Rumassala Sanjeevani Drops
Rumassala is a small hill near Galle. According to Ramayana trails, it was yet another part of the “sanjivani”-bearing mountain that Hanuman carried on his back on the way to the island.
Ussangoda
Ussangoda is a flat-topped plateau with low-growing vegetation. According to legend, Lord Hanuman’s tail was set on fire at Ravana’s city of Lankapura.
Colombo Gold Centre
The Colombo Gold Centre is an attempt at building something akin to the famous Gold Souk in Dubai but with a rather more Lankan touch to it.
Jana Kala Kendraya
Jana Kala Kendraya is the primary art village in Colombo. It is by far the best place of interest in Colombo when it comes to its heart and premise.
Pettah Market
The history of Pettah market dates back to the colonial era. If you like the hustle and bustle, it’s truly an experience to visit this open market.
Public Library
The Colombo Public Library is quite an impressive building, done up in the style of modern urban architecture. The library holds atleast 400,000 volumes.
Colombo Town Hall
One of the most iconic landmarks in the city of Colombo is the Colombo Town Hall. It is the administrative center for the Municipal Council of Colombo.
Dehiwala Zoological Gardens
‘Dehiwala Zoological Gardens, is an attempt to create an exceptional place for a wide variety of animals, quite sadly it has missed the mark.
Sri Lanka Fact File
Geographic Location On the world map, Sri Lanka is among the largest islands in the northern reaches of the Indian Ocean and the biggest close to the Subcontinent itself. Sri Lanka is at least 880 kilometers north of the Equator and is about 65,610 square kilometers in size. Demographics It is currently home to a […]
Travel Information
Traditional Greeting The traditional way of greeting is by saying “Ayubowan!”, which means “may you live long!” Time zones +5.5hour ahead of GMT and during summer daylight saving it is +4.5hours ahead of GMT. Sri Lankan visa information Except for citizens of Singapore, Maldives, and Seychelles all other nationals should obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization […]