Taste Sri Lanka (ii)

Negombo fish market is the Island's second largest fish market. There are boats available for hire if you wish to sail along the Dutch canal.

The Dutch Canal in Negombo was built by the Dutch to transport spices and now used by local fisherman to get to the sea & an attraction for tourists.

The marsh is notable for its unique and highly diverse ecosystem and is listed as one of 12 priority wetlands in Sri Lanka.

The lagoon is fed by a number of small rivers and a canal. It is linked to the sea by a narrow channel to the north, near Negombo city.

Negombo rich with best sandy beaches, hotels and resorts.

Dambulla is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. A UNESCO world heritage site which has build about 2300 Years ago.

The Avukana statue is considered to be one of the best examples of a standing statue of the Buddha from ancient Sri Lanka.

The reservoir served as one of largest irrigation tanks in ancient time.While supplying water also for the small tanks in rural areas on the way, the canal Jaya Ganga carried water from Kala Wewa and stored enough water in the Thisā Wewa for the population of in capital city of Anuradhapura.

Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress. A site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 meters high. Nominated as the eighth wonder of the world. This is a UNESCO listed world heritage site.

Watch Wild Elephants in Minneriya / Kawdulla / Habarana where elephants are flocked..

Elephant Back Safaris are one of the newest and most thrilling safari experiences in Sri Lanka...

Polonnaruwa remains one of the best planned archaeological relic sites in the country. The ancient city of Polonnaruwa has been declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO.

The Anuradhapura Kingdom was the first established kingdom in ancient Sri Lanka. Founded by King Pandukabhaya in 377 BC. Ancient city of Anuradhapura has named as a world heritage site by UNESCO.

Nalanda Gedige is an ancient complete stone building near Matale, Sri Lanka. This building was an ancient Hindu Temple constructed in between 8th to 10th century with dravidian architecture and then believe to have been used by Buddhists.

The temple is dedicated to hindu deity Mariamman, the goddess of rain and fertility. Located in Matale Sri Lanka. This Temple h built in 1874 and now it has become a famous destination for tourists too.

The island has an ideal climate for growing many spices that the world demands like pepper, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon and cardamom. At present visiting a Spice gardening education center has become a trend amoung SL visitors.

Cultural Show at Kandy, Sri Lanka a must watch program when in Kandy. There you can enjoy traditional Sri Lankan dances, music & performance...

Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha.

Sri Lankan tea (known for generations as Ceylon Tea) is also the cleanest tea in the world in terms of pesticide residues, a fact confirmed by the ISO Technical Committee. Sri Lanka is the world's fourth-largest producer of tea.

Kandy is one of the best places to go shopping. Famous destination to buy real Sri Lankan Gem, Ceylon Tea, handy crafts & high-class boutiques.

Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya are about 5.5 km to the west of the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It attracts 2 million visitors annually.

Horton Plains National Park is a protected area in the central highlands of Sri Lanka and is covered by mountain grassland and cloud forest. This plateau is rich in biodiversity and many species found here are endemic to the region.

The train trip from Ohiya to Ella, in Sri Lanka, is supposed to be one of the most scenic and beautiful journeys in the world.

The Demodara nine arch railway bridge is located between Demodara and Ella railway stations. Specialty of this bridge is that, it’s constructed with stones, bricks and cement, but without any steel.
Construction of this bridge was started during the First World War time and British government was not in a position to provide the required steel supply for the constructions. So the construction was delayed and a local resident call Mr. P.K. Appuhamy came up with the plan of building with only bricks, stones and cement. He got the approval and support from the British engineers and today you can see the results of his team’s effort.

Ella is one of the famous tourist destinations in Sri Lanka and well known among tourist as a hiking destination.

The Little Adam`s Peak, 1141 m high, is fairly easy to climb, with a good path all the way up.

Mirissa's beach and night life make it a popular tourist destination. It is also a fishing port and one of the island's main whale and dolphin watching locations.

This small sandy tropical beach boasts some of Sri Lanka’s best and most stunning sunsets and sunrises.

In Sri Lanka you can watch Blue Whales who is the largest animal ever found on earth. Also Sri Lanka has become a popular destination for Dolphin Watching.

Ayurvedic programmes consist of a range of herbal treatments and various types of baths and massages, together with cleansing and revitalization techniques such as yoga, meditation and special diets.

Galle Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards.

True cinnamon is native to Sri Lanka. Cinnamon cultivation & the technology of processing cinnamon can be seen during your Sri Lanka visit.

This place educates you all about turtles. You get to watch turtles in all stages of growth, learn about their needs,hold them, watch them on land as well as on water.

Modest, somber museum showcasing photographs of the devastating tsunami in 2004 & its impact.

Moonstone has been used in jewelry for millenia, including ancient civilizations. The Romans admired moonstone, as they believed it was born from solidified rays of the moon. Both the Romans and Greeks associated Moonstone with their lunar deities. The Rare Blue Moonstones found only Sri Lanka.

The water of the Madu river is dotted with small islands and the banks are all covered with lush mangrove forests that are home to dozens of incredible animal...

The beach is semi-circular and stretches approximately one kilometer. Unawatuna is also known for its sea turtle population and tourists are able to witness them laying eggs along the shore at various times during the year.

Ayurvedic programmes consist of a range of herbal treatments and various types of baths and massages, together with cleansing and revitalization techniques such as yoga, meditation and special diets.