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When travelling along the main road from Colombo to Trincomalee, Polonnaruwa and Batticaloa, that small city you find yourself drawn to will be Habarana. Even though it is not a destination in itself, Habarana city is a safe haven for most tourists as it holds some of the best hotels the country offers.
Being in close vicinity to many places with that of cultural...

The Second World War is by far the most gruesome time that history has ever recorded. Unlike the other battles between powerful countries, the First and the Second World War affected almost every country that was then under the British and other European colonies.

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The Kandy war cemetery (formerly known as Pitakande...

The Pinnawala orphanage is the first ever animal orphanage that was dedicated to the care and protection of the majestic beasts that are elephants. Established by the Sri Lankan Department of Wildlife Conservation in 1975, the priority of the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage has always been to feed, nurture and house orphaned baby and adult elephants found lost in the wilderness. In most of these scenarios, the mother of the baby elephant has been killed or there have been accidents of elephants...

As the last kingdom of Sri Lanka, the Kandyan city boasts history and culture, and the tourists that visit Sri Lanka always make it a point to stop by this beautiful city. Kandy is one of the most scenic cities in Sri Lanka, and houses some of the best hotels in the island.
There are many sites in Kandy that attracts and draws tourists in. They vary from cultural and religious significance to the history and beauty, the Kandyan Kingdom offers.

Most interesting places to see in Kandy:

One of the most exhilarating adventures Sri Lanka offers is the World’s End at Horton Plains National Park, Nuwara Eliya. The park itself is a spectacular view with its montane grassland and cloud forest; however, the sheer cliff with a drop of 4000ft at the end of the Horton Plains plateau is what makes...

Popularly known as the Little England of Sri Lanka, Nuwara Eliya is one of the most serene and must-visit places in the island. Located in the central highlands, the road that leads to Nuwara Eliya from Colombo via Kandy offers some of the most scenic and beautiful views of the country together with tea plantations, vegetable plots and green hills.

Nuwara Eliya gives off a British country village vibe with its pretty rose gardens, red telephone boxes and colonial bungalows. Tourists...

Sri Lanka celebrates 71 years of Independence on the 4th of February 2019. After being under the British and colonial rule; this long and hard won victory is celebrated nationwide with beautiful displays of dances, cultural performances, parades and with every household hoisting the Sri Lankan flag.


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In 1505, with the Portuguese fleet commanded by Lourenco de Almeida landing...

If you’re looking for a country to spend your well-deserved holiday in, then Sri Lanka should definitely be at the top of your list. Be it a romantic getaway, a family adventure or a backpack trip, Sri Lanka is the perfect destination as it offers so much for so little.

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