A historic milestone in the Indo-Sri Lanka cultural and religious bond was marked Sunday (21) with the official launch of the ‘Sri Ramayan Trails’ project at Taj Samudra, Colombo. This initiative aims to bolster the country’s tourism industry by leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovative tourism methodologies. Under the auspices of His Holiness Swami Govind Dev Giri Maharaj, the Chief Treasurer of the renowned Sri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, and graced by Sagala Ratnayaka, Senior Advisor to the President on National Security and Chief of Presidential Staff, the launch showcased a commitment ..read more

When seeking to inspire creativity and foster team bonding, consider these 10 budget-friendly international destinations for corporate offsites. Corporate offsites are a vital aspect of team building, strategising and rejuvenation for organisations worldwide and choosing the right destination for such events plays a crucial role in ensuring their success. Escape the confines of conventional conference rooms and embrace the refreshing breeze and scenic vistas of unexplored paradises for your next corporate offsite event. ‘Colombo, the vibrant capital city of Sri Lanka, presents ..read more

Tourist arrivals to the island nation continue to pickup from levels witnessed since the pandemic and the economic crisis. However, a slight drop in momentum is seen for the month of April. Provisional data showed that Sri Lanka welcomed a total of 107,124 international travellers in the first three weeks of April. When compared with the first three months of the year, a slowdown is seen. While in April the 100,000 tourist arrival mark was crossed in three weeks, from January to March the milestone was reached within two to two and a half weeks. The daily arrival average dropped to the levels ..read more

Perched majestically on the southern Sri Lanka stands the iconic Barberyn Lighthouse, a symbol of maritime heritage. Also known as the Beruwala Lighthouse, it has stood tall for over a century, guiding ships safely through the Indian Ocean’s treacherous waters. Constructed in 1889 during British colonial rule, the Barberyn Lighthouse was built to replace an older structure that had served sailors for many years. The lighthouse stands at a height of 34 meters (111 feet) and is made primarily of brick and stone. Its distinctive white and red bands make it easily recognizable against the backdro ..read more

Get ready to fall in love with rotis. A ‘roti’ is a type of Sri Lankan flatbread that comes in many different varieties and can be eaten at breakfast, lunch, dinner – and even dessert! Pol rotis have a similar taste to naan bread but with a hint of coconut. Served warm, they are made with wheat flour and scraped coconut. You will most likely be served rotis alongside various curry dishes, but they also make a great street food snack on their own.  Source: https://www.explore.co.uk/blog/top-8-dishes-to-try-in-sri-lanka ..read more

ITC Ratnadipa, the latest super luxury hotel in Colombo, will be opened on April 25th. The 350-key property, named ITC Ratnadipa, and a luxury residential development called Sapphire Residencies sit on a 5.86-acre land, offering a panoramic view of the Indian Ocean and Beira Lake Source: https://www.facebook.com/100044228236357/posts/pfbid02NkihJqAks1CZFP82NFFMSzCoiT6sJuYx4SaFuHuuMmvsxJnUrff1rfGWZRuDTNn2l/?mibextid=RtaFA8 ..read more

Experience the majesty of China’s biggest waterfall, check out the expanded Tokyo DisneySea, or escape the summer heat in the hills of Sri Lanka and India Monsoon dodges While much of Southeast Asia is deluged from May to October, a few destinations buck the bad-weather trend. The east coast of Peninsular Malaysia enjoys cloudless skies, while hotel staff in Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and the Philippines are sandbagging doorways to keep the monsoon rains out. If you are seeking sunshine and the traveller’s holy trinity of frosty white sands, turquoise seas and swaying palms in ..read more

Sri Lanka can be translated as Resplendent Island, or Great Island, and with its lush, varied landscapes and abundance of resources, it’s easy enough to see why. Now the oft-struggling island nation is seeking to reclaim that destiny for itself. That name, representing the island’s spices and gems, its forests and tea plantations, is now a dream, a hope for the future. After decades of violent civil war, followed by the shattering 2019 terrorist bombings in its capital, the 2020 pandemic and political turmoil, corruption and economic strife thrown on top for good measure — all of this after a ..read more

As calm as India is frenetic and as green as its neighbour is dusty, Sri Lanka has always been a major travel destination for those with hopeless wanderlust. The teardrop-shaped country offers something for every type of traveller; from backpackers and families to couples and groups of friends. Flights may set you back, but it’s plain sailing on arrival with the pound sterling exceptionally strong against the Sri Lankan rupee. Tourism in the country is finding its feet once more, grappling not only with the after-effects of the pandemic but bouts of civil unrest and natural disasters that cam ..read more

Sri Lanka’s Immigration and Emigration Department has introduced an online visa system for travelers entering Sri Lanka by ship, a senior official said on Saturday. Additional controller general of the department, Imal Gunawardena, told journalists that those who arrive in the country via ship can obtain a visa valid for four days using the online system. He added that this visa would cost 25 U.S. dollars. Gunawardena said Sri Lanka has launched an official eVisa website and all visitors must complete an eVisa application before arriving in the country. He said an eVisa fee waiver scheme has ..read more