lanka's premier hill resort with a fine bracing mountain climate, Nuwara Eliya is also the heart of Sri Lanka's tea country, producing some of the world’s best tea.  The mountain slopes and valleys are a carpet of velvety green tea plantations, interspersed with gushing streams and tumbling waterfalls. Red or green roofed plantation bungalows, English country style homes and hotels with lovely flower gardens, a fine 18 hole golf course and a racecourse gives Nuwara Eliya a decidedly British character. View More..

Galle

According to records, Galle was a popular port of call and a safe harbor for navigators of the middle ages who were engaged in trading and exploration. Therefore, during this period Galle had acquired fame among foreign sea farers not as a city but as a safe harbor and an international trading post.According to legend, the history of Galle dates back to the period of Rama and Ravana.   There is a belief that the Rumassala hill was formed by a part of the Himalayan mountains which was dropped by the monkey general Hanumantha .In historical texts the city of Galle is mentioned in connection with the period of the reign of King Devanampiyatissa as well as the period of the reign of King Dutugemunu, dating back to over 2,000 years. View More..

Negombo

The major beach resort in the West Coast is Negombo, 45 km north of Colombo in Sri Lanka. It is located at the mouth of the Negombo lagoon, about 10 km from the Bandaranaike International Airport. . The wide sandy beaches and the safe sea are the major attractions of Negombo, also known as traditional fishing town. Negombo has a small port, and its economy is mainly based on tourism and its centuries-old fishing industry.   Besides the beach, the fish market is worth visiting where busy trading of a variety of fish including prawns, crabs and seer takes place in the mornings when the fishing crafts return to the shore with their catch. The most popular fishing craft is the outrigger canoe called oruwa dug out from a huge log and is seen in large numbers in the Negombo-lagoon. View More..

Hikkaduwa

Hikkaduwa- diving, snorkeling, hippie culture, corals and other sea animals, sea food, laughter, sunshine, relaxation and night life …………blended together is this vibrant destination. The lovely beaches and friendly people add to the distinctive ambience here. You can explore the area via tuk tuk or by cycling which is very popular. At the end of the day you can treat yourself by basking in to the sunset which is a picturesque and beyond words, decorating Sri Lanka as truly paradise. View More..

Ella

Ella –if you want pamper your self with an unforgettable train journey in to a destination safely nested amidst wildlife, flora, fauna the water falls and mighty peaks…….them its Ella you need to choose. The tea plantations are mesmerizing to walk around and the weather is absolutely fine. So get out of the box to explore to please the eye and satisfy the soul. View More..

Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura - is located in the north central part of the Island, it was the first capital and undoubtedly the grandest city of ancient Sri Lanka. It is the home of two world heritage sites. Many places of historical and archeological interest could be visited.   Sri-Mahabodhi (sacred Bo-tree), brought as a sapling of the tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment, it is over 2,200 years old and is the oldest historically documented tree in the world. Brazen palace (2nd cent. B.C.) the 1600 stone columns you see are all that is left of a magnificent multi-storied residence for monks. RuwanweliSeya (2nd cent. B.C). This is the most famous of all the Dagobas. It originally depicted the perfect “water-bubble” shape that modern restoration has not been able to accurately reproduce. Samadhi Buddha (3rd cent. b.c.), one of the most famous statues, depicting the Buddha in a state of “Samadhi” or deep meditation. Isurumuniya rock temple (3rd cent. b.c.) Well known for its rock carving of “the lovers”. Kuttam Pokuna - twin ponds (3rd cent. b.c View More..

Tangalle

Dambulla

Dambulla-Rock temples to signature accommodation………..Dambulla has a diverse combination just for you. Houses the stories of the era of the kings ideal location to hot air balloon and cycle, the handlooms of unique colour and combination along with the traditional machinery is in self an experience on its own. View More..

Tissamaharama

Trincomalee

Unawatuna

Jaffna

Jaffna –The Yaal Devi will give you that grandeur entrance to this city with time running back to the era of the kings, then to the war torn zone and back again to the modern Jaffna, post of the war. Using a ferry boat the islands around can be reached. Do visit the Nallur Kovil, the markets in Jaffna and the vicinity, Jaffna fort,Nagadeepa viharaya, public library, elephant pass…….and much more. View More..

Batticaloa

Yala

Yala - Situated 309 kms south of Colombo, Yala is approximately 1259 kms in extent and is located in the southeastern corner of the Island. The terrain is varied, flat plains alternating with rocky out crops. The vegetation ranges from open parkland to dense jungle. The specialty here is the large numbers of Elephants. Yala is the largest national park in sri lanka and is the home of wild elephants, wild boar, wild buffalo, leopard, bear, deer and crocodiles. isitors can also see large flocks of migratory and indigenous birds. View More..

Bentota

Bentota situated on the south west coast, at the confluence of the sea and the Bentota river, the sun drenched location and its golden, palm-fringed beaches which border the warm, sparkling waters of the Indian Ocean made it a natural choice for development as the first tourist resort. Today it is known in Sri Lanka’s global tourist markets as a highly attractive holiday resort with a wide and varied choice of distinctive hotels to suit every taste and purse. Bentota has a complete range of tourist facilities, great seafood and very popular water sports centres which provide boating, water skiing, jet skiing, snorkelling and wind surfing. View More..