Situated roughly about 143Km from main capital Colombo, Weligama is a small town in the southern coast of Sri Lanka featuring wonders for anyone who visits. One of them is the turquoise, absolutely picturesque blue ocean and the golden sands that is paved along the way. At first sight of the beach was breathtaking a… Read More Beach Savaary – Weligama Beach
Galle is situated in the south of Sri Lanka. It is the capital of the southern region. A very busy city with many things to do and see. It is most famous for… Continue reading →
Dambulla Cave Temples are situated about 2km from the main Dambulla Bus stand & Dambulla town. It is right on the Kandy – Jaffna main road, so it is not difficult to find it. It is dating back to the 2nd century BC, falling it into the Anuradhapura Kingdom era. The story goes like this.… Read More Dambulla Cave Temple
Right when you enter Kandy city, passing the main junction with the famous clock tower comes the beating heart of Kandy. Here, on the one side, you get endless stretch of shops & boutiques and on the other side, with the popular street vendors, a few steps up and a park built in memory of … More George E. De Silva Park in Kandy
Dambulla City Hostel Started in 2014, Dambulla City Hostel is located right on the Main A6 road. It is popularly known as Colombo – Dambulla main road/ Kurunegala – Dambulla main road. Well not right ON the main road, but about 100 meters from it, which is in fact a good thing because you don’t … More Hostel Savaary – Dambulla City Hostel
Pettah market would be one of the first places tourists notice as a market in Sri Lanka. As it is right in front of the main Colombo Fort Railway station, it is pretty hard to miss. Besides, since many tourists roam and stay in Colombo and often visit the Railway station and also for the … More Pettah Market – Colombo
The lighthouse at the Galle Fort is considered to be the oldest light station in Sri Lanka. It is an offshore lighthouse located on the ramparts of the Galle fort about 7m from the road point known as the Point Utrecht Bastion. It is now maintained and operated by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority so… Read More Galle Fort Lighthouse
Wadduwa the name is said to be formed by “Veda duwa” meaning area of many doctors. It is believed the place was known to have many traditional doctors called “Veda” and hence Veda duwa in time was named Wadduwa. About 35km from capital Colombo, on the south west coast, Wadduwa is a quick get away… Read More Beach Savaary – Wadduwa Beach
Tattoos has become a famous art form in Sri Lanka in the recent future. Of course, it had been a famous art form in the past too, but the only difference being, it was considered as taboo or a rowdy act to scar your clear skin with ink. Seen only on those who are considered… Read More First ever Sri Lanka International Tattoo Convention – 2016
When you go to visit the Sigiriya Rock Palace in Sigiriya [off Dambulla], on the one side you have the Sigiriya Rock and on the other side you have to walk a little to the ticket counter to enter the Sigiriya Rock site. Just next to that is the Sigiriya Museum. Now, since most people … More Sigiriya Museum
The Final Randoli day arrived! The atmosphere is filled with so much energy and excitement. Kandy is not the same quiet and serene town anymore. You see crowds in Kandy city like you have never seen here before. It’s the biggest tourist season in Kandy, so the crowds shouldn’t come as a surprise. Not only… Read More Esala Perahara 15
In the middle of all the hustle and bustle of the streets of pettah, the market in full swing with crowds and vehicles filling all space, one big surprise you will stuble upon would be the Dutch Museum. Stumble upon is exactly what happened as we didn’t know it existed here and just out of… Read More Dutch Museum Colombo
We have taken too long to write something about this AMAZING street food of Sri Lanka the very popular APPA ! This half circle, cup shaped bread like food is known to have originated in Kerala, India with the name of Appam. But we must emphasize, regardless where it originally came from, the Sri Lankan… Read More Street Food Savaary – AAppa !!!
Getting way from Colombo and to find lush trees and nature may seem like a long hectic trip. But surprisingly not so. For some might not know that, there is still untouched and even protected natural areas are there very close to Colombo main city. One of which is the Bolgoda Lake. Only an hours… Read More Bolgoda Lake
Situated inside the Old Galle fortified city, the Maritime Archaeology Museum is something not to be missed. Was sceptical at first, but after visiting, very happy we did. Just after the Dutch Church… Continue reading →
Situated just about 10 to 12 km from Colombo city, Mount Lavinia Beach is a popular spot among both Locals and Foreigners alike. It’s long stretch of Golden sands – some may even call it the Golden Mile and the beautiful blue Indian ocean spreading endlessly makes it worthy of it’s fame. Best part is,… More Beach Savaary – Mount Lavinia Beach
It is considered as the 8th wonder of the world. Maybe at first sight someone might see it as a natural rock surrounded by forest, but indeed when you go to visit the place with full details, that is when you start wondering how did people who lived so long ago did such amazing work?!… Read More Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Magul Maduwa The Magul Maduwa is the Royal Court house during the the period of the Kandyan Kingdom. It was supposedly built in 1778 or some would say between the period of 1770-1800. So that would put it during the reign of King Kithi Sri Rajasinghe. It is made out of “Halmilla” wood completely, the … More Kandyan Kingdom 3 – Magul Maduwa
After 5 days of Kumbal Perahara, the Randoli Perahara starts from the following day. There are 5 Radoli Perahara also the last one being the grandest of all. Randoli meaning the palanquins or the grand carriages the queens travel in. These come out for the grand parade hence Randoli – Golden palanquin. People seem to… Read More Esala Perahara 14