About Sri Lanka

you want to know about the one day service of National Identity Cards or looking for informative, interactive travel advice or simply sharing others experiences of this enchanted isle and its fascinating people with a history that spans over 2500 years.

Need a vacation in a secluded island surrounded by golden beaches, where the blue water tickles your feet & to feel the wind in your hair… Voila!!! This is your dream destination, Remember, Sri Lanka is ranked No 1 travel destination in the world by NY Times.

A rich heritage that mould us into what we are today, the Sri Lankans are known for their smiling faces and the warm hospitality, that is offered eagerly even by the people living in the most humblest homes. An endless coastal line with golden beaches and a long emerald blue ribbon of Indian Ocean. Beautiful mountain tops positioned in the central region of the country, where the world famous ‘Ceylon Tea’ is grown in cold misty climes. No other land on earth has so many celebrations as in Sri Lanka. Colourful ceremonies and glittering pageants are celebrated throughout the year.

With some events dating back to centuries pomp and pageantry have become a way of life for the island nation. The cultural and religious festivities of each community are celebrated with an equal importance thus ensuring the country to enjoy more holidays than the norm. The multi ethnic community eagerly joins to celebrate each others festivities creating delightful experiences and vibrant memories to an onlooker. Throughout Sri Lanka, it is a common occurrence to find Sinhalese, Tamils, Muslims and Burgers living in harmony in the same neighbourhood. With a high tolerance index and an indigenous hospitality, they not only participate but also celebrate to the heart’s content, the festivities of the other communities. The Festivals of Sri Lanka are lively, bright and colourful resembling the people of this l.

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Smokers I’m sorry to announce that smoking is prohibited in public places and in streets, by the Government of Sri Lanka, Which I fully support and happy to warn anybody who would actually pay attention to me.

Importing Narcotics is an invitation for death as it carries death penalty by Sri Lankan law. Marijuana is considered as a narcotic... so don’t play innocent with the authorities saying you were just going to have a coffee in Dutch Style.

Transportation

Main means of transportations are by road & by railways. Road transportation is offered by both private & public sectors.



LAND

Taxi/Mini bus

Luxurious travelling by limousine, mini bus or coach, taxies are available too with excellent condition and fully insured with trained chauffeurs speaking in languages according to your convenience. (English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Italian and Japanese speaking chauffeurs are available)



Bus

The most common transportation system in Sri Lanka, and believe me when I say common it does not imply most favorite, but because it is the system mostly used. And it gets even more challenging when you want to travel by a bus before and after working hours. But it is also the most budget friendly medium and the greatest opportunity to explore the country as the public transport buses connect even the remote villages. So why not experience it in our local way once in a while!!!



TUK-TUK (Trishaws/ three wheelers)

You can’t miss one, you can go anywhere and everywhere and it is rather easy to find one as they are stationed at junctions, in front of public places or can hail one on the road when one passes by. But most of the time they wil .

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