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Temples   Colombo

Temples, Colombo

 22 Reviews  In the Pettah area of Colombo is the famous Sea Street, home to three important Hindu Temples, the Ganeshan, the Old Kathiresan and the New Kathiresan. All have their intricately-carved and colourful... 

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Day Trip   Colombo

Day Trip, Colombo

 11 Reviews  St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, a branch of the Church of Scotland, earlier known as St. Andrew's Scots Kirk located in Princess Street, Fort, is the only Presbyterian Church in Sri Lanka. It opened... 

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Shopping   Colombo

Shopping, Colombo

 6 Reviews  This one is for the Gals, OK ! So you guys can take a peek as well. You find some of the best clothes in Sri Lanka at very reasonable prices and of very good quality. Clothes, Bags, Shoes, Travelling... 

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Cinnamon Gardens - Viharamahadevi Park   Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens - Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo

 7 Reviews  The green space of Viharamahadevi Park isn't all it could be but it still represents one of the city's largest open recreational areas. There isn't much to do here apart from walk in the shade of the... 

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Forts   Colombo

Forts, Colombo

 11 Reviews  Fort area, earlier known as Kolonthota, is the place the Portuguese landed in the early 16th century. They developed it and, to protect their economic interests, built a fort there in 1588. In 1656,... 

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Beaches   Colombo

Beaches, Colombo

 4 Reviews  On our final day in Colombo, we went to Mount Lavina beach in the morning. This is a ‘Golden Mile’ beach just next to a railway track and is about 12 kms away from the city. The roar of the ocean, the... 

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Zoo   Colombo

Zoo, Colombo

 8 Reviews  It has been several yrs since I last went to the Zoo, but it seemed better kept, more lush and was certainly well patronized. The restaurant facility had a pretty good rice selection which was tasty,... 

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Galle Face Green   Colombo

Galle Face Green, Colombo

 5 Reviews  Galle Face Green is a lovely stretch of land almost half a kilometre long by the side of the sea. It is located in the heart of the city in front of the old Parliament building with some of the best... 

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Museums   Colombo

Museums, Colombo

 8 Reviews  Just near the exit is a tall glass-covered display unit at the top of which is a stark skeletal statue of the Buddha. This is a startling, compelling image and one that you will not forget in a... 

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Buddha   Colombo

Buddha, Colombo

 5 Reviews  There are places and places to see in Sri Lanka but just about every place in Asia offers ruins, colonial cities, temples, and natural wonders. This puts a pilgrimage to Sri Pada, AKA Adam's Peak, in... 

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by pbmadikari

Hi thereIts pleasure to hear that u r interest to travel Sri Lanka. I hope this information’s will help for your trip to Sri Lanka get success. Kindly let me know when you are arriving to Sri Lanka.DAY 1.... Its better you start from airport to sigiriya where u gets the old castle in top of the rock with ancient architectures. And u better stay 2 nights and you can explore much. DAY 2.... U may Proceed to the Minneriya National park for the Half a day safari. There u can see large number of elephants and other animals which use to be in the tropical country. In the evening visit to the dam bulla rock temple with 500 or more naturally painted frescos...DAY 3.... Proceed to polonnaruwa where you can see the ruins of second capitol of Sri Lanka. After that proceed to Anuradhapura and stay 1 night.DAY 4....Do the sight seen of Second Capitol of Sri Lanka Anuradhapura and proceed to...

Elephant Volunteer Project - Kegalle

by MissAliJ

If you want to have a more up close and personal elephant experience then I can recommend Inspire Sri Lanka Elephant Volunteering Project just down the road from Pinnawala.Here you can stay from one week to one year and during your time you will be involved in all things elephant! From daily care and feeding, to learning about anatomy and health and sickness signs, to helping the vet with the regular monthly vet check. As a special treat you will also be shown how to handle your elephant using traditional mahout skills - no other volunteer project gives you that. Plus plenty of riding and elephant cuddling.There is also an Eco farm which produces fruit, veg and eggs.They also offer you the chance to help teach English at a local girls orphanage.All in all a great volunteering project run by an English ex volunteer.Go check it out!

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a land like no other

by Pavelgt

Sri Lanka being a very small island is only 434 km long and 224 km wide. However this doesn't cease the country to offer you heterogeneity in activities. The Things to Do in Sri Lanka are innumerable, and listing a few of them hereunder. Bird watchingSri Lanka is called a bird's paradise and has about 435 species of the same dwelling here. The premier bird watching locations are in Sinharaja, Kitugala, Udawatta Kale, Minipe, Minneriya Forests, Kumana, Bundala, Willpattu, Bellanwila Bird Sanctuaries. It is a joyride to enjoy photography of the wild life while riding on the back of elephants. Enjoy Sri Lankan Dance and MusicSri Lankan Traditional Dance like Kandyan, Sabaragamu and Ruhunu Clans are worth watching. The drums and music in colorful dresses while dancers walk the fire are experiences in themselves. Scuba DivingSri Lanka is famous for its coastal reefs and wrecks. Scuba Diving...

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Climb on Sigiriya mountain

by Emiralex

Lovely experience and good exercise :)Ancient rock fortress with interesting history, gardens, canals, lots of birds and animals.And 1200 steps to go!Note: beware of sly guides, agree on their fee before the tour starts. USD10 is more than enough.

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near Kandy - Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya

by josephescu

Peradeniya is a town on the outskirts of Kandy, on the main road to Colombo, famous for its botanical gardens, considered to be one of the most beautiful botanical gardens in Asia.The origins of the Botanic Gardens dates as far back as 1371 when a Kandyan king moved the court here and ordered a pleasure garden to be built on a location surrounded by the river Mahaweli on three sides and connected to the opposite bank by a suspension bridge. British conquest set ground work for a Botanical Garden in 1821 and plants from Kew Garden at Slave island, Colombo and from the Kalutara Garden in Kalutara were moved up until 1843. During world war II, Lord Mountbatten, the supreme commander of the allied forces in the South Asia used the gardens as the headquarters of the South East Asia CommandThe garden itself is an example of the wealth and beauty of the tropics with over hundred varieties of...

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Day trip to Galle

by Maxus

Galle is an easy day trip from just about any the west coast hotels and a perfect test run for anyone trying their hand at independent travel in Sri Lanka. Forget the car and driver routine or the over-crowded bus, get a ticket from your local railway station, jump on a train heading south and you will eventually reach Galle. The journey along the coast gives you some fabulous views.Galle Fort is a Sri Lankan ‘must see’ and is only a few minute walk from Galle railway station (you can’t miss it) The Fort is free to get in and the sea breeze on the ramparts is a real treat. There are plenty of places to eat, drink and stay inside and outside the fort, watch out for touts, who can be a nuisance. Galle is stuffed with history, the old gate (in the photograph) tells anyone passing through it something about the history of the Fort, on one side is the Lion and the Unicorn of the British Coat...

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Elephant Orphanage

by SirMustang

The Elephant Orphanage is world famous, even Blue Peter have been there. Nothing better than seeing these beautiful creatures in their natural environment, Very cheap day out. Include it in a 2 or 3-day trip out from your base, we did and loved it.There are restaurants and bars there so there’s no need to travel loaded down. Brilliant day out, and if you fancy it for a small extra fee you can ride one. The Tamil Tigers rescued the baby in photo; they shot its mother by accident so they brought the baby to the sanctuary from 450KM away.

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Lying on the beach - Hikkaduwa, Unawatuna, Bentota

by permanentvacation

As far as I seen, there are two beaches that it worth a longer visit on the western and south-western coast: Hikkaduwa and Unawatuna. Both offer a lot of nice beach accommodations, with small restaurants and free wi-fi. Those are the beaches with the best water for swimming, and the most beautiful blue color. Hikkaduwa is a 3-4 km long beach, wavy, preferred by surfers. It's a very commercial beach that attracts a lot of tourist and offers in the neighborhood all the modern amenities - shops, ATMs, banks, pharmacy etc.Unawatuna lies in a small bay, so there are no big waves. The beach is smaller, but I find the landscape more beautiful, probably due to the small hills that lies behind. Someone can walk in Unawatuna from an end to to the other of the beach in less than 30 minutes.I personally find Bentota over-rated, targeted maybe to honeymooners and spenders. The water is not so great...

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Sri Lanka Heritage Tour

by shalike

8 Days Tour Day 1Met at the airport by our representative and transfer to hotel in Negombo for overnight stay. Day 2 After breakfast proceed to Anuradhapura. On the way to Anuradhaura visit fish market at Chilaw. Thereafter jeep safari at Wilpaththu National. Dinner and over night at Anuradhapura. Day 3 After breakfast visit Sri Maha Bodhi Temple, Ruwanweli Saya Thuparamaya, Moon Stone and Guard Stone, Isurumuniya Temple etc. Thereafter visit Polonnaruwa the second Ancient Capital of Sri Lanka. Visit Royal Pavilion, Thuparamaya, Watadagaya (circular stupa), Uththararamaya (Galvehare) where the reclining Buddha statue, Lankathilanka - the oldest buddhist temple etc. Afternoon visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress (during the 5th century A D). Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Sigiriya or Giritale. Day 4 After breakfast proceed to Dambulla Rock Cave Temples, Herbal Spice Garden, Kandy Tooth...

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Let's Go Green!

by wrangler_blk

Small Eco village somewhere in the center of the island.The houses made of mud and no electronic devices can be found on the area!No gas or electric ovens!It's like to go into the past!Good and enjoyable!

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Mount Lavina Hotel  Colombo

 5 Reviews and 395 Opinions  This is the closest hotel you can experience the Beach as you come to Colombo. Good food, good rooms... 

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Earl's Regency Hotel Kandy  Kandy

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Palm Garden Village Hotel  Anuradhapura

 3 Reviews and 111 Opinions  The Palm Garden Village is like a colonial club, but one with a relaxed and freestyle-air. It was... 

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