Nine Arch Bridge: A Bridge to Nature’s Beauty A Timeless Marvel Nestled amidst the lush green tea plantations and rolling hills of Sri Lanka’s Hill Country lies a breathtaking architectural marvel: the Nine Arch Bridge. This iconic viaduct, spanning a remarkable 91 meters across the Demodara Valley, is a testament to the ingenuity and […]
Velgam Viharaya: A Hidden Gem of Sri Lanka Discover the Ancient Marvel of Velgam ViharayaNestled amidst the lush landscapes of Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, Velgam Viharaya stands as a testament to the island’s rich cultural heritage. This ancient Buddhist temple, also known as Vilgam Rajamaha Viharaya, offers a glimpse into the country’s past, captivating visitors with […]
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 […]
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, […]
