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Temple of the Tooth This place of worship as it is widely known here in Sri Lanka and abroad, is the most venerated and worshipped place on earth by all Buddhists in this island. It is where the Lord Buddha’s Tooth Relic is enshrined within these holy precincts. This large complex was also formerly the […]

The Amazing Wonders of a Spice Garden Have you ever wondered down the trails of a spice garden?  The aromatic smells that emanate from the exotic herbs and plants makes you want to live outdoors among the tangy smelling spices!  Spices come in various forms to tease and tantalize our taste buds and spice up […]

The Magnificent Gem and Jewelry Industry Sri Lanka is well known for the large amount precious items available in the country. Precious stones take one of the top places in that list. They have been sought after since ancient times, and as far back as 3000 years ago. So, we are not new to this […]

Fish Spa Sri Lanka So, now we can experience the luxury of having fish nibble at our toes! Besides the tons of fun we can have with our feet dangling in a stream full of fish munching away at our feet. It is said to be very therapeutic and healing besides getting a good exfoliate […]

Ceylon Tea Ah! The taste of a fresh cup of Ceylon Tea is all we ask for sitting atop a lush green tea estate. Now that is one of the coolest ways to sip and savor a cup of freshly brewed tea, if you happen to be in the cool climes of some part of […]

Madu River The river names Madu is an exciting place that is full of ultimate biodiversity. This fascinating river belongs to the district of Galle. And it flows between the two villages named Balapitiya and Karandeniya. This river is famous not only among the Sri Lankan tourists but also among foreigners too. People come here […]

Turtle hatchery  Turtles are not tortoises. They look the same but have many different qualities. Tortoises live in freshwater such as rivers and streams, where turtles live in solid. When they have to face danger, a tortoise can go into its shell with legs in, but a turtle can walk away. They cannot move their […]

Whale watching in Sri Lanka This is one of the most phenomenal features you will get to experience and ever get to see. It will be a dream come true to get to witness these magnificent creatures of the sea, up-close, which you will only get to see in droves in the tropics of Sri […]

Wood Carving Industry in Sri Lanka It is mentioned that carving of wood in Sri Lanka started a very long time ago. It was during the time when Buddhism was first introduced to the island by Reverend Mahinda. When he came here, he was also accompanied by an entourage of 18 cast members, and one […]

Hakgala Botanical Garden The coolest place to be right now, or if Nuwara Eliya is on your itinerary you are sure to visit this pleasure garden which is a must see.  #1 on your bucket list!  Nuwara Eliya is called the ‘Little England’ of Sri Lanka because of its old world charm, picturesque looking surroundings, […]

Seetha Amman Temple The holy ground sits on the Nuwara Eliya road. It lies in the quaint little village of Seetha Eliya. This place is full with legendary stories and romance. The village and shrine got its name Seetha Eliya because Princess Seetha was captured by King Ravana and kept here at this spot. She […]

Ravana Cave This is the story of the devil King Ravana who is believed to have kidnapped Lord Rama’s wife Seetha. She was captured and said to have been kept prisoner in this cave. That is how the cavern got its name. This dense forest hides this cave located in the Ella area. Many people […]