Mackwoods Labookellie Tea Factory in Nuwara Eliya
If you want to see how tea is grown, selected, and processed, Sri Lanka, is the place to go. Many tea estates in the country include walks through tea plantations, factory visits, and often tea tasting. The Mackwoods Laboratory Tea Center is probably the most popular of the estates, not because of its tea museum, […]
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is a sacred fig tree or ficus religion located in the Mahamevana Garden in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is not only the closest authentic life relationship with Gautama Buddha but also the world’s oldest known human planting tree with known planting date and record history. The Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is […]
Kayman’s Gate Bell Tower in Colombo
Kayman’s Gate is a gateway to the former Colombo Fort, located at the foot of Mount Wolvendel in the Pettah district of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Main Historic Free Standing Bell Tower is still located at the intersection of Main and 4th Avenue. This bell tower was built by the Portuguese in 1554 and later served […]
Little adam’s peak in Ella
Sri Lanka is a country surrounded by mountains and is a beautiful tourist destination. Ella is a hilly city in Sri Lanka. Some of Ella’s mountaineering ideas are unique with the area well known for its tea plantations and scenic ridges. If you want to enjoy some of the best views without having to climb […]
Koneswaram Temple in Trincomalee
There is an ancient temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, on a special development, one of the largest natural harbors in the world. It is home to the seasonal home of blue whales, located in the Konasar Malai (Lord Rock) of the dramatic Gokarna Bay. Known as Thirukonswaram or Holy Konaswaram Kovil, it is […]
Flying Ravana Mega Zipline in Ella
Flying Ravana is the longest mega zip line in Sri Lanka and the second-longest in South Asia. Extending more than half a kilometer (approximately 550 m), the zipline slides at a speed of 80 km / h between the lush green plantations of Ella. Flying Ravana launched operations in February 2019 and was successful from […]
Sri Lanka Planetarium in Colombo
The Sri Lanka Planetarium in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka is the first and only planetarium in the country. The Planetarium was inaugurated on 1 February 1965 as part of the Ceylon Industrial Exhibition. Today, the planetarium offers educational and other astronomical shows for science enthusiasts. It is maintained as an institution under the […]
Borella Kanatte General Cemetery
While this may seem ugly, Borella kanatta is one of the most beautiful places you can visit. It has been a cemetery for over 170 years and its trees and paths are old. Kanatte Cemetery, also known locally as Borella Cemetery, is the main cemetery and crematorium in Colombo. It is located at the intersection […]
Udawattakele Forest Reserve in Kandy
Udawatte Kele Sanctuary or Royal Kandy National Park is located in the hills behind the Temple of the Tooth. This 257 acres forest is considered as an essential biological reserve for the densely populated city of Kandy. The highest point of the ridge (7°17’55.41″N, 80°38’40.04″O) is 635 meters above sea level and 115 meters above […]
Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya in Boralesgamuwa
Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya is a Buddhist temple situated in the suburbs of Colombo in the village of Bellanwila, just 3 kilometers away from the city limits. Located near Dehiwala – Maharagama road, the temple attracts hundreds of devotees daily and is famous for its annual Esala Perahera festival which usually takes place in August or […]
Viharamahadewi Park in Colombo
The largest park in Colombo was originally known as Victoria Gardens but after it was renamed Viharamahadevi, the mother of King Dutugemunu. It stands out for its super flowering trees that bloom in March, April, and early May. It is located in an old part of the city and is close to historical monuments such […]
St.Clair’s Falls in Nuwara Eliya
St. Clair’s Falls, the widest waterfall in the island, is popularly known as the “Small Niagara of Sri Lanka”. Water levels have recently been affected by the Upper Kotmal Hydroelectric Project. St. Clair’s Falls, named after the tea estate, is located near Talawakele on the A7 main road between Hatton and Nuwara Eliya. In stark […]
