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Dambulla Cave Temples Undoubtedly the most popular of all caves in Sri Lanka is the Dambulla Cave Temple, also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla. Almost every round tour in Sri Lanka will cover this worldheritage site, which is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. At the top of a 160m rock is [...]

On December 07th 2019, 269 hectares of land reclaimed from the Indian Ocean, integrated with the capital city of Colombo, and was declared open as part of Sri Lanka. The opening celebrations included Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse as the chief guest, a large crowd witnessing the ceremony, and a spectacular display of fireworks that impressed every spectator. A special [...]

At a size equivalent to eight football pitches, the One Galle Face Mall is the largest of its kind in Sri Lanka. Seven storeys, over 200 tenants – including local and international brands, modern lifestyle of dining, entertainment, technology, beauty and shopping. After having opened its doors on the 8th of November 2019, One Galle Face Mall has created much of [...]

Lost in the lush greenery of Haputale, about a thousand feet above sea level, close to the Lipton seat is a rural cliff top, transformed into a lodge classified as the most remote mountain lodge in Sri Lanka, to present one-of-a-kind mountain living experiences to guests. What to expect: A 360-degree view on the cliff [...]

Have you ever imagined living in a colonial-style luxury bedroom? While Sri Lanka has a lot of modern boutique hotels that classify as luxurious, very few offer the colonial era experience in absolute luxury. The Westbury Palace is one of them. With just eight rooms, aptly located in “Little England”, Nuwara Eliya, this small luxury hotel provides guests with an opportunity [...]

Kataragama is one magical destination where the most bizarre kind of legends become popular and clouds of aroma carry magic within them! In this enchanted city, it is believed that King Dutugemunu constructed a shrine for Kataragama Deviyo (the resident God – according to Buddhists) in the 2nd century BC. But the location apparently holds significance since much longer! Busiest times [...]

Combining a holiday to Sri Lanka and the Maldives is a great idea, significantly due to its close geographical location and easy flight combinations. This holiday option will offer a fusion of history and culture, wildlife experiences, wrapped up with an unwinding stay at the white sand beaches and turquoise waters of an exclusive luxury resort in the Maldives. Hence [...]

Ever heard of the saying ‘money can’t buy happiness’? It’s true, BUT, money can surely have you living the life of royalty for a night! Put aside your rental expenses for the next five years and instead, give a shot at staying at the most expensive hotel suites in the world. From penthouse suites overlooking city landscapes to breathtaking ocean-view [...]

Visiting new holiday destinations is more than just crossing off one of those places from your travel list. It is also about studying the history and culture of an area, and the best way to do this is by immersing in the past and its remnants. In Sri Lanka, landmarks and museums are a good place to start. But [...]