Thursday, November 22, 2012

Ella, Sri Lanka

 Ella - Sri Lanka Ella, Sri Lanka is a beautiful place ... If you're looking at this web site you probably already know that and you are getting ready to visit! So here's where the difference comes in ... This is the Insiders guide to Ella, Sri Lanka, so you can visit knowing exactly who you need to talk to and how much things should cost before you even get to Ella....

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Mirissa Beach

Mirissa Beach Sri Lanka has been known by many names over the centuries. During the years under the British occupation is was known as Ceylon and many years before that it was called Serendib, a word now used to describe utter tranquility and relaxation. It is said that Marco Polo visited this tear shaped Island in the 14th century and described it as " undoubtedly the finest island in the world ". ...

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Dalada Maligawa - Sri Lanka

Dalada Maligawa Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex which houses the relic of the tooth of Buddha. Wikipedia Opened: 1595 Address: Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy Phone: (0)81 2234226 ...

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Arugam Bay, Ullae (Pottuvil, Sri Lanka)

Arugam Bay, Ullae (Pottuvil, Sri Lanka) A small fishing village up to recently only known to some die hard surfers. For which AbaY counted as Asia's Surfing Mecca, ever since the 1960s. Due to Sri Lanka's long civil war this remote half moon shaped Bay has been almost unknown to any other visitors and tourists. The consistent swell, long runs, shark free, permanently warm (28C) crystal clear waters, relaxed life onshore and budget accommodation...

Monday, November 12, 2012

Dunhinda Waterfall - Sri Lanka

Dunhinda Waterfall Dunhinda Falls is a waterfall located about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from Badulla town in Sri Lanka.The Dunhinda Falls is one of Sri Lanka's most beautiful waterfalls.The waterfall, which is 210 feet (64 m) high gets its name from the smoky dew drops spray, (Dun in sinhala means mist or smoke) which surrounds the area at the foot of the waterfall. The water fall is created by the river called Badulu Oya which goes through...

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Esala Perahera - Kandy - Sri Lanka

Esala Perahera Esala Perahera (the festival of the tooth) is the grand festival of Esala held in Sri Lanka. It is very grand with elegant costumes. Happening in July or August in Kandy, it has become a unique symbol of Sri Lanka. It is a Buddhist festival consisting of dances and nicely decorated elephants. There are fire-dances, whip-dances, Kandian dances and various other cultural dances. The elephants are usually adorned with lavish...