It was in 1824 that the first tea plant was brought from China by the British and planted in the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, Kandy. It is considered to be the first non-commercial tea crop to be grown in the country. Close to two decades later, in 1867 James Taylor, a Scotsman was given […]
While sapphires account for 85% of the 130 precious gemstone varieties mined in Sri Lanka, none of the Ceylon Sapphire varieties is as popular around the world as Ceylon Blue Sapphires, gem corundum that displays a celebrated shade of blue comparable with the hue of cornflowers. Ceylon Blue Sapphires are mostly mined from primarily alluvial […]
Sri Lanka has always been reknowned for its spices. Over 15 different spices call Sri Lanka home and many of them are traded in the international spice market. Cinnamon especially is endemic to Sri Lanka, and highest quality ‘true cinnamon’ can be obtained here. However if a visitor does not know the right places to purchase spices it is very easy to be […]
Experience healing of the body, mind, and spirit in splendid Sri Lanka Ayurveda is not just a wellness trend that has been appropriated by those touting expensive spa treatments. Instead, it is a type of alternative medicine that has historic roots in the Indian subcontinent, and dates back at least 5,000 years. The meaning of […]
A great way to experience the exhilaration of flight with a bird’s eye view of the area below, a silent ride through the sky, an excursion that has caught on fast with locals and tourist alike is hot air ballooning, drifting gently over the cultural triangle, or a wildlife park in a hot air balloon […]
Minneriya Jeep Safari is a one of the most popular activity among travelers who visit Sri Lanka. The safari can be customized at your choice from half day to full day both morning and evening hours. Minneriya National Park is a wildlife sanctuary located in the North Central province of Sri Lanka. Nature lovers […]
In Sri Lanka about 3000 wild elephants most of the living in minneriya, kaudulla, wasgamauwa national park area. Indeed, 200 – 250 Domestic elephants living on this island. In fact, Sri Lanka few places are available for Elephant riding. The ma hoods (who is taking care of elephants) they trained very well to move with peoples. Habarana (closer to Sigiriya) is most famous for riding. Pinnawala […]
Village tours program mainly doing in Sigiriya / Habarana / Dambulla. Actually, it takes for this tour approximate 02 hours. This is famous tour in Sri Lanka. It including bullock cart riding and catamaran riding. Although, walk to poor village house through paddy fields, cookery demonstration of Sri Lankan Authentic food and a tuk-tuk ride from […]