Ceylon Leisures - Sri Lanka

18/01/2014

Wildlife Safari - Sri Lankan
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14/01/2014

Horton Plains National Park
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14/01/2014

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12/01/2014

Hotel Sigiriya
The hotel is surrounded by rich cultural heritage and all the modern comfort you need. Not just culture, but peace and tranquility will greet you at every turn.

12/01/2014

Water Sports Sri Lanka

12/01/2014

Another beautiful view of Sigiriya

06/01/2014

Vil-Uyana Luxury Sigiriya Hotel

04/01/2014

30/12/2013

Nuwara-Eliya

28/12/2013

Big Game Safari Camp, Uda Walawe

27/12/2013

Whale & Dolphin Watching in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is becoming a major spot for watching Whales and Dolphins. Dondra Point of down south in Sri Lanka is the main port of Whale Watching in Sri Lanka during December to April. Out of these months December, January and April are the peak months of sightings. During these months there is 95% chances of spotting S***m Whales and great chances of spotting Blue Whales as their migration path is just off Dondra Point.

25/12/2013

Colombo - Sri Lanka

24/12/2013

Yala Tree House Safari

24/12/2013

Kandyan Dance

The Kandyan Dance was adapted for the stage by Chitrasena Dias in the 1970s. In several ballets he choreographed, he has used kandyan dance movements and features. In some ways his popularity also helped to reduce the caste barriers surrounding the dance, and made it more palatable to an urban, contemporary audience.

22/12/2013

Baker's Falls is a famous waterfall in Sri Lanka. It is situated in Horton Plains National Park on a tributary of the Belihul Oya.[1] The height of the Baker's waterfalls is 20 metres (66 ft). The falls were named after Sir Samuel Baker, who was a famous explorer. Many Rhododendron and Fern bushes can be seen around the waterfall.

15/12/2013

Sinharaja Forest Reserve in Sri Lanka
Ceylon Junglefowl

The Sri Lankan Junglefowl (Gallus lafayetii), also known during the colonial era as the Ceylon Junglefowl, is a member of the Galliformes bird order which is endemic to Sri Lanka, where it is the national bird. It is closely related to the Red Junglefowl (G. gallus), the wild junglefowl from which the chicken was domesticated. The specific name of the Sri Lankan Junglefowl commemorates the French aristocrat Gilbert du Motier, marquis de La Fayette.

The Sri Lankan Junglefowl (Gallus lafayetii), also known during the colonial era as the Ceylon Junglefowl, is a member of the Galliformes bird order which is endemic to Sri Lanka, where it is the national bird. It is closely related to the Red Junglefowl (G. gallus), the wild junglefowl from which the chicken was domesticated. The specific name of the Sri Lankan Junglefowl commemorates the French aristocrat Gilbert du Motier, marquis de La Fayette.

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14/12/2013

Sri Lanka spa resorts...

13/12/2013

Kandy is located at the center of Sri Lanka and is generally recognized as the island nation's cultural capital. It is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Kandy was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka. Since the Kandyan kingdom came under the British only around 1815, the city still retains the living traditions of its sovereign kingdom era. Kandyans are usually proud of their heritage and most Kandyans subscribe to Buddhist values. Kandy is home to The Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of the most venerable places for the Buddhist community of Sri Lanka and all around the world. It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988. In recent years, the city's cultural landscape has undergone some transformation with the influx of immigrants from other parts of the country. Locals bemoan the gradual disappearance of the 'honest Kandyan' as portrayed in colonial literature and visitors are advised to be careful with their belongings. Nevertheless, Kandy remains a peaceful city compared to most other parts of this island country, with a remarkably lower crime rate and refreshing climate.

13/12/2013

Royal Botanical Garden, Peradeniya is situated about 5.5 km to the west from the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka and attracts 2 million visitors annually. It is renowned for its collection of a variety of orchids. It includes more than 4000 species of plants, including of orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees.Attached to it is the National Herbarium of Sri Lanka. The total area of the botanical garden is 147 acres (0.59 km2), at 460 meters above sea level, and with a 200-day annual rainfall.

12/12/2013

Sri Lanka’s gem industry has a very long and colorful history. Sri Lanka was affectionately known as Ratna-Dweepa which means Gem Island. The name is a reflection of its natural wealth. Marco Polo wrote that the island had the best sapphires, topazes, amethysts, and other gems in the world.Ptolemy, the 2nd century astronomer recorded that beryl and sapphire were the mainstay of Sri Lanka’s gem industry. Records from sailors that visited the island states that they brought back “jewels of Serendib”. Serendib was the ancient name given to the island by middle – eastern and Persian traders that crossed the Indian Ocean to trade gems from Sri Lanka to the East during the 4th and 5th century.

10/12/2013

Formula One (F1) featured Colombo Night Races 2013 to flag off in mid-December
For the first time a Formula One car will run on the streets of Sri Lanka with four times world champions Infiniti Red Bull Racing
The 2013 edition of the highly-anticipated Colombo Night Races, the premier event in Sri Lanka’s racing calendar, will take place on 15th December 2013 with the qualifying rounds to be held on 14th December 2013.

10/12/2013

Kandalama hotel, Dambulla, Cultural Triangle

Five star eco friendly resort hotel.

One of the elitist top nine hotels worldwide-CNN, American Express, Taylor Nelson Sofres.

Kandalama is perfectly positioned where the mountains descend to the dry plains, enabling the visitor to enjoy a wide variety of Sri Lanka's unspoilt nature. Vast protected forest gives way to tea & spice plantations, the nearest Wildlife Park is rich in mammals, reptiles & birdlife; & ancient rock formations & archaeological sites are all within a comfortable day's viewing.

27/11/2013

Sri Lankan Fishermen...

20/11/2013

Sembuwatta Lake, Elkaduwa
Matale

15/11/2013

Greener future for Sri Lanka – EU SWITCH-ASIA Greening Sri Lanka Hotels...

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15/11/2013

Tea plantation - Sri Lanka

03/11/2013

Sigiriya - Sri Lanka

02/11/2013

Elephant Orphanage - Pinnawala, Sri Lanka

29/10/2013

Polonnaruwa temple ruin - Sri Lanka

26/10/2013

Surf - Arugam Bay , Sri Lanka

26/10/2013

Kandy Perahera-
One of the biggest Buddhist celebrations of the year, the annual Kandy Perahera (Esala Perahera) is a religious ceremony during which devotees pray for sufficient rains to bless the country and crop cultivation. One of Buddhism’s most sacred relics, the Sacred Tooth is taken from the Temple the Tooth and paraded through the streets as part of the Kandy Perahera. Following this, more festive events take centre stage and visitors can expect to see a lively cast of dancers, jugglers and fire-breathers milling amongst the crowds

25/10/2013

Adam's Peak (also Sri Pada; Sinhalese Samanalakanda - සමනළ කන්ද "butterfly mountain", and also ශ්‍රී පාදය "Sri Paadaya"; Tamil Sivanolipatha Malai - சிவனொளி பாதமலை), is a 2,243 m (7,359 ft) tall conical mountain located in central Sri Lanka. It is well known for the Sri Pada, i.e., "sacred footprint", a 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in) rock formation near the summit, which in Buddhist tradition is held to be the footprint of the Buddha, in Hindu tradition that of Shiva and in Islamic and Christian tradition that of Adam, or that of St. Thomas

22/10/2013

Welcome to "Reflection of Sri Lanka" an exposition on Trade, Tourism & Investment to be held parallel to CHOGM at Folk Art Centre, in Colombo 13th to 17th November 2013
The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), held every two years to enable leaders of Commonwealth countries to come together to discuss global and Commonwealth issues and to decide on collective policies and initiatives will be held in Sri Lanka from 13th - 17h November 2013. Sri Lanka is privileged to hold this summit this year, as this is the first time an Asian country is hosting this in 24 years. This prestigious event presents Sri Lanka a valuable opportunity to promote and reposition Sri Lanka as a strategically important economic centre of the world.

In order to maximize the opportunity presented by this event, " Reflection of Sri Lanka" an exposition on Trade, Tourism & Investment will be organized by Ministry of Economic Development, Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Sri Lanka Tourism, Board of Investment (BOI) and the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) in association with other government and private sector agencies. This exposition will be held at the Folk Art Centre Battaramulla from 13th to 17th November 2013 to showcase Sri Lanka's export portfolio at its best. The exposition includes product displays, networking sessions, seminars and industry visits. Foreign exhibitors will present their state-of-the-art machinery, equipment and technology.

21/10/2013

Yala National Park or Ruhuna National Park is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka. It is situated in the southeast region of the country, and lies in Southern Province and Uva Province. The park covers 979 square kilometres (378 sq mi) and is located about 24km northeast of Tissamaharama and 300 km (190 mi) from Colombo. ... It had originally had been designated as a wildlife sanctuary in 1900, and, along with Wilpattu it was one of the first two national parks in Sri Lanka, having been designated in 1938. The park is best known for its variety of its wild animals. It is important for the conservation of Sri Lankan Elephants and aquatic birds.

21/10/2013

Kitulagala, Sri Lankas most popular site of Whitewater rafting is located on the banks of River Kelani Ganga, at a distance of 80km from Colombo, lining the A7 main road that winds and ascends spectacularly to reach Sri Lanka Holidays Nuwara Eliya of Central Highlands via Ginigathehena and Hatton. While 62km northeast [on A5 main road via Gampola] of Kitulgala is Kandy, 44km south east, on B328 motor road is Nagadipa Vihara of Nalatanye, a gateway [distance of 6km; ascent is 1000 meters] to Adams Peak Sri Pada. Sri Lanka Holidays tourists [locals as well as foreigners] are attracted to a stretch of wild waters of River Kelani Ganga around the village of Kitulgala, well known also for its Kitul Palm also called fish-tail palm, toddy palm (Caryota urens) syrup production. For the birders and ornithologists, Kitulgala is irresistible too: 38 species of birds are found here. For the photographic enthusiasts, the ever green rainforest of every hue and tone of green, serves endless landscapes. The combination of fast paced rapids, tranquility of the Kitulgala forest reserve, the traditional lifestyle of the villagers, well organized on-site Whitewater rafting operators at Kitulgala and accommodation options in Kitulgala hotels, guest houses and rest house have tourists visiting this nature and soft adventure attraction of Sri Lanka all round the year.