Yala National Park Safari

Sri Lanka, an island nation that is best savored slowly
Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon and officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country in South Asia. It lies in the Indian Ocean, southwest of the Bay of Bengal, and southeast of the Arabian Sea; it is separated from the Indian subcontinent by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait.Sri Lanka is well known for its rich Buddist culture as well as other religions. Being a religious country, Sri Lanka has many places with religious and historic significance, which attract tourists from all over the world.

Colombo: The Heart of Sri Lanka
Colombo is the capital city of Sri Lanka, and the other country's largst city in terms of population. Located on the west coast, it is a beautiful city surrounded by white sand beaches and an impressive harbourfront. Colombo is characterized by a series of canals,with the picturesque 160- acre Beira Lake at its center.

Kandy, the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka
It was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka.[1] The city lies in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau, which crosses an area of tropical plantations, mainly tea. Kandy is both an administrative and religious city and is also the capital of the Central Province. Kandy is the home of the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988.[2] Historically the local Buddhist rulers resisted Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial expansion and occupation.

Learn along about the herbal and spice plant at Spice garden in Mawanella
Where aromas of cinnamon, cardamon, nutmeg, pepper and mace romanticise the air, tantalizing the senses- a spice garden is what it is; giving every visitor an in depth view of an ancient spice-producing industry; which had enticed many Arab and European traders who docked at every port of ancient Ceylon.

A visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a must when you are in Kandy.
Temple of Sacred Tooth is one of the popular Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka and is popularly known as Sri Dalada Maligawa in Sri Lanka. The temple of Sacred Tooth is situated in the royal complex in the city of Kandy in Sri Lanka. The City Kandy was an ancient kingdom during the lifetime of Lord Buddha.

Shopping? Eat? Unwind? Kandy City Center is what you're looking for!
Kandy City Center a commercial and shopping complex atDalada Veediya, Kandy is the most modern commercial complex in Sri Lanka. The complex is desined with ultra modern features yet preserving the iconic Kandyan architecture.With respect to this unique entrepreneural marvel, The Board of investment has granted the prestigious "Flagship Status" to this project. Several leading banks, a fully equipped supermarket, well popular brands showroom, a variety of restaurants, an entertainment zone, a wel designed state of the art food court also open at the complex.

Sri Lankan Cultural Show, the amazing and much-anticipated performances during the grand Perahera processions!
The Kandy Lake Club Cultural Dance Show is a stimulating Sri Lankan Arts, Dance & Cultural Heritage Show that is a must see for any visitor who visits the historic city of Kandy. The Kandy Lake Club Dance started in 1982 with the view of having a cultural dance performance bringing together all Sri Lankan dance types to one platform. It is the first Cultural Dance Show of its kind to be established in Sri Lanka. It has since become a tourist attraction for many people visiting the country and keen on a glimpse of its rich cultural heritage. Hence it has been performing continuously for the last 35 years.

Nuwara Eliya the little England of Sri Lanka- Start your vacation with its freezing mist
Nuwara Eliya the little England in Sri Lanka is a city in the hill country of the Central Province, Sri Lanka. Its name means "city on the plain" or "city of light". The city is the administrative capital of Nuwara Eliya District, with a picturesque landscape and temperate climate.The town of Nuwara Eliya is mostly famous for the tea production in Sri Lanka. Apart from the tea plantations; Horton Plains National Park, Gregory Lake, and Sita Temple are some of the popular places to see in the town.

Explore Ceylon Tea Plantation, a blend of tea and culture.
The evolution of tea in Ceylon is an extraordinary story. While tea is the obvious focus in this tale, it is in fact the culminating result; the icing on the cake if you will; of what was a remarkable plantation enterprise that commenced under British colonial rule post-1796. Sri Lanka makes some of the best tea in the world, and it's ranked just behind Chinese tea, Indian tea and Kenyan tea. It's not just the large tea estates producing tea, there are thousands of smallholders all contributing to the Sri Lankan tea industry.

Lake Greggory a reservoir in heart of the tea country hill city, Nuwara Eliya.
Lake Gregory sometimes also called Gregory Lake or Gregory Reservoir, is a reservoir in heart of the tea country hill city, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. Lake Gregory was constructed during the period of British Governor Sir William Gregory in 1873. The lake and the surrounding area make up the Gregory Lake Area.

Seetha Eliya: The Land blessed by Sita's divinity in Sri Lanka
The temple is located in the village of Seetha Eliya (also known as Sita Eliya). This place is believed to be the site where Sita was held captive by Asur Samrat (Devil King) Ravana, and where she prayed daily for Rama to come and rescue her in the Hindu epic Ramayana.

Kataragama- a model of religious diversity.
Kataragama is a pilgrimage town sacred to Hindu, Buddhist and indigenous Vedda people of Sri Lanka. People from South India also go there to worship. The town has the Kataragama temple, a shrine dedicated to Skanda Kumara also known as Kataragama deviyo.

Head on to Nelum Pokuna and be entertained from a play or opera.
The Nelum Pokuna (Lotus Pond) – Mahinda Rajapakse Theatre is a fully equipped sate of the art performance centre, meant for large scale theatrical productions. The theatre consists of two venues for performances, which includes the main auditorium and an open air amphitheater.Situated in the heart of Colombo city, this modern architectural masterpiece facilitates easy access for both local and foreign producers. The Theatre is also surrounded by several five Star Hotels and other commercial establishments, like ODEL, the Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct etc.

Side trip for an exhibition at Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall being the very first purpose built convention center in Asia combines the best of professional conference facilities with the once in a life time opportunity to visit an island known as the paradise on earth.

Pettah Market: Walk Through Colombo's Most Hectic Shopping District.
The Pettah Market also called Manning Market is an open market in the suburb of Pettah in the city of Colombo, Sri Lanka.In the heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka, is the madness of Pettah Market.It’s possibly the best place in Colombo to get initiated into the local Sri Lankan hustle and bustle, to ingest the sounds and smells, and to get a flavor of life in Colombo. At Pettah Market, life thrives.

Modern Wonder of the World: Galle
Galle is a jewel. A Unesco World Heritage Site, this historic city is a delight to explore on foot, an endlessly exotic old trading port blessed with imposing Dutch-colonial buildings, ancient mosques and churches, grand mansions and museums. Wandering its rambling lanes you'll pass stylish cafes, quirky boutiques and impeccably restored hotels owned by local and foreign artists, writers, photographers and designers.Galle is famous for its Portugese architectural buildings and the Galle Fort which is a world heritage site and the many amazing places to visit in Galle.

Perky fishing village with a sandy stretch of beach and low ride riding waves, this is how Weligama welcomes you.
Weligama is a town on the south coast of Sri Lanka, located in Matara District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka, governed by an Urban Council. The name Weligama, literally means "sandy village" which refers to the area's sandy sweep bay. Weligama is world famous for its coastline due to the sandy beaches that are perfect for surfing, snorkeling and coral watching. Weligama, is a great place to learn to surf, about two kilometers stretch of shallow sandy beach.

Ravana Ella Cave is believed to be a place where Ravana imprisoned Sita after stealing her.
Ella is a tiny town controlled by an Urban Council in the Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka.The well-known Ravana Cave is where Ravana imprisoned Sita after stealing her. It was formerly hidden by dense forest, but now it is covered by the 82-foot Ravana waterfalls, with a lake at the base where Sita is said to have bathed. An old temple, waterfalls, and a cave may be found at this location. This location is around 6 kilometres from Ella railway station and 11 kilometres from Bandarwela. The cave is positioned 1370 meters above sea level on a rock. Surprisingly, there is a tunnel leading to Ravana Eliya in the rear of the cave. Archaeological research has also proven human occupancy, which dates back 25000 years.

Yala National Park: The Home of Different Species of Wildlife.
Yala was designated as a wildlife sanctuary in 1900, and, along with Wilpattu 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 wild animals. It is important for the conservation of Sri Lankan elephants, Sri Lankan leopards and aquatic birds.