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Sri Lanka Accommodation
Please find below the 4 Star hotels used on our Sri Lanka trips. All accommodation is carefully hand-selected to satisfy our standards in terms of quality, authenticity and location for you to enjoy a comfortable and unforgettable holiday.
FAIRWAY COLOMBO HOTEL
Colombo
Fairway Colombo is a modern and stylish hotel located in the heart of the capital city. Colombo, and only 750 yards from the Khan Clock Tower.
PALM GARDEN VILLAGE
Anuradhapura
Conveniently located in Anuradhapura, The stylish accommodation extends over 50 acres of land with a swimming pooling and beautiful garden surroundings.
AMAARA FOREST HOTEL
Sigiriya
This 5-star luxury property is located in the Sigiriya Jungle, surrounded by wildlife and features an outdoor pool and views of the garden.
ARALIYA RED HOTEL
Nuwara Eliya
Situated in Nuwara Eliya, hotel is close to Gregory Lake and has an amazing view of the surrounding mountains and various facilities such as a restaurant and a gym.
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Colombo
Colombo is a cosmopolitan gateway to the wonders of Sri Lanka. It boasts a rich colonial heritage and is a melting pot of races, religions, and cultures.
Wilpattu
Wilpattu National Park has earned its name 'Land of Lakes' due to the serene bodies of water that cover the vast park. The park is home to large populations of wild animals.
Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura is the capital city of North Central Province and the capital of Anuradhapura District. The city is home to one of the oldest civilizations in the world.
Samadhi Buddha Statue
Famous statue situated at Mahamevnāwa Park in the ancient city of Anuradhapura. The Buddha is depicted in the position of the Dhyana Mudra.
Ancient Ritigala Monastery
The dense and lush forest of northern Sri Lanka's highest mountain, Mt Ritigala lays the ruins and rock inscriptions of a monastery dating back to 1st century BCE.
Sigiriya
Sigiriya Rock Fortress is one of the most staggering sights in Sri Lanka, rising 180 meters above the ground. Its religious significance dates back to the 3rd century BC.
Polonnaruwa
One of the chief cities of the kingdom of Sri Lanka, Polonnaruwa is home to an impressive collection of archeological remains that are now prized as a World Heritage Site.
Gal Viharaya
The rock temple is the crown jewel in the ancient city of Polonnaruwa. The four stone statues of the Buddha in different positions are one-of-a-kind in size and shape.
Minneriya
Minneriya is a wilderness playground valued for its exquisite flora and fauna. This is the place for elephant sightings, as the sacred creatures migrate to feed and mate.
Dambulla
The name Dambulla derives from Damba – Rock and Ulla – fountain. One sees the incessant drip of water from the fountain within the main image house.
Dambulla Rock
Nestled in the UNESCO World Heritage Site are five Buddhist temples that make the site a cave monastery. It has been a pilgrimage site for more than 20 centuries.
Kandy
Kandy is a refreshing city set amidst the tea plantations of central Sri Lanka. Kand Lake anchors its heart and several Buddhist sanctuaries pepper it.
Colombo
Colombo is a cosmopolitan gateway to the wonders of Sri Lanka. It boasts a rich colonial heritage and is a melting pot of races, religions, and cultures.
Wilpattu
Wilpattu National Park has earned its name 'Land of Lakes' due to the serene bodies of water that cover the vast park. The park is home to large populations of wild animals.
Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura is the capital city of North Central Province and the capital of Anuradhapura District. The city is home to one of the oldest civilizations in the world.
Samadhi Buddha Statue
Famous statue situated at Mahamevnāwa Park in the ancient city of Anuradhapura. The Buddha is depicted in the position of the Dhyana Mudra.
Ancient Ritigala Monastery
The dense and lush forest of northern Sri Lanka's highest mountain, Mt Ritigala lays the ruins and rock inscriptions of a monastery dating back to 1st century BCE.
Sigiriya
Sigiriya Rock Fortress is one of the most staggering sights in Sri Lanka, rising 180 meters above the ground. Its religious significance dates back to the 3rd century BC.
Polonnaruwa
One of the chief cities of the kingdom of Sri Lanka, Polonnaruwa is home to an impressive collection of archeological remains that are now prized as a World Heritage Site.
Gal Viharaya
The rock temple is the crown jewel in the ancient city of Polonnaruwa. The four stone statues of the Buddha in different positions are one-of-a-kind in size and shape.
Minneriya
Minneriya is a wilderness playground valued for its exquisite flora and fauna. This is the place for elephant sightings, as the sacred creatures migrate to feed and mate.
Dambulla
The name Dambulla derives from Damba – Rock and Ulla – fountain. One sees the incessant drip of water from the fountain within the main image house.
Dambulla Rock
Nestled in the UNESCO World Heritage Site are five Buddhist temples that make the site a cave monastery. It has been a pilgrimage site for more than 20 centuries.
Kandy
Kandy is a refreshing city set amidst the tea plantations of central Sri Lanka. Kand Lake anchors its heart and several Buddhist sanctuaries pepper it.
Sri Lanka Travel Guide
- Vesak Poya: Falling on the full moon of March each year, this festival of lights is a triple celebration of Buddha. It is on this day that Buddha was born, found enlightenment, then many years later passed away. The Vesak festival takes over the city and most of the island with businesses and homes hanging white paper lanterns at night. To experience this festival in full, head to Baudaloka Mawata or Biera Lake.
- Maha Shivarathri: Maha Shivarathri is the celebration of the Hindu god Shiva. Festivities take place in June in the Hindu Shiva temples around the island. Devotees take a purification bath at dawn and fast all day. Shiva statues are bathed in milk and honey and covered in red vermillion to represent purification of the soul.
- Vel Festival: Vel is Sri Lanka's most important Hindu festival which reflects the religious and cultural hertiage of Hinduism. The main celebrations are in Colombo, attracting thousands of pilgrims from all over the island. During this time, hundreds of musicians, dancers, acrobats and elephants snake through various parts of the city burning incense and jasmine flowers, banging drums, and parading the streets. It's a spectacular sight to witness!
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- Vesak Poya: Falling on the full moon of March each year, this festival of lights is a triple celebration of Buddha. It is on this day that Buddha was born, found enlightenment, then many years later passed away. The Vesak festival takes over the city and most of the island with businesses and homes hanging white paper lanterns at night. To experience this festival in full, head to Baudaloka Mawata or Biera Lake.
- Maha Shivarathri: Maha Shivarathri is the celebration of the Hindu god Shiva. Festivities take place in June in the Hindu Shiva temples around the island. Devotees take a purification bath at dawn and fast all day. Shiva statues are bathed in milk and honey and covered in red vermillion to represent purification of the soul.
- Vel Festival: Vel is Sri Lanka's most important Hindu festival which reflects the religious and cultural hertiage of Hinduism. The main celebrations are in Colombo, attracting thousands of pilgrims from all over the island. During this time, hundreds of musicians, dancers, acrobats and elephants snake through various parts of the city burning incense and jasmine flowers, banging drums, and parading the streets. It's a spectacular sight to witness!
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