Golden Sri Lanka Travel Blog

Sri Lanka will be Celebrating the 60th Independence Day on February 04. In the year of 1948 Sri Lanka won the , after ruling Sri Lanka from 1815 to 1948. Irrespective of the security threats from the LTTE it is believed that their will be a grand Independence Day Celebration this year. Government has increased the security around Colombo before the 60th Independence Celebration.

For the Independence Celebration Government has invited the Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh as the chief guest. But India has said that the Prime Minister will not be attending to the event.

Navam Perahera is held at Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo on the Navam full moon poya day of every year. The Perahera was first started in the year of 1979. This year the Perahera will be held on the 20th of February and it is treated as one of the spectacular pageants apart from the Kandy and Kelaniya. This is one of the Prestigious Buddhist religious and cultural even held in Sri Lanka.

Thousands of people come to see this magnificent grand procession every year, among them lot of tourists make the opportunity to view this grand event . Seating arrangements are available for tourists as well as Sri Lankans.

More than 100 colorfully dressed elephants, drummers, traditional Kandyan dancers, fire-dances, whip-dances and Flags and Decorations will be displayed in the Navam Maha Perahera of Sri Lanka.

Contact us today for view this magnificent Colorful, Cultural Pageant.

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has increased the fuel prices on the 13th. As for the latest prices hike , petrol price has increased from 10 rupees, diesel by 5 rupees and kerosene prices by two rupees. The new prices for petrol and diesel will be 127 and 80 per litre respectively

ITB the world’s largest travel and tourism exhibition will be held from March 5th to 9th in Berlin, Germany.  This exhibition is treated as one of the largest travel exhibition in the world. There will be more than 10,000 companies from 184 countries will be present for this exhibition.  More than 50 travel companies will be expected to participate in this event with there latest innovative products and services from the travel industry.

The annual Sri Pada Pilgrim season started on the 23 December 2007 (on Unduwap Full Moon Poya Day). Thousands of People of many religions will walk to homage the sacred foot print. The season started with the ritual caring of the stature and sacred ornaments of god Sumana Saman.
There are two paths to reach the top of the Sri Pada Mountain. One is from Hatton and Maskeliya passing “Seetha gangula” which is known as the easer path and the second one is from Kuruwita (which is a small town closer to Ratnapura)

If you are on a holiday in Sri Lanka this is the list of 10 best locations you must visit.
1. The Citadel of Sigiriya
One of the magnificent archeological site locates in central Sri Lanka.

2. The Golden Rock Temple Dambulla
The best preserved cave temple complex which is known as the “Golden Rock Temple”.

3. The Sacred City of Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura is one of the world’s major archaeological site which covers area about 40 km².

4. Polonnaruwa
The massive buildings, parks, shrines, Stone sculpters and stupas . Make a visit to Polonnaruwa.

5. The temple of Tooth Relic (Dalda Maligawa)
Temple of tooth relic houses the most sacred Buddhist relic, the Tooth of Lord Buddha.

6. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Those who want to see the tamed and semi wiled elephants in close proximity the best place is the “Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage”.

7. UNESCO Natural World Heritage Sinharaja
Rain forest is a magnificent nature’s creation and it is treated as an treasure of Flora and fauna.

8. Unawatuna Beach
Sleepy peaceful clear waters of unawatuna are famous for safe bathing.

9. Nuwara Eliya
Visit the cool and peaceful heart of the hill country 6182 feet above from the sea level - Nuwara Eliya

10. Horton Plains Park
The major attraction of the park is famous “Worlds End” which is a 1000m spectacular drop and the backer falls

Annual Duruthu Maha Perahera of Kelaniya temple will be held on the 22nd of this month (on Duruthu full moon poya day) which is taken place science 1927. This colorful procession is only second to the Kandy Perahera. The Perahera is held for three nights. Udamaluwa Perahera starts with the ritual handing of the secret casket on the upper terrace of the temple. Pahathamaluwa Perahera is held on the second day and it is colorful than the Udamaluwa Perahera. The most colorful and the grand procession is head day prior to the full moon poya day. There are more than 80 elephants, so many dancing troops and drummers participate for this event attracting thousands visitors from different parts of the country.

The Galle Literary Festival is scheduled to be start on the 16^th to 20^th of this month @ UNESCO world heritage site of Galle. There will be more than 70 events such as panel discussions, poetry slams, film evenings, seminars, and book launches etc.

A French Opera set in Sri Lanka, “The Pearl Fishers” by Georges Bizet 120 singers, Musicians and Dancers will be performing on the 9th and 11th of January 7.00 pm onwards @ BMICH Colombo.

Alliance française 11, Barnes Place, Colombo 7 (2 69 41 62)
The Gallery Café , 2 Alfred House Road, Colombo 3 (Tele 2 55 65 63)
Vibrations, 467, Union Place, Colombo 2 (2672427)

(Prices will be 5000/-, 3500/- and 1500/-)

Wishing you a year of Happiness, Peace and Prosperity. Have a joyful New Year. From : Golden Lanka Travels (Pvt) Ltd – The Gateway to Paradise.