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Bernard Tours With 35 years of experience of tours in Sri Lanka, and a pillar of the local travel industry, Bernard

01/05/2024

Labour Day is an annual holiday to celebrate the rights of workers. Labour Day has its origins in the labour union movement, specifically the eight-hour day movement, which advocated eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest.

For most countries, Labour Day is synonymous with, or linked with, International Workers' Day, which occurs on 1 May. For other countries, Labour Day is celebrated on a different date, often one with special significance for the labour movement in that country. Labour Day is a public holiday in many countries...

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13/04/2024
Much awaited "Spoons" Restaurant is now open...
22/03/2024

Much awaited "Spoons" Restaurant is now open...

The Ramadan calendar 2024 sets the Ramadan dates from 11 March to 9 April. In 2024, Ramadan is set to start from 12 Marc...
12/03/2024

The Ramadan calendar 2024 sets the Ramadan dates from 11 March to 9 April. In 2024, Ramadan is set to start from 12 March 2024. It is going to be celebrated across the various parts of India. Muslims from all over the world celebrate this holy month, followed by sehri and iftar. So, it is important for them to know about sehri and iftar timings during the holy month, from 11 March to 9 April. The Ramadan calendar 2024 shows the proper sehri and iftar timings when Muslims start fast and end their fasts...

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Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honour of the deity Shiva, between February and March. Accord...
08/03/2024

Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honour of the deity Shiva, between February and March. According to the Hindu calendar, the festival is observed on the fourteenth day of the first half of the lunar month of Phalguna. (Wik)

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International Women's Day, observed on March 8, celebrates women's achievements and emphasizes gender equality and women...
08/03/2024

International Women's Day, observed on March 8, celebrates women's achievements and emphasizes gender equality and women's well-being. Women play a multifaceted role, contributing to family, economy, justice, and social progress. Empowering women benefits society by creating an inclusive, equitable world. This year's theme for International Women's Day is "Invest in women: Accelerate progress". (Times Entertainment)

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The 120-year-old Gangaramaya is not the typical Sri Lankan temple. Situated in the bustling inner-city Colombo, nearby t...
23/02/2024

The 120-year-old Gangaramaya is not the typical Sri Lankan temple. Situated in the bustling inner-city Colombo, nearby the scenic Beira Lake, this intriguing temple complex is simultaneously a hugely popular tourist attraction, a place of worship and a learning and vocational training center.

In 1979, the first Navam Perahera (parade) took place at the Gangaramaya temple in Colombo. This perahera has grown to become one of the most popular and important pageants in Sri Lanka. The parade features hundreds of beautifully decorated elephants accompanied by whip crackers, fire dancers, flag bearers, , traditional dancers and musicians.

The streets of Colombo come alive every February with the flamboyant display of the Navam Perahera, an annual cultural procession organized by the revered Gangaramaya Temple. In its 46th edition, scheduled for February 23 and 24, this festival captivates both local and overseas spectators, epitomizing the rich cultural tradition of the capital city.

Founded by the Ven.Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala Maha Thera, Gangaramaya Temple stands as a sacred institution of international repute, blending worship and learning in its hallowed halls. In 1979, Ven. Dr. Galboda Gnanissara Thera began the Navam Perahera under the auspices of then Prime Minister, Ranasinghe Premadasa. This annual event was efficiently organized and continued by Podi Hamuduruvo.

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Its always exciting to receive cruiseship passengers on shore excursions. We have been introducing our luxury services t...
15/02/2024

Its always exciting to receive cruiseship passengers on shore excursions. We have been introducing our luxury services to these top end clients for awhile now and the trend seems to have picked up and we are looking forward to enjoying this progress in the coming days.

These are our clients for today's shore excursion in Colombo...

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Warm welcome to our Romanian group arrived this morning on  tour till the 3rd of Feb and leave to Singapore.www.bernardt...
30/01/2024

Warm welcome to our Romanian group arrived this morning on tour till the 3rd of Feb and leave to Singapore.

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Warm welcome to our Romanian group arrived in Sri Lanka this morning on a tour till the 3rd of Feb to Singapore...www.be...
30/01/2024

Warm welcome to our Romanian group arrived in Sri Lanka this morning on a tour till the 3rd of Feb to Singapore...

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Republic Day is a national holiday in India commemorating the adoption of the Constitution of India, which came into eff...
26/01/2024

Republic Day is a national holiday in India commemorating the adoption of the Constitution of India, which came into effect on 26 January 1950.

The constitution replaced the Government of India Act 1935 as the governing document of India, thus turning the nation from a dominion into a republic post its independence from the British Raj in 1947. The constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on 26 November 1949 and came into effect on 26 January 1950. The date was chosen as the Indian National Congress proclaimed Purna Swaraj (complete independence) on this day in 1930.

Republic day is commonly associated with parades, political speeches, cultural events and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of India... (Wikipedia)

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20/01/2024

Responsibility lies with all stakeholders of the industry and surely desperation sometimes leads to such acts.

This was on our way to the Udawalawe National Park entrance yesterday and it is sad to see these tourists openly feeding a young tusker endangering theirs as well as the tusker's life. The roadside shops prepare and sell fruit bags for the sole purpose of feeding these and many other lone elephants waiting on the other side of the electric fence (if it is actually working).

Where are the Authorities safeguarding both the tourists and wildlife.??

Is this encouraged.?? Is this the way forward and are we to look at it in a sympathetic way towards the suffering people making something out of this or be the villain..???

We would love to hear your thoughts...

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06/01/2024

For all your luxury transport requirements, get in touch with us for a suitable service solution...

Contact Ruwan on +94 74 335 9482 / [email protected]

The film was made in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). The bridge in the film was near Kitulgala on the Kelani River. The Mount La...
05/01/2024

The film was made in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). The bridge in the film was near Kitulgala on the Kelani River. The Mount Lavinia Hotel was used as a location for the hospital.

The filming of the bridge explosion was to be done on 10 March 1957, in the presence of S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike, then Prime Minister of Ceylon, and a team of government dignitaries. However, cameraman Freddy Ford was unable to get out of the way of the explosion in time, and Lean had to stop filming. The train crashed into a generator on the other side of the bridge and was wrecked. It was repaired in time to be blown up the next morning, with Bandaranaike and his entourage present.

Balu Mahendra, the Tamil film director, observed the shooting of this film at Kitulgala, Sri Lanka during his school trip and was inspired to become a film director. Warren Buffett said it was his favorite movie. In an interview, he said that "[t]here were a lot of lessons in that... The ending of that was sort of the story of life. He created the railroad. Did he really want the enemy to come in across it?"

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A new year had dawned and 1st day of that year commenced with scrumptious spread for an enthusiastic team. Hard work and...
01/01/2024

A new year had dawned and 1st day of that year commenced with scrumptious spread for an enthusiastic team.

Hard work and dedication to continue in 2024.

Best wishes and success to everyone and to Bernard Tours!!

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'Work Hard, Play Hard'... its the time of the year to 'Party Hard' 🥳. Bernard Tours celebrated the year end with a grand...
25/12/2023

'Work Hard, Play Hard'... its the time of the year to 'Party Hard' 🥳.

Bernard Tours celebrated the year end with a grand Christmas Party for all their team members and support staff along with the management. The night was filled with music and entertainment, games, raffle draw and plenty of cocktails and mocktails around-the-clock till dawn.

Look forward to a great year ahead in 2024..!

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Season's Greetings and a Blessed Year 2024..!
24/12/2023

Season's Greetings and a Blessed Year 2024..!

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13/12/2023

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06/12/2023


Free visas for nationals of China, India, Indonesia, Russsia, Thailand, Malaysia and Japan from Monday 27-11-2023 to 31-03-2024

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The Controller General of Immigration and Emigration has stated that nationals of China, India, Indonesia, Russsia, Thailand, Malaysia and Japan will be granted free visas from Monday 27-11-2023 to 31-03-2024 as a pilot program to rebuild the tourism industry. Nationals of the above nominated countr...

Tailor-made Student Group Travel by    Bernard Tours offer tailor-made school trips,   and student group travel arrangem...
06/12/2023

Tailor-made Student Group Travel by

Bernard Tours offer tailor-made school trips, and student group travel arrangements for experienced teachers, lecturers and group leaders.

For more information and an unforgettable holiday experience, please book your getaway with us.

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