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Vesak - The Festival Of Light

 

During the month of May each year, Vesak Festival is celebrated in Sri Lanka. Vesak is a Buddhist religious celebration focusing on the Buddha’s birth, his attainment of Enlightenment, and his passing into Nirvana at the end of his life. The celebration is highly regarded throughout the country and a must see experience for a tourists. This is also known as the Buddhist Festival of Light. Colorful lanterns adorn the interior of every home and beautiful luminous displays decorate the streets of most towns in the island. If you need to catch this glowing spectacle in full glory you will have to take time to visit Bhauddoloka Mawatha in Colombo. You are also welcomed to enjoy free refreshments at stalls on the roadside who distribute these to passers-by.

FarCry Boutique Resort, offers Luxury in Wasgamuwa

 

FarCry Boutique Resort Located a just 25km from Wasgamuwa National Park and a conveniently situated to a number of neighboring attractions of both natural and historical value.

This resort with its mosaic of rustic charm, tasteful luxuries and gracious hospitality is a place incomparable. It offers Six suites, a restaurant and pool which sits in perfect unison with the natural surroundings. The suites are with air-conditioning, a king-sized bed, LED flat screen with cable TV and complimentary Wi-Fi. These suites are designed with the option of comfy foldout futons for family friendly travel.

Firsthand experience of rural farm life are offered to guest at the FarCry Farm, which is built on the fertile land and borders waters of the Mahaweli River  - which has deep engagement with the local farming community. You may also pick the very vegetables you wish to relish and allow the culinary team to work their wonders.

The Wasgamuwa National Park is home to a over 150 elephants, the shy sloth bear and much much more. 30 minutes away form the resort is the Mahiyangana Raja Maha Viharaya where lies the most ancient stupa to be built in Sri Lanka, this is also the site of Lord Buddha’s first visit to Sri Lanka. The Veddahs of Dambana continue can be visited in approx 1 hours away. Moreover, the historical sites of Kandy, Sigiriya and Dambulla are just two hours away, as will as the golden soft sand of Pasikudah.

Sri Lankan Airlines Annual Golf Classic - Oct 2013

Arguably as one of the best golfing tournament in the country, the Sri Lankan Airlines Annual Golf Classic attracts the finest golfers from all over the world including Sri Lanka. Its held at Victoria golf course, set in the most idyllic of surroundings with beautifully landscaped terrain and splendid backdrop of mountains and lakes. This Golf Course is rated among the 100 most beautiful courses the world over. The tournament is open to golfers with a Council of national golf Unions or other recognized handicap and each competitor plays two 18 hole Stableford rounds on two consecutive days.

Nawam Perahera, February 2014

 

Started in 1979, the Gangaramaya Navam Perahera has since developed into one of Sri Lanka's finest. Held at night on Navam Poya at the Gangaramaya Vihara in the heart of Colombo, it’s a popular tourist attraction that can be viewed from stands located along the roadside of the procession’s route. The fascinating preparations, particularly the arrival of over 100 tame elephants at Viharamahadevi Park during the daytime, can also be observed.
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Casa Heliconia, a romantic getaway.

 

Sri Lanka luxury hotel brand Manor House Concepts presents Casa Heliconia where unique style and jungle glam create an intimate and eclectic hideaway near Colombo's international airport
 
Casa Heliconia offers guests two individual stylized pavilion bedrooms: Temple Angkor and Pagoda Gold. Both decked out in luxurious fabrics and eclectic antiques, each with their own spacious verandah to relax and take in the rural atmosphere. The outdoor bathrooms are a treat, enjoy the jungle view from your private hot shower and indulge in the locally produced lotions and potions. Temple Angkor also offers guests their own traditional Sri Lankan kitchen where meals can be prepared for them and where they can learn the art of Sri Lankan cookery.
 
Take a walk around the luscious, tropical garden and find your way to Pavilion Neapolitan. Take a dip in the pool or relax on a hammock and watch the daily routine of the village. Discover a little further and find yourself at the Doll’s House pavilion where you can reconnect with the outside world using our internet and entertainment facilities.
 
As a special opening offer all bookings for all rooms are being offered at an introductory rate with delicious Sri Lankan inspired breakfast and dinner included.
 
Only 44km from Colombo, Casa Heliconia is the perfect weekend escape or romantic getaway.

Lanka Challenge 2013 Tuk-Tuk Race

A unique challenge which gives foreign participant teams an up close and personal experience to some of the most fascinating historical sites and natural delights of this island, while raising money for local charities and environmental organizations.  

“Lanka Challenge” Tuk-Tuk race is generally held in August/September each year.  The participants will travel around the country in one of the funkiest modes of transport invented by man - the Tuk Tuk . This year’s challenge explored the East Coast; wild, adventurous and less travelled territories - where participants can expect even more remote, scenic and challenging roads.

AVANI Bentota Resort & Spa

 

Just a three hour drive from the International Airport, the newly refurbished AVANI Bentota is located in a picturesque location in Bentota, on one of the best beaches on the southern coast of Sri Lanka.  Blending with AVANI traditions, the hotel’s contemporary design is an architectural marvel delicately designed and landscaped by renowned legendary Architect Geoffrey Bawa, and is a symbol of elegance and relaxed comfort with its bare open corridors and sprawling lawns. AVANI Bentota consists of a total of 75 rooms and is ideal for the guest looking for a quiet holiday with some pampering.

The hotel serves a variety of cuisine to suit every palette at their two Restaurants and 3 Bars which also includes a wine cellar, and guests could even ‘Dine by Design’ where they could dine at any location of their choice at the hotel, and even ask our in-house chefs to tailor-make the menu’s depending on what they are in the mood for.

Guests can relax and rejuvenate in our specialty Spa with a variety of therapies to choose from or stretch their muscles at our gym or in one of our two swimming pools facing the sea.  The hotel is located in close proximity to the traditional Mask factory in Ambalangoda, the famous Turtle hatchery in Kosgoda and the renowned old Dutch Fort in Galle which are popular tourist destinations and ideal for those looking to explore the locality.  The more adventurous guests could partake in a wide-range of watersports ranging from jet-skiing to riding a banana boat on the nearby Bentara river.

Kataragama Festival- Jul 19th - Aug 01st 2013

 

The Kataragama festival is a major Festival during the month of Esala, July-August. Kataragama is a jungle shrine dedicated to god Skanda and is popular pilgrim center for Buddhists and Hindus where devotees flock year out. During the festival Fire walking on the 30th July at dawn and the grand perahara on 1st August are some of its highlights.
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World Spice Food Festival

World Spice Festival is an annual event publicizing internationally our reputation of being a country blessed abundantly with spices having historical links with countries of far East and Asia.  This culinary event isheld with the participation of local and foreign signature chefs in Colombo five star Hotels & designated Restaurants.  Culinary tourism now surfaces prominently with the travelers exploring food habits of the destination they visit, hence the World Spice Food Festival has become more important than ever before.

The public event called “Hawkers’ street food promotion” is scheduled to take place at ‘Board Walk’ of Waters Edge, in October

In 2005 Sri Lanka Tourism initiated this event in order to popularize spiced cuisine among foreign visitors and to offer more dining options for both local and foreign visitors. It Further t is also expected to have Sri Lankan counterparts given cross exposures in international spiced cuisine.
It has been held annually since 2005 with the participation of foreign signature chefs side by side with their Sri Lankan counterparts.  15 signature chefs from different countries such as India, Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Pakistan, Latin American, China, Middle East, Mongolia and Mexica etc.,  are expected to take part this year
 

Doctor fish and live food !

 

Lords Restaurant, Negombo has six restaurants serving up delights and extended its fine dining experience that will tickle your feet as well as your taste buds. Keeping with the running theme ‘cricket’, each outlet is named after some aspect of the cricketing sport …..The Umpires Lounge Bar, The Bowlers Bistro and Bar, The Oval Seafood Restaurant, The Batsman, LBW Cocktail and Wine Bar and the Boundaries.
The latest additions is the “Fish Spa” which is a complementary offering to guests and the first of its kind in Sri Lanka. Guests are invited to dip their feet in the water along the foot bath while the swarms of Doctor Fish or Garra rufa do the rest. These fish nibble the dead skin off your feet. Approx 10 to 12 people can sit and experience this together.
Another novel addition is the Live Seafood System where tanks on display contain Groupers, Sea Bass, Mangrove Snapper, and varieties of crayfish and shellfish  – an endeavour in collaboration with Government expertise and the organisation Seafood Alive, which hopes to support local fisherman through aquaculture.
Guests can also enjoy a prearranged boat ride at the Negombo Lagoon, visit the aquaculture farmers to get insights into how they harvest their fish. Visit Kings Island, a mangrove island where you can disembark and indulge in a spot of fishing at the artificial ponds filled with fish.  The Lords also hosts various entertainment programmes towards the late evening. From performances of the live jazz show, cultural show or a calypso band. For a quieter time the art gallery at the upper floor hosts a display of contemporary art.

Sri Lanka – No 1 Destination in the World to visit in 2013

 


“The Lonely Planet” is arguably the World’s largest Travel Guide Book and Digital Media Publisher. It has named Sri Lanka  in the ‘BEST in TRAVEL 2013’ and number one destination in the World to visit in the year 2013.

The travel experts and  the voters have predicted  that Sri Lanka will be on the top of the hottest new holiday destinations for the travelers  who look for multifaceted experiences at affordable prices. Lonely Planet remarks that the total experience in Sri Lanka is truly a life changing experience for any traveler.

The newly opened East coast and less traveled areas in the Western coast are described as the emerging new places to visit while Kalpitiya and the Puttalam lagoon are describes as popular eco-tourism popular spots for bird watching and kayaking. For wildlife enthusiasms mentions of Blue whales at  south coast,  Leopards and elephants at  Yala and Wilpattu National Park are mentioned.