Experience amazing cultural, religious and architectural values at the Temple of the Tooth Relic, Kandy Dalanda Maligawa or the Temple of the Tooth Relic is a popular tourist destination in Kandy, that earned its place amongst UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites in the year 1988 due to its tremendous cultural / historical, religious, and architectural value. […]
Situlpawwa Ancient Buddhist Monastery Some 20 kilometres from Kataragama along the Kataragama – Situlpawwa (Yodhakandiya) Road, visitors will arrive at the Situlpawwa ancient Buddhist Monastery, dating back some 2200 years. The monastery is a fixture on the Kataragama Pilgrim Route and is also considered as a centre of Buddhist learning. The Situlpawwa monastery spans out […]
AIA Insurance and Commercial Bank Forge Historic Bancassurance Partnership Amidst Exquisite Launch Event April 4th, 2024 – In a historic collaboration, AIA Insurance and Commercial Bank held the official launch event for their exclusive bancassurance partnership, heralding a new era of financial security and unparalleled services for Sri Lankans. The partnership was unveiled amidst a […]
Sigiri Pidurangala Raja Maha Viharaya From the Sigiriya Lake, follow the Sigiriya Road and some three kilometres on, through the Pidurangala Sanctuary, after a few turns, visitors will arrive at the historic Sigiri Pidurangala Raja Maha Viharaya. Just prior to reaching the Main Temple Entrance (passing the more ‘modern’ mini stupa of the newer […]
Nalanda Gedige Some 35 kilometres from the Matale Town is Nalanda Gedige. From Nalanda Junction visitors can follow Gedige Road for around six kilometres, to arrive here. A unique feature of this building is that it has been built entirely of stone complemented by a hybrid style of architecture, which includes Hindu elements and […]
Kanniya Hot Springs From Trincomalee town, take the A12 Puttalam – Anuradhapura – Trinco Road for some seven kilometres, then make a left turn and proceed around one kilometre to arrive at the location of the hot springs. Close to the car park, visitors will encounter plenty of stalls selling various knick-knacks, fancy items, […]
Sigiriya | Ancient Majesty Among Sri Lanka’s Scenery The view of Sigiriya is so beautiful that it appears to reach the heavens. It is more than just a rock; it is a highly esteemed World Heritage and an internationally recognized symbol of history. Its attraction goes beyond its physical attributes, providing guests with a captivating […]
Rambutan A tropical fruit that is native to Southeast Asia, rambutan is as healthy and nutritious as it is delicious. The name “rambutan” has been derived from a Malay word that means hair, due to the hairy outer shell of the rambutan fruit. Belonging to the family of lychees, the succulent fruit is a […]
Gadaladeniya Rajamaha Viharaya Gadaladeniya Rajamaha Viharaya is an ancient Buddhist temple / monastery resting serenely on a flat rock called Diggala Rock, in Pilimathalawa, Kandy. An inscription on the temple reveals its original name as being Dharmakirthi Viharaya, named after the monk Silavansa Dharmakirthi Sanghanayaka, who was the founder of the temple. It came to […]
Maduwanwela Walauwa Queen of Walauwas 3 hr 44 min (223 km) Colombo – Katunayake Expy 4hr 54 min (181km) Embilipitiy – Panamure – Bulutota Rd To reach this stately home (walauwa), visitors can first travel to Embilipitiya and them follow the B115 to Ka-Ella Junction passing Panamure along the way. From here visitors can […]
