Recognising the safety protocols introduced by the Government of Sri Lanka along with standards mandated by Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) to ensure the safety of domestic and international travellers, destination Sri Lanka was recently endowed with the World Travel and Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Safe Travels stamp. Whilst establishing confidence among tourists looking at the island paradise as a preferred destination to travel amidst the pandemic, the Safe Travels stamp will also allow them to recognise properties and businesses that diligently follow globally streamed health ..read more

The world-famous Kandy Esala Perahera is the most vibrant and colourful annual festival in Sri Lanka and demonstrates the harmonious blending of Buddhism & Hinduism. It was held annually to pay homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha as well as to 4 Hindu gods namely Natha, Vishnu, Katharagama, and the goddess Pattini. One of the longest processions anywhere (taking 4 hours!), it includes fire-dances, whip-dances, Kandyan dances and various other cultural dances in addition to the 100+ “dressed and lighted” elephants clothed with lavish garments. History The 10-day Perahera is ..read more

The train journey from Kandy to Ella in Sri Lanka is the most scenic and beautiful train journeys in the world. This train ride is seven hours long and takes you through remote villages, past waterfalls,  over bridges, through tunnels, rolling rice fields,  stunning landscapes of green and lush tea plantations for which the country is perhaps best known. Sri Lanka’s rail system was originally built by the British in the late 1800s and it was originally used to transport tea and coffee from the hill country to the capital city for export. Today the train is a favorite way to explo ..read more

SriLankan Airlines converted a wide-body passenger aircraft into a dedicated cargo aircraft, with a total payload of 45 metric tons. The national carrier said this is to continuously support Sri Lanka’s export industries and to keep the country connected with the global economy, during the pandemic. This converted Airbus A330 aircraft will commence operations on the 25th of June to key destinations in the Far East and Europe. Ashok Pathirage, the Chairman of the national carrier said this move was made in order to strengthen the airline’s revenue stream during a time when the air transpo ..read more

Ayurveda is an ancient medical system originating in India over 5000 years ago. In Sri Lanka, it's associated with Sri Lankan Traditional Medicine practiced in Sri Lanka for many centuries which evolved from the prehistoric eras and is currently regarded as Sri Lanka Ayurveda - with a distinct difference from Indian Ayurveda. Let’s Have a Look at the History of  Sri Lankan Ayurvedic System Sri Lanka developed its own Ayurvedic system based on a series of prescriptions handed down from generation to generation over a period of 3,000 years. The ancient kings, who were also prominent ph ..read more

From the top of Sigiriya Rock, Sri Lanka by Diana Bancale One Year after her visit, famous Italian Travel Blogger praises Great Sri Lankan Hospitality & Resilience in the Face of a Crisis. Diana Bancale is an award-winning Travel Blogger/Instagram Travel Influencers. Her travel blog is www.inviaggiodasola.com and also available on Instagram as @inviaggiodasola. The Italian based female travel blogger is among the 10 best Italian travel bloggers and recognized at the Macchianera Awards (Italian Internet Awards). Her Blog has over 40,000 Ave. Visitors per month and been a popula ..read more

Condé Nast Traveler is a luxury and lifestyle travel magazine published by Condé Nast Based in New York, recently published an article ''The 15 Best Countries for Adventure Travel'' and has listed Sri Lanka along with 14 countries in their latest list. This article was originally published in December 2017. It has been updated with new information in 2020, January The former article list includes Australia, Argentina, Costa Rica, New Zealand, Portugal, Thailand, Greece, Spain, Italy, and Brazil. Now includes 5 more countries from their latest picks namely, Canada, Iceland, Peru, B ..read more

Jetstar Asia will become the 1st overseas carrier to resume flights to Colombo, Sri Lanka from August 1st, the date when Sri Lanka reopens to regular tourists. the respected industry website CAPA said yesterday. it will become the only low-cost carrier to fly direct from Singapore to Colombo. Colombo becomes Jetstar Asia’s 25th destination from Singapore and the first airline in the Qantas Group to fly to Colombo. The return service will operate four times a week with flights timed to allow more travelers from Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia to access Colombo by transiting through ..read more

Sri Lanka is readying to welcome travelers from across the world with safety guidelines and precautionary measures. Here are some Frequently Asked Questions and Answers. 1. Who can visit? All nationalities are welcome and all types of travelers whether groups, families, individuals. 2. Which airports will operate? Bandaranaike International Airport [BIA], Colombo Ratmalana Airport [RMA] and Mattala Rajapaksa Hambantota Airport [MRIA] will be operating for tourist arrivals from Aug 1st 2020 3. What are the visa procedures? All travelers will require a valid visa; this will be issued f ..read more

Sri Lanka has an abundance of coral reefs rich in biodiversity with over 180 hard coral species recorded. These colourful corals with their exotic tropical fish together with the many shipwrecks and their artificial reefs can be explored at several diving and snorkelling locations. Sri Lanka’s coral reefs have long been attracting tourists from around the world. According to research stemming back to the 1980s, about two per cent of the country’s coastline contains nearshore fringing reefs. Hikkaduwa has made it one of the most coveted locations for snorkelling in Sri Lanka. The National p ..read more