Mee Mal Halapa The herbal and ayurvedic goodness of Mee tree flowers, enveloped in natural kanda (Macaranga peltata) leaves and steamed (finger millet steamed cake). Perfect with a hot cup of plain tea and a wedge of jaggery (palm sap cane sugar). Mee Tree Mee (Madhuca longifolia) is a fast-growing tree that grows to approximately […]
Lipton’s Seat Near the Dambatenne tea factory (open for visitors), Lipton’s Seat, a look out point, offers stunning and awe inspiring views of some seven provinces in Sri Lanka. On a clear day, one can see as far as the Kataragama Kiri Vehera (temple) in the Deep South of Sri Lanka; identified by its […]
King Coconut in Sri Lanka King coconut is short in stature and commonly found in Sri Lanka, and the nuts of which Sri Lankans regard as a “living pharmacy” is the most versatile and medically practical form of the coconut plant available. Sri Lankans sell and consume thousands of them on a daily basis. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ruwanwelisaya – Anuradhapura Ruwanweliseya or Ruwanweli Maha Seya is an ancient stupa or dagoba, venerated and held very sacred by Buddhists in Sri Lanka and all over the world. The stupa is found in the sacred city of Anuradhapura, about 4km from the Anuradhapura railway station. Apparently, this particular location had been selected for […]
See the most unique and finest wood carvings in the world at Embekka Devalaya The historic Embekka Devalaya in Udunuwara, Kandy is found approximately 116km from Colombo. It is also approximately 7 to 8 km from Pilimathalawa, and about 3km away from the Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya. Overview of Embekka Devalaya The Embekka Devalaya […]
