Boiled manioc, Polos ambul, Greengram white curry, Billing chutney, Gotukola salad, and chickpea batter fried abalone mushrooms What do you like the most about Sri Lankan food? Is it the copious amounts of coconut milk? or perhaps the abundance of chilli? Whatever your reason could be, it’s undeniable that Sri Lankan food, in this case, rice and curry, is undoubtedly ...
Boiled manioc, Polos ambul, Greengram white curry, Billing chutney, Gotukola salad, and chickpea batter fried abalone mushrooms What do you like the most about Sri Lankan food? Is it the copious amounts of coconut milk? or perhaps the abundance of chilli? Whatever your reason could be, it’s undeniable that Sri Lankan food, in this case, rice and curry, is undoubtedly ...
Take in the magnificent architecture of the ancient capital of Kandy as you stroll through the streets, which resonate with its rich culture and vibrant heritage. Kandy or ‘nuwara’ as it is more fondly known by locals is the second largest city in Sri Lanka. The town, centered around a stunning ornamental lake is nestled in lush hill country forming ...
Take in the magnificent architecture of the ancient capital of Kandy as you stroll through the streets, which resonate with its rich culture and vibrant heritage. Kandy or ‘nuwara’ as it is more fondly known by locals is the second largest city in Sri Lanka. The town, centered around a stunning ornamental lake is nestled in lush hill country forming ...
Found throughout the tropics, the coconut is known for its great versatility as seen in the many uses of its different parts. Coconuts are part of the daily diets of many people, especially in Sri Lanka, coconut is used as an ingredient in soups, curries, desserts, juices, and many more. And not forgetting everyone’s favourite thirst quencher, ‘thambili’, an integral ...
Found throughout the tropics, the coconut is known for its great versatility as seen in the many uses of its different parts. Coconuts are part of the daily diets of many people, especially in Sri Lanka, coconut is used as an ingredient in soups, curries, desserts, juices, and many more. And not forgetting everyone’s favourite thirst quencher, ‘thambili’, an integral ...
Bentota is not generally known for its temples, so when we visited Wanawasa Raja Maha Viharaya, one of a cluster of five ancient temples in the region, I was taken aback by its rich history and the cultural significance of the temple. When Buddhism was introduced to Sri Lanka nearly 2000 years ago, many Buddhist shrines and monasteries were ...
Bentota is not generally known for its temples, so when we visited Wanawasa Raja Maha Viharaya, one of a cluster of five ancient temples in the region, I was taken aback by its rich history and the cultural significance of the temple. When Buddhism was introduced to Sri Lanka nearly 2000 years ago, many Buddhist shrines and monasteries were ...
While Sri Lanka’s greatest export today might be tea, historically, the most important has been cinnamon. Throughout the long history of the island, particularly between the 16th and 18th centuries, cinnamon was the Holy Grail of foreign invaders, becoming the main article of trade over which long and costly wars were fought between countries like Holland and Portugal. Today, ...
While Sri Lanka’s greatest export today might be tea, historically, the most important has been cinnamon. Throughout the long history of the island, particularly between the 16th and 18th centuries, cinnamon was the Holy Grail of foreign invaders, becoming the main article of trade over which long and costly wars were fought between countries like Holland and Portugal. Today, ...
- Madu Ganga is the third wetland to be declared as a ‘Ramsar site’ by the Ramsar International Convention of Wetlands. - It is the second largest wetland habitat in Sri Lanka. - Home to over 300 species of aquatic flora and around 250 vertebrae species - The tour takes 2 to 3 hours - Sunglasses and hats are essential ...
Vivanta by Taj Previously known as Taj Exotica, this 162 room five star luxury hotel occupies some of the finest stretch of pristine expansive beaches in Bentota. The newly refurbished hotel has managed to find a balance between the natural beauty of its coastal location and top-notch comforts of a sophisticated life. The hotel is managed by Taj Group ...
Busy Pettah market Most of us envision Pettah as a dirty, overcrowded marketplace characterized by litter strewn streets and bad smells. We ignorantly stray away from that side of Colombo, disgusted by its apparent dreadful character. After taking a walk through the streets of Pettah and exploring the heart of this vibrant town with Mark Forbes, I have to say, ...
It seems there are currently a whole heap of yoga teachers and guru’s out there. A short session with them will often prove they are nothing but average yoga masters, with a couple years of experience on their plate, often in an exotic country, or so they say. So how do you discern authentic yoga from the rest? I heard ...
Trekurious is now onto their tenth Wine and Food Philosophy Series and it looks like things just keep getting better. I was privileged to be a part of an all new location, the wine cellar of the Galle Face Hotel’s signature restaurant, 1864. From the restaurant, a winding wooden staircase guides you to the cellar below, which houses an ...
- Entrance Rs. 30 for locals and around Rs. 500 for tourists - Open from 8am – 4.30 pm - Home to over 80 speices of birds - Great hiking paths and lots of photo op’s Udawatta Kele Sanctuary is a relatively unknown forest reserve sitting on a hill-ridge in the city of Kandy. There are a number of secluded ...
- Located in Kandy -Entrance is $3 - Photos allowed (lots of great photo op’s) I had heard about the idiosyncrasies of Helga’s folly, seen pictures, and done some research on the property myself, so when I visited Kandy, it was one of the must-see places on my list. Perched high up on a hill with picturesque views over the ...
In 1804 Ratwatte Adigar, the last Chief Minister of the Kandyan Kingdom, built himself a palatial home using roof tiles, which at the time, was only applicable for royal residences. This house has now been converted by the Manor House Concepts, with the help of the talented Channa Daswatte, into a beautifully restored luxury villa filled with rare antiquities and ...
Elegantly adorned elephants, drummers, musicians, fire twirlers, and traditional Sri Lankan dancers –this is a typical scene from the Esala Perahera, one of the largest Buddhist celebrations in the world. The festival begins on the poya of the Buddhist month of Esala, which falls in July or August. Randoli Perahera – the biggest, brightest, and grandest of them all. This ...
Catch the train to Kandy for a quick journey through stunning landscapes Places to visit while in Kandy: The Temple of the Tooth, Udawatta Kale, Peradeniya Gardens, Helga’s Folly. Kandy, the second largest city, centered around a stunning ornamental lake is nestled in lush hill country, forming the Southern tip of the cultural triangle. It was once the proud ...
