Travel on Wheels

23/04/2024

Kiribath goes international!

A proud moment Sri Lankan famous dish “Kiribath” goes international.

06/04/2024

The United Kingdom has revised its Travel Advisory for Sri Lanka effective April 5, 2024

This update encompasses various aspects including access to emergency medical services, entry security requirements, road safety, overall security situation, and health facility accessibility

The revised advisory no longer includes previous concerns regarding shortages of food, fuel, and medicine. Additionally, the previously mentioned risks related to limitations in health services, such as the lack of medical equipment, have been omitted

02/04/2024

Sri Lanka ranked No.1 in Timeout's 'The Best Places for Solo Female Travel in 2024' by Timeout

"The tiny teardrop island of is like India in miniature but with its own unique charm, making it the perfect first stop for female travellers wanting to dip into South Asia"

16/02/2024

08/01/2024

4th in the World! ❤

Here’s a look at the most popular solo travel destinations for 2024 among people in their 30s and 40s, according to a new report from a travel company.

27/11/2023

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07/10/2023

21/08/2023

Warm Wishes to the great cultural festival of the hill capital, "Kandy Esala Perahera Festival" 2023 which is starting today, demonstrating centuries of pride and showcasing the Sri Lankan cultural identity to the whole world.

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18/06/2023

Galle, Sri Lanka! ❤🇱🇰

📍 Galle, Sri Lanka

Cricketing paradise and an unreal destination to visit!

SriLankan Airlines

02/06/2023

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05/05/2023

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐡𝐚 𝐉𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢! 🌸
𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐡𝐚’𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞.

On 5th May 2023 on this day vesak (Buddha's birthday) celebration. Vesak is the biggest Buddhist festival in around the world.

The name Vesak is derived from the Pali term vesākha for the lunar month of Vaisakha, which is considered the month of Buddha's birth.

In the East Asian tradition, a celebration of Buddha's Birthday typically occurs around the traditional timing of Vesak, while the Buddha's awakening and passing away are celebrated as separate holidays that occur at other times in the calendar as Bodhi Day and Nibbāna Day. In the South Asian tradition, where Vesak is celebrated on the full moon day of the Vaisakha month, the Vesak day marks the birth, enlightenment, and the ultimate passing away of the Buddha.

Happy Vesak Festival for you all! 💜️

02/05/2023

Thank you very much for those awesome vibes and RIP mr. ! Take the Way of Nibbana & Travel more ❤

27/03/2023

The Paradise ❤ 🇱🇰

ගඟ දිගේ

30/11/2022

The highest number recorded in November 1-27 period since April

11/11/2022

Say Hi to Sri Lanka! 😊

25/09/2022

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23/09/2022

08/09/2022

Rest in Peace!

04/09/2022

Tourists arrivals 2022

01/09/2022

Netherlands relaxes travel advisory on Sri Lanka

31/08/2022

Sri Lanka introduces five-year multiple entry tourist visa scheme!

https://www.newsfirst.lk/2022/08/30/sri-lanka-to-introduce-5-year-multiple-entry-tourist-visa/

26/08/2022

UK relaxes travel advice on Sri Lanka
👉👉 https://bit.ly/3wxZWO8

18/08/2022

Sri Lanka’s Tourism Development Authority says that the arrival of tourists has increased. The Director General of the Tourism Development Authority Dammika Wijesinghe said that over 17,000 tourists visit in the first two weeks of August. She said that tourists from European countries including th...

11/08/2022

It's the final day of the night procession

18/07/2022

Despite persisting fuel shortages amidst an economic crisis, Sri Lanka has been able to record over 15,000 tourist arrivals in July, The Sunday Morning Business learns.

Speaking to The Sunday Morning Business on Wednesday (13), Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Chairperson Priantha Fernando stated: “For the first 11 days of July [tourist] arrivals exceeded 15,000.”

Fernando stated that the number of tourist arrivals had shown a slight improvement in comparison to June, although noting that this was not good enough.

“Last month [June] we had about 32,000 arrivals,” Fernando shared.

He further stated that several important activities would take place during the month of August, such as the Kandy Perahera, which could result in higher tourist arrival numbers.

Similarly, a fall in tourist arrivals can typically be expected in September, Fernando added.

However, a cloud of uncertainty hovers over potential tourist arrivals, as predictions cannot be made at this early stage due to the circumstances in the country.

“We worry whether the SLTDA will be able to achieve the arrival target for August, as it is too premature to predict,” the SLTDA Chairman explained.

Responding to an inquiry made by The Sunday Morning Business regarding the travel advisories that have been published by foreign countries warning against travel to Sri Lanka, Fernando said that it was understandable as these governments needed to keep their citizens informed on what actions needed to be taken when they travel.

These advisories on Sri Lanka alert travellers to travel here only if absolutely necessary.

Noting that the removal or relaxation of such travel advisories would create a conducive travel environment, Fernando added that tour operators were also responsible for ensuring the safety of foreign travellers.

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka’s message to that world is that it remains “open, transparent, and truthful,” Fernando pointed out, adding that as of now, Sri Lanka was confident in informing tourists that no incidents had impacted any foreign visitor and that the island destination remained secure for foreign visitors.

While tourists may encounter inconveniences due to the fuel shortage, Fernando stressed that cost of living increases had no impact on visitors.

themorning.lk

06/07/2022

This is to people who are seeking some information about the upcountry train ride in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 since it has been a freequently asked question in this community because updated information is nowhere to be found.

It's all about "Kandy - Ella" train ride!

𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒍𝒆 (up) - {Colombo Fort - Ella}

1) 'Podi Manike' express train (No. 1005) :
[ ] 5.55am from Colombo Fort
[ ] 8.45am arrival to Kandy
[ ] 12.45pm arrival to Nanu Oya
[ ] 3.15pm arrival to Ella

2) 'Udarata Manike' express train (No. 1015) :
[ ] 8.30am from Colombo Fort
[ ] 11.10am arrival to Kandy
[ ] 2.50pm arrival to Nanu Oya
[ ] 5.25pm arrival to Ella

Down {Ella - Colombo Fort}

3) 'Udarata Manike' express train (No. 1016)
[ ] 6.40am arrival to Ella
[ ] 9.20am arrival to Nanu Oya
[ ] 12.50pm arrival to Kandy
[ ] 3.30pm arrival to Colombo Fort

4)'Podi Manike' express train (No. 1006)
[ ] 9.25am arrival to Ella
[ ] 12.05pm arrival to Nanu Oya
[ ] 4.05pm arrival to Kandy
[ ] 7.00pm arrival to Colombo Fort

Compartment Layout (1005, 1006, 1015, 1016) :
[ ] 2 Air-conditioned First Class Reserved
[ ] 1 Second Class Reserved
[ ] 1 Third Class Reserved
[ ] 1 Second Class normal and 2 Third Class normal

5) Colombo Fort - Badulla Express train (No. 1007 up) - via Peradeniya Junction
[ ] 9.45am from Colombo Fort
[ ] 12.30pm arrival to Peradeniya Junction
[ ] 3.55pm arrival to Nanu Oya
[ ] 6.25pm arrival to Ella

6) Badulla - Colombo Fort Express train (No. 1008 down) - via Peradeniya Junction
[ ] 11.10am arrival to Ella
[ ] 2.00pm arrival to Nanu Oya
[ ] 9.10pm arrival to Colombo Fort

7)Kandy - Badulla Mixed Train (No. 1126)
[ ] 3.30am from Kandy
[ ] 9.20am arrival to Nanu Oya
[ ] 1.25pm arrival to Ella

8)Badulla - Kandy Mixed Train (No. 1596)
[ ] 12.50pm arrival to Ella
[ ] 5.30pm arrival to Nanu Oya
[ ] 10.45pm arrival to Kandy

9)Colombo Fort- Badulla Night mail 8.30pm

These trains currently operating in upcountry line as at 06.07.2022. Reservations start 14 days in advance from your trip date and don't try it at the last moment since there's a huge demand for this line.

Although there's an online system, do not rely on it as you won't get adjacent seats. (can't choose seat numbers) Besides, you will be charged nearly 6 times of the prescribed amount from other unauthorized third parties/ agencies. For a successful reservation, you have to go to an authorized station of Sri Lanka Railways.

If anyone needs further information/ affordable reservations, feel free to contact us! Happy to assist you upon your request.
You are warmly welcome to our little paradise at this difficult time!

Stay Safe and Enjoy Sri Lanka ❤

Cheers!
Sidath Wettasinghe

19/06/2022

14/06/2022

𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐲𝐚 𝐃𝐚𝐲!

Mihinthale is the place where Buddhism was introduced officially to Sri Lanka on the 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗻 (june) Full moon day in the year of 247 BC. Since then mihinthale is the considered as the cradle of Buddhism and Buddhist civilization of the country.
Ven. Arahath (enlightened) Mahinda thera came to Sri Lanka from india. To introduce Buddhism, with five other Monks and lay devotee.
Ven mahinda thera was a son of emperor asoka in india. This historical meeting took place at Missaka pabbatha (mihintale) where 15 km east of the Anuradpura city.