Sunday, May 7, 2017

Matara Fortress


Matara history cannot be logged into an article, because it has long and descriptive stories and incidents even not enclosed yet. Matara Fortress is located in the heart of matara city. It is considered as the Icon of Matara City since always when someone call the name Matara effortlessly remember the picture of Matara Fortress and Clock tower.

    During 15th and 16th centuries Portuguese and Dutch were ruling the Southern part of Sri Lanka. In 1954 Portuguese had started the constructions of Matara Fortress. The reason behind the idea to build a fortress in Matara can be assumed as Matara was significant port and coastal line which the administration needed to protect.

Thursday, April 27, 2017

Okanda - "Temple of Love"

Okanda Devalaya
We had to pass the 'Shasthrawela' and 'Ragamwela' the villages which got wet from the fresh tears,sweat and blood of the people during the Rajapaksha's regime, we walked on the famous 'Arugam Bay" with the expectation to reach 'Paanama' the village of unity or coexistence. In the past this area was introduced as "Paanam Paththuwa" (Region of Paanama). In the historical stories and literature reflects enough information about the history of Paanama. As we know Paanama village had been shaped with the prosperity and inherited attraction  of "Digaamadulla Area". There is a uncommon story behind the origin of Paanama.

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Trip to the Landmark of Buddhism in Sri Lanka - Mihintale


When Sri Lankans  are talking about the Buddhism always they start from Mihintale and Mihindu Thero. Mihintale can be identified as the birth place of Sri Lankan Buddhism, Because it was the place for the First time Mihindu Thero declared about the buddhism to Kind Devanampiyatissa who ruled Sri Lanka at that time.

Celebrate Avurudu (New Year) With Sri Lankans

Women Playing "Raban" 

If you have been planning to visit Sri Lanka during April Season I would like to say you are eligible to celebrate Avurudu (New Year) With Sri Lankan People. You know, In Sri Lanka Majority Sinhalese and Tamil inhabitants celebrate their new year during the Mid-April (Approximately 13th and 14th of April). It can be considered as the most attractive and main Cultural ceremony in Sri Lanka even though they have various events and ceremonies.

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Your Partner on the Way....Tuk Tuk


Two years ago one of my best friend from Sweden came to Sri Lanka during his vacation. He arrived to Bandaranayake International Airport near 6.00 am. Just after passing the exit he called me and say good morning. With unexpected surprise, I asked from him that "shall I come to to pick you?" but he answered "No man..I'll get a tuk tuk and reach you..let me know the exact place in colombo". I was wondering and finally understood what he called as "tuk tuk"

       Most of Foreigners who comes to Sri Lanka used to travel short destinations by tuk tuks. Actually it means Threewheelers. common name for the thereewheelers now has become more famous as Tuk Tuk. Every nook and corner anybody can find a tuk tuk without much effort. 

Monday, April 24, 2017

Panduwasnuwara..an ancient place with many stories


Panduwasnuwara name was originated from the two words "Panduwas" and "Nuwara(City)", therefore it can be identified the name Panduwasnuwara means "The City of Panduwas". King Panduwas was ruling the part of country during the 1st and 2nd centuries, those days there were four races call Yak (Industrial Mechanics), Rak (Farmers), Naa (Fisherman) and Asura (Transportation providers) living in Sri Lanka according to the history. Panduwasadewa (Panduwas) struggled with them hence he was immigrated and ruled sri lanka against locals. 

     Panduwasnuwara was recognized as the capital of king Panduwasadewa's era and still there are plenty of ruins beliefs as the constructions.But after 12th century Kind Parakramabahu I had made this as his administrative capital and build many palaces,religious monuments etc.

Travel around Sri Lanka


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We Invite you to travel with us around Sri Lanka. During these trips you will be able to know many information about Sri Lanka.