UK lifts travel restrictions to Sri Lanka
The UK has lifted its travel advice to Sri Lanka. The United Kingdom’s Office for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (FCO) has said that Sri Lanka will be exempt from FCO advice against all non – essential international travels from 24th July. The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office said the move was based on a COVID-19 […]
Idependence Memorial Hall, Colombo
Sri Lanka gained independence from the British on 4th February 1948. The Independence Memorial Hall in Colombo was built to commemorate this milestone in the history of Sri Lanka. The hall is located in a very green part of the city and has beautiful lawns, large leafy trees, and a free environment. Independence Memorial Hall […]
Dehiwala Zoological Garden
The National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka is a zoological garden in Dehiwala, a suburb of Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is a short drive from the heart of Colombo and is situated on Anagarika Dharmapala Mawatha. The zoo was established to provide protection and shelter to a wide range of wild animals and birds. Its […]
Brief Garden in Bentota
You will find a beautiful garden 10 km from Bentota. This house is the home of Bevis Bawa, the brother of the famous architect Jeffrey Bawa. Also known as the Lost Lover’s Flower Garden, it is the third-largest park in Sri Lanka and is spread over 20 acres. The designer of the park is Mr. […]
St.Anthony’s Shrine, Kochchikade
St. Anthony has many devotees in Sri Lanka and several churches have been built in his honor. Located in the heart of Colombo, St.Anthony’s church is one of the most popular attractions of every caste, religion, and nation daily basis. St. Anthony’s Church is a Roman Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Colombo, Sri Lanka. […]
Ambalangoda Mask Factory and Museum
Making masks is a popular tradition in Sri Lanka. Many Sri Lankan masks trade on the west, southwest, and south coasts of the island. Ambalangoda is the center for making unique Sri Lankan masks. Ariyapala and Sons is an important landmark of Ambalangoda. At the Mask Museum, you can walk through a fantastic collection of […]
Gems in Sri Lanka
A gemstone is naturally a crystalline form of a mineral, suitable for its beauty, and its rarity and durability that can be enjoyed for generations. Srilanka has nearly 80 Colored Gemstone varieties making it the Treasure Island. Today, Sri Lankan gems are one of the most popular items among tourists. Tourists visiting Sri Lanka are […]
Sri Lanka Air Force Museum
The Sri Lanka Air Force Museum is the only national museum dedicated to the field of aviation in Sri Lanka as well as the history of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). Situated off Galle Road, Ratmalana, 13Km away from Colombo this is truly an Aviation Museum where the legend of the past lives on. […]
Shark Point Reef at Pigeon Island National Park
Pigeon Island is one of the most popular maritime national parks in Sri Lanka. It is home to some of the most spectacular coral reefs in the country and is a fascinating place for exotic marine species. It is also known as Pigeon Island because thousands of rock pigeons use it as their breeding ground. […]
Dondra Head Lighthouse in Sri Lanka
The Dondra Lighthouse, the highest point in the South, is located a few kilometers away from Matara. The lighthouse situated in a small village called dondra and that village called different names such as Dewundara and Devinuwara. This is the tallest lighthouse in Sri Lanka and also one of the tallest in South East Asia. […]
Turtle Watching in Rekawa
Sri Lanka is recognized as one of the few places where marine turtles can be observed in their natural habitats. Five of the world’s seven species of sea turtles have been found in Sri Lanka including green, loggerhead, hawksbill, olive ridley, and leatherback. The Sea Turtle Conservation Center is located on a large scale along […]
Wewurukannala Viharaya in Dikwella, Sri Lanka
The Werukanna Temple is very popular because of the beautiful seated Buddha who is waiting to greet the devotees there. At the town of Dikwella, 22km from Matara, a road turns inland towards Beliatta. The temple is approximately 1.5km down the road. The temple is divided into three parts. The oldest of these dates back […]
