- D. J. G. Hennessy, GREEN AISLES, 1949-

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Hot Water Wells





































With the end of the war, many people visiting this Kanniya Hot Water spring in their trip to Trincomalee. People believe that this hot water is good for some skin deceases and it has healing power for Arthritis and Rheumatic. You have to come in less crowded time and please note that this is a religious place. Respect others and give them also the opportunity


History of Kanniya Hot Water Wells :

According to the details provided in some information boards at the site, Kanniya Hot water spring has the history from the King Rawana era. It says that King Ravana stuck the earth with his sward in several spots and several fountains were started on those places. The water was hot and thats the beginning of this hot water springs.

Travelers Experience about Kanniya Hot Water Wells:

We started our journey from Trincomalee town around 5.10 in early morning. Since it was a public holiday, so we have to go early as possible, otherwise the place will be crowded. We went by the Anuradapura   road and traveled around 6-7 km. Then turned to a small road and travel around 1 km. If you are   coming by this way, you will be guided by some sign boards by the road side, where to turn exactly. We saw some peacocks by the road side, but they vanished in side the jungle quickly.

We reached the place around 5.30 am and there ware less crowded. It will cost Rs: 10/= person and ticketing counter is open from the early morning.

There are seven wells located here and all are built in a square shape. Wells are only 3-4 feet deep and you  can clearly see the bottom. It's prohibited to use soap here, but if you want there is a separate place for that, just few meters away. The temperature is considerably high but very from one spring to another. Wells are soon run out of water, when we took 10-15 buckets of water quickly. So people used to move one well to another, where the water is available. Good thing is nobody spent much time there and give chance to other people.

 There are some other building in the premises. You can see some old building destroyed by the war. Facilities needs to be improved more. I think authorities can do more, because now they get more visitors and get more revenue. There is a kovil also close by, but we didn't visited there, because we were hurried to visit our next destination, Velgum Wehera.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Pearl of the Indian Ocean - Part 1

 

 Sri Lanka (Ceylon), is a small island in the Indian Ocean (65,000 sqkm). Despite being so small, the country has a wide range of geographic features and is rich in culture and natural beauty... 


Monday, December 5, 2011

SRI LANKA -TRAVEL DOCUMENTARY - 2


The tiny island of Sri Lanka is known as the Pearl of the Orient, providing images of paradise you never knew possible. Rich colonial history, fascinating Buddhist culture, tea plantations, turquoise waters and beautiful sandy beaches combine for a breathtaking adventure.

Friday, December 2, 2011

SRI LANKA TRAVEL DOCUMENTARY

Ayubowan : Vannakam : Welcome to 'a birds eye view' over the paradise island of Sri Lanka aided by the surround sound of the indian ocean. Divine Never seen before view of Sri Lanka captured from Seaplanes, Helicopters and Hot Air Balloons. From the East Coast to the West Coast with the divine percussion of tidal waves lapping on sand and rocks creating a paradisical orchestra throughout the big trip on the small island. This is the first ever documented aerial photography trip over Sri Lanka. Featured on National Geographic,

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Hotels in Sri Lanka - Galadari - Colombo

Rating : 5 Star

Address :
64, Lotus Road, Colombo 1
Colombo Sri Lanka

Accessibility :
Bandaranaike International Airport : 32 KM, Railway Station : 2 KM

Description :
Hotel Galadari is situated in the middle of Colombo and overlooks the beautiful Indian ocean harbour. It is adjacent to the office of the President, providing an easy access to World Trade Center, Echelon Towers and all the shopping areas. The hotel provides all the standards for Business travellers as well as leisure travellers.

Accommodation at Hotel Galadari Colombo :
The hotel offers 446 spacious rooms including 23 suits. It also offers a conference hall situated on lobby level seat a 1000 theatre style and 600 for banquets and Executive Club Floors, specially equipped rooms for the handicapped and the option of non smoking rooms.

Services at Hotel Galadari Colombo :
Convention Centre, Banquet Hall, All Major Credit Cards Accepted, Currency Exchange, Travel Desk, Fax, Health Club, Hair Dryer, Laundry, Restaurant, Bar, 24 Hours Room Service, Safe Box in Room, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Direct Dialing STD/ISD Facility, Tennis Court, Satellite TV, Tea/Coffee Maker, Front Desk, Secure Parking, Car Rental Facility, Doctor on Call, Postal Services, Courier, Internet Facility, Newspaper in Room, Refrigerator in all rooms

Contact:-

Address
64 Lotus Road,
Colombo 1,
Sri Lanka
Phone (+94) 112 544 544
Fax - General (+94) 112 449 875
Fax- Reservations (+94) 114 790 603

Hotels in Sri Lanka - Cinnamon Grand - Colombo


Rating : 5 Star

Address :
77, Steuart Place, P.O. Box 252
Colombo Sri Lanka

Accessibility :
Bandaranaike International Airport : 35 KM

Description :
Cinnamon Grand is a full time member of I.C.C.A, Sri Lanka. It is located between the Colombo's only natural lake on one side and the Indian Ocean other side. The hotel is in the heart of the city with all the conveniences, a business traveler requires. Rene Lecler has placed this hotel among the world's best hotels in Sri Lanka.

Accommodation at Cinnamon Grand Colombo :
The hotel provides 310 rooms and suites to its discerning travellers. Its architecture includes Standard Floor, Executive Floor or Japanese Floor, Smoking or Non-smoking rooms and Pool or Garden view rooms and suites. It also provides 8 conference and meeting venues for all types of events.

Services at Cinnamon Grand Colombo :
Safe Deposit Box, Telephone, Laundry, 24 Hours Room Service, Bar, Internet Facility, Hot/Cold running water, Business Centre, T. V., Massage Parlor, Shopping Hall, Convention Centre, Hair Dryer, Reception, Money Exchange Facility, Car Parking, Multi-cuisine Restaurant, Doctor on Request, Travel Desk Service, Courier, Fax on Demand, Free Newspaper, Fridge in all rooms

Contact:-
General Lines : 00 94 11 2326411-5/ 2424494-8

Fax No. (Direct) : 00 94 11 2323331

General Fax No : 00 94 11 2430156 / 2447974

E-mail

    Hotels in Sri Lanka - Ceylon Continental - Colombo




    Rating : 5 Star

    Address :
    48, Janadhipathi Mawatha, P.O. Box 90, Colombo 1
    Colombo Sri Lanka

    Accessibility :
    Bandaranaike International Airport : 35 KM

    Description :
    Ceylon Continental Hotel, Colombo is strategically located in Sri Lanka. Overlooking the Indian Ocean gives a great relief to tourists. It is one of the hotels uneffected from TSunami. The hotel provides an easy access to all the national museum, historical temples, churches, zoological gardens, banks, government offices and shopping malls.

    Accommodation at Ceylon Continental Hotel Colombo :
    Ceylon Continental Hotel, Colombo has 250 rooms and suits. All the rooms have air conditioning, attatched bath, T.V., Video channels and sea view facilities. Rooms are well decorated and luxurious and provides a full comfort to guests.

    Services at Ceylon Continental Hotel Colombo :
    Reception, Multi-cuisine Restaurant, Bar Facility, Business Centre, News Stand, Newspaper in Room, Parking, Travel Desk, Banquet, Conference Facilities, Laundry Facility, Room Service, Swimming Pool, Gymnasium, Sauna, Spa, Doctor on Demand, Barber Shop, Tennis Court, Money Exchange Facility, Satellite TV, Car Rental, Courier, Fax, H/C Running Water, Internet Connection, Safe Deposit Box, Direct Dialing STD/ISD Facility

    Contact:-
    Main Line: +94 11 242 1221
    +94 11 542 1221
    Fax           : +94 11 244 7326

    General E-mail: hotel@ceyloncontinental.com
    Reservations E-mail: ereservations@ceyloncontinental.com

    Tuesday, November 22, 2011

    Beauty Of Sri Lanka

    Trincomalee


    Mirissa


    Arugam Bay
     
    Bogawantalawa
      
    Colombo
     

    Hatton
     

    Hikkaduwa
     

    Kandy
     

    Kayts
     

    Kosgoda

      Nuwara Eliya


     

    Pussellawa
     

    Sigiriya

     

    Sinharaja Forest Reserve


     

    Tangalle
     

     



     
     
     
     

    Monday, November 21, 2011

    Kataragama


    Kataragama is one of most popular & most sacred pilgrimages sites of Sri Lanka. Like Adam's Peak, it attracts Sinhalese Buddhists as well as Hindu Tamils. The adored site is visited by Muslims & Christians too. The main shrine devoted to Skanda popularly described in eulogies as God having six faces and twelve arms whose assistance is sought for worldly gain. The history of the shrine dates back to 2 century BC.

    Thursday, November 17, 2011

    Sripada Season Begins In Next Month





    Steps have been taken and everything ready for the inauguration of the annual Sripada season this year.

    Despite heavy rains in the recent past the route from Nallathanniya has been cleared by local bodies and voluntary organizations in the Nallathanniya town and now the track to the  mountain is clear and passable for pedestrians on the route from Nallathanniya.
    Being the season, Permanent and temporary traders and business people are busy in making up to date of their business premises.
    At the same time masses even foreigners have begun to arrive in Nallathanniya town and climb Sripada in hundreds.

    Thursday, October 13, 2011

    Sigiriya

    Built in the 5 century AC this magnificent complex of geometrically laid gardens, pools, fountains (still working today) as well as oldest surviving murals of maidens has been a palace of the King Kasyapa. Built on top of a 200m high rock, the entrance to the climb once has been through a lions head. Only the huge paws remain today. Half way up the rock are beautifully drawn painted bare breast Maidens whose existence is still a mystery. Which should be the eighth wonder of the world, Sigiriaya, is a must see item in Sri Lanka. The occupation of the gigantic fortress ended when Kasyapa killed himself in a battle with his brother. 

    Thursday, October 6, 2011

    PINNAWELA ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE


    It is one of Sri Lanka’s most popular attractions. Situated halfway between Colombo and Kandy, the orphanage has a population of about 75 elephants, making it the world’s largest collection of captive elephants. The elephants here range from newborn calves to elderly matriarchs and include orphaned and abandoned elephants, as well as those injured in the wild. Amongst them are its famous residents, Sama, the lame elephant injured by a land mine during the ethnic conflict in the North and Raja, the blind elephant.  Experience the sheer delight of watching these great pachyderms frolic in the river at bath time or the baby elephants being fed twice a day.

    Golden Beaches

    Best beaches can be found in south west coast of Sri Lanka. Bentota, Beruwela, Hikkaduwa and Galle are popular tourist destinations and hotel accommodation can be found to suite any travel budget.
    Trincomalee and Nilaveli on the east coast of Sri Lanka with soft white sandy beach is a great place to relax. Arugam Bay has perfect surfing and Trincomalee perfect for diving and snorkeling. Passikudah is one of the best beach resorts in Sri Lanka with a reef.


    Whale & Dolphin Watching

    Sri Lanka is becoming a major spot for watching Whales and Dolphins. Dondra Point of down south in Sri Lanka is the main port of Whale Watching in Sri Lanka during December to April. Out of these months December, January and April are the peak months of sightings. During these months there is 95% chances of spotting Sperm Whales and great chances of spotting Blue Whales as their migration path is just off Dondra Point. We are able to arrange Whale Watching Trips off Dondra Point in a fully insured trawler boat which will last for 3 hours. Also there are good chances of spotting Spinner Dolphins also off Dondra. Ample of accommodation options are available as Dondra point can be reach easily from Hikkaduwa, Galle, Unawatuna, Weligama, Mirissa and Tangalle which are popular beach locations in Sri Lanka.


    Up Country


    Sri Lanka’s breathtaking hill country offers tea-growing slopes, stunning mountain views with waterfalls and the old colonial English country town of Nuwara Eliya famous for Ceylon Tea.
    Kandy, the last royal capital of Sri Lanka famous for the sacred Temple of the Tooth and the city of Kandy could be called as cultural capital of the island. The beautiful countryside around Kandy is famous for Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage & Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens.

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