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Collage of tourist attractions in Polonnaruwa and surrounding area

Polonnaruwa – A Journey to Sri Lanka’s Ancient Glory

By / October 21, 2023

Nestled in the heart of Sri Lanka, Polonnaruwa stands as a living testament to the island nation’s rich history and cultural heritage. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a treasure trove of architectural marvels, intricate carvings, and a vivid tapestry of the past. In this blog post, we’ll embark on a virtual journey through Polonnaruwa, exploring its historical significance, iconic attractions, and the unique experiences it offers to every traveler.

Anuradhapura - Sri Lanka

Why Anuradhapura is famous and What can you see there?

By / October 21, 2023

Anuradhapura is a center of archaeological, religious, cultural, and historical importance. It belongs to the cultural triangle in Sri Lanka and was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982 due to its impressive collection of ruins from Sri Lanka’s oldest kingdom. By visiting Anuradhapura, you will be able to witness…

Beautiful train rides

Seethawaka odyssey – the new tourist train in Sri Lanka

By / March 17, 2023

The Seethawaka Odyssey is the new tourist train that started based on the concept of the Ella Odyssey to promote tourists to visit the beautiful Seethawakapura (aka Avissawella), which is a region that is situated very close to Colombo.
Seethawaka Odyssey offers a full-day travel package that allows you to leave from Colombo in the morning on the Seethawaka Odyssey train, board a tourist bus that is waiting for you in Seethawaka (Waga station), visit all the attractions, take in an interesting cultural event at the end of the day, and then depart from Seethawaka for Colombo in the evening on the same Seethawaka Odyssey train.

Best beaches in Sri Lanka

the Best Beaches In Sri Lanka – Part 01

By / October 21, 2023

Being a small island in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka has been gifted with so many fantastic beaches all around the island, making it an ideal destination for your next beach holiday. Picking the best beach among them is difficult because each of them has something distinctively interesting and lovely about it. So, I’ll tell you about the most popular tourist beaches in Sri Lanka and what you can expect if you visit, so you can choose the beach that best suits your needs.

Hogwarts Express vs Ella Odyssey

Ella Odyssey – The Tourist train In Sri Lanka – A Journey of a lifetime – Sri Lankan Hogwarts Express

By / March 13, 2023

Do you remember the scene in the movie Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets when Harry and Ron decided to take Ron’s dad’s flying car to Hogwarts and they almost crashed into the Hogwarts Express over a bridge? Doesn’t the sight of Ella Odyssey over the nine-arch bridge bring back childhood memories of when we fell in love with the magic world? Since muggles aren’t allowed on the Hogwarts Express, let’s board the Ella Odyssey. Although your destination won’t be Hogwarts, I can assure you that the journey in Ella Odyssey will be magical.

Wildlife in Sri Lanka

Wildlife in Sri Lanka: The Best place for Safari trips outside of Africa – Make your holiday experience a memory of a lifetime

By / October 21, 2023

Wildlife in Sri Lanka is so diverse that it allows visitors to witness both the largest land animal and the largest marine animal in one trip along with numerous wonderful animal and bird species.
Sri Lanka harbors some of the finest parks in South Asia where you can go on a safari and witness incredible wildlife in their natural habitats.
According to Forbes, Sri Lanka is The Best Safari destination outside of Africa – Forbes 2019

Sri Lankan food

The Best of Sri Lankan Food That You Must Try…

By / March 13, 2023

Yum yum yum!
For all the foodies out there; Here’s some of the mouth watering food suggestions from Sri Lanka to try during your trip to this wonderful Island.
Sri Lanka offers a vast range of dishes of all sorts, vegetarian, non – vegetarian, spicy, not spicy, sweet, you name it. We have it all.

Ella Train Ride Sri Lanka

Ella train ride: The Most Scenic and Famous train ride in Sri Lanka

By / October 21, 2023

Kandy to Ella train ride is without a doubt the most scenic train journey in Sri Lanka, and definitely one of the most scenic train rides in the world.
It has managed to be included in the itinerary of almost every tourist who is planning to visit Sri Lanka, because the experience this train ride provides far overweighs the price of the ticket if compared with such a scenic train ride in Europe.