We are delighted to introduce our ‘Pony Welfare Fund Raffle’ to be held on 2nd,16th,and 29th of April choose your favourite horse and qualify to enter the raffle race by race. Prizes. Rs 10,000, 5,000 and 2,500. Be one of the many winners. Tickets at the old tote building on race days. –
Races starting from 10 Am to 2 Pm at Nuwara Eliya Racecourse.
For more details contact to organising team on 0770 30 90 90 or see below image
Cinnamon Air announces a special promotion for this New Year season, fly to Nuwara Elia or Colombo for USD 153 per person one way only from 7th to 16th of April 2017.
Daily scheduled flights between
Colombo City (Waters Edge) to Nuwara Eliya (Lake Gregory) – Departure: 10:30 / Arrival: 11:00
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Yala combines a strict nature reserve with a national park. Divided into 5 blocks, the park has a protected area of nearly 130,000 hectares of land consisting of light forests, scrubs, grasslands, tanks and lagoons. Two blocks are currently opened to the public.
Situated in Sri Lanka’s south-east hugging the panoramic Indian Ocean, Yala was designated a wildlife sanctuary in 1900 and was designated a national park in 1938. Ironically, the park was initially used as a hunting ground for the elite under British rule. Yala is home to 44 varieties of mammal and 215 bird species. Among its more famous residents are the world’s biggest concentration of leopards, majestic elephants, sloth bears, sambars, jackals, spotted dear, peacocks, and crocodiles. The best time to visit Yala is between February and July when the water levels of the park are quite low, bringing animals into the open.
Sri Lankan Leopard, Yala National Park, Sri Lanka
Wilpattu National Park
Wilpattu National park is among the oldest and most important of protected areas in Sri Lanka. It also contains a number of important cultural sites. The sanctuary stretches from the North-western coast to the North-central province where the ancient city of Anuradhapura is located. Wilpattu National Park is laced with a complex of lakes called ‘Villus’, surrounded by grassy plains, set within scrub jungle. Many of the `big game’ found in Sri Lanka including elephant, sloth bear, water buffalo, and spotted dear can be seen here. Wilpattu is also known for leopards.
Sri Lankan Leopard @ Willpattu National Park, Sri Lanka
Kumana(Yala East) National Park
Formerly known as Yala East National Park, Kumana lies on the south-east coast in the Eastern Province, 12km south of Arugam Bay, and is easily accessible from the Wellawaya-Pottuvil Road. The Park is physically separated from the more famous Yala National Park and Strict Reserve by the Kumbukkan Oya (River) and is better known for its migratory birds. A natural highlight of the park is a 200 hectare swamp lake sustained by the river through a half a mile long narrow channel. These mangrove swamps are a destination of choice for migratory birds. Among regular visitors who nest and breed are pelicans, painted storks, spoonbills, herons, egrets and little cormorants. Land animals found in the adjacent Yala are also found here.
Indian Peacock – National Park, Sri lanka
Wasgamuwa National Park
Wasgamuwa is home to a vast array of animals, as well as, ancient sites and tanks. Known for its rich population of predators among which bears receive significant attention. It is believed that Wasgamuwa has the highest density of bears than anywhere else in Sri Lanka. Bordered by the famous Mahaweli and the lesson known Amban river, Wasgamuwa spreads through the districts of Matale in the central hills and the ancient kingdom of Polonnaruwa.
Srilanka Leopard
Gal Oya National Park
Gal Oya National Park, in close proximity to the eastern city of Amparai has an important task: to serve as the catchment area for Sri Lanka’s largest reservoir, the Senanayake Samudraya. It is the only national park where boat rides are allowed, offering visitors to the rare sight of swimming elephants, a phenomena famously known as ‘the crossings’.
Udawalawe National Park
The Udawalawe National Park is Sri Lanka’s closest example of Africa’s savanna reserves. Better known as the country’s premier elephant park, Udawalawe revolves around the vast Udawalawe reservoir. Located on the base of hilly Ratnapura and Moneragala districts, the park is home, among other animals, to an elephant population of about 500. The park also boasts of an elephant transit home, with public displays during feeding times.
Indian Peacock at Udawalawa National Park, Sri lanka
Lahugala Kithulana National Park
The eastern park of Lahugala is among Sri Lanka’s smallest among parks but its importance to elephants and endemic birds is very big.
Maduru Oya National Park
Maduru Oya National Park is designed to protect the immediate catchments of five reservoirs developed under the Accelerated Mahaweli Development Program, Sri Lanka’s most ambitious irrigation project. The park provides refuge for wildlife and lies between the Polonnaruwa-Batticalo Road and Mahiyangana-Padiyathalawa Road in the districts of Ampara, Badulla and Polonnaruwa.
Elephant hugging at Minneriya National Park
Horton Plains National Park
Horton Plains, a world heritage site is the catchment area for almost all of Sri Lanka’s major rivers. A silent and cold highland plateau in the central hills of Sri Lanka, the beautiful Horton Plains is surrounded by peak wildernesses and forests and is home to many endemic plants and animals thriving in a rare wet and cold climate. The park offers spectacular hikes and culminates with the World’s End, a dramatic 900 meter cliff with nothing but flat land beyond extending to the coast of Sri Lanka’s deep South./p>
Bundala National Park
Bundala National Park lies in the dry and arid Hambantota District in Southern Sri Lanka. But the park’s many lagoons make it a paradise for migratory as well as resident birds. Every species of water birds found in the country find a safe haven here. Visitors will also be treated to many land animals from elephant to the deer. Bundala is also said to be the only park where visitors can spot both the Marsh and Seawater crocodile on the same safari trip.
Indian Peacock, Yala National Park, Sri Lanka
Lunugamvehera National Park
Located adjacent to Yala National Park is Lunugamvehera Park, created primarily as a catchment area for the Lunugamvehera reservoir. A plan is mooted to amalgamate the park with its larger and more famous cousin Yala and if that happens, Lunugamvehera will be renamed as Yala West.
Minneriya National Park
Home for the world famous Elephant ‘Gathering’, Minneriya National Park is nestled on the plains of the North-Central province, about 20kms from historic Polonnaruwa. Fed by the beautiful Minneriya tank, the park despite being one of the smallest, is a haven for elephants and birds, providing magnificent views to visitors.
Kaudulla National Park
In close proximity to Habarana, the gateway to Trincomalee and Polonnaruwa, Kaudulla revolves around an ancient tank and is considered as an important elephant corridor, offering regular sightings.
Sri Lanka Grey Hornbill @ Willpattu National Park, Sri Lanka
Hikkaduwa National Park
One of the two marine parks in Sri Lanka, Hikkaduwa National Park in the popular southern coast features fringing coral reefs showcasing a bio-diversity spectacle.
Pigeon Island National Park
The 2nd marine park in the country, Pigeon Island is located in famed Nilaweli, on the outskirts of Trincomalee. The spectacular small island is home to a showcase of colorful corals and tropical fish and is a short boat ride from the world famous Nilaweli beach.
Sri Lankan Leopard @ Willpattu National Park, Sri Lanka
Horagolla National Park
Horagolla is biologically, the most diverse and significant patch of forest in the wet zone of Sri Lanka, located just outside Colombo. The park presents a special zonal vegetation complex which provides a natural refuge for many species that are extremely rare, possibly extinct, in other parts of the island.
Galways Land National Park
The only national park located within city limits, Galways is home to a montane eco system in the cold and windy hill station of Nuwara Eliya, also the highest located city in Sri Lanka. Galways is decorated by its beautiful population of birds, as well as, its colorful floral species of native and foreign origin. Along with the nearby Victoria Park, Galway is considered to be the most significant birding site in Sri Lanka.
Baby Elephant at Minneriya National Park
Ussangoda National Park
Believed to be the place where Ravana landed his mythical flying chariot, Ussangoda is situated in Nonagama, Hambantota in the deep South. Known for the red soil in the area, Ussangoda, with both land and sea features, is a haven for turtles.
Angammedilla National Park
Originally a forest reserve within the Minneriya-Girithale Sanctuary within close proximity to Polonnaruwa, Angammedilla was established to protect the drainage basin of the giant Parakrama Samudra reservoir.
Changeable Hawk Eagke, Willpattu National Park, Sri Lanka
Flood Plains National Park
The park is central to the integrity of the Mahaweli irrigation system, both for its unique “villus” and as a corridor for wildlife migration between grazing lands in Wasgamuwa and Somawathiya National Park. The area spans the Mahaweli River in Polonnaruwa district in North Central Province.
Somawathiya National Park
Somawathiya National Park is one of the four national parks designated under the Mahaweli River Development project. Somawathiya Chaitya, a stupa said to be containing a relic of the tooth of the Buddha, is situated within the park.
Source: Wildlife Department Website
About Me
I Prasanna Ambigaibagan Cost Accountant by profession and passionate wildlife photographer from 2011, I do many budgeted road tours in overseas and meet many new friends and I do always invite them to Sri lanka and let them to experience Srilanka hospitality.
If anyone wanted to know more about Sri Lankan Wildlife and Wildlife Safaris, you can feel free to contact me by below comment or call me on +94776534669 (I do available in Whatsapp, Viber, IMO and Line).
if you’re interested you can follow my Wildlife photography page on Facebook on below link
Prasanna Ambigaibagan Nature and wildlife Photography
At Cinnamon Air we not only provide efficient and professional domestic air services in Sri Lanka, but some great special offers too! This exclusive Early Bird Offer lets you enjoy an attractive 25% discount when making a booking 60 days prior to your flight. Providing greater savings the earlier you make your booking, the deal is available on flights to all scheduled destinations and is amongst the best flight packages in Sri Lanka.
Helping you better plan your trip, our Cinnamon Air taxi schedules in Sri Lanka feature all the information you will need for your flight including departure & arrival days, times and destinations.
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Horse Racing Festive is one of the main event in Sri Lanka Tourism calendar, Nuwara Eliya Horse Racing Festival will be held in every year in seasons of March, April, August, September, October, November and December.
The event is main attraction of Sri Lanka Tourism for foreigners and local tourist. Where thousands of tourists are witness of this great event in Nuwara Eliya Sri Lanka.
The first Nuwara Eliya Horse Racing Festival started March 20th 2016 on 9.30 Am at Nuwara Eliya Race Course.
Featuring the latest fashion trends music by misty and guest artists and much more entertainment for the whole family
Sri Lanka is one of the best Destinations for explore culture, people, adventure, beaches and Wildlife. It has been noted many of the tourist willing to cover their tour with mixture of Beaches, Cultural sites, and Wildlife at an affordable cost. But many do fail to achieve fulfill their wildlife experience without knowing mammals name and how to maximum time in wildlife.
I Prasanna Ambigaibagan a Wildlife photographer by passion and working professional in leading exporting company in Sri Lanka. I have notice many of tourist has been visit to National parks with lacking knowledge of mammals and birds specifications and names and some of them harming to environment by their indecent behaviors inside national parks.
Therefore I have decided to offer a FREE KNOWLEDGE SHARING SERVICE at on my leisure time. This is 100% free without any conditions apply and this service is provide to betterment to nature and good wish of improve the knowledge of visitor.
I do available in weekend for this Free Service and you could contact me +94776534669 via whats app, Viber, IMO and Line on any times or you can send me a personal message though Facebook.
Below are some of my Basic information for you
Full Name:
Prasanna Ambigaibagan
Qualification:
MBA (UK), ACMA (UK),CGMA, ACMA (SL), BBA (UoP)
Language Speak :
English, Tamil and Sinhala
Age:
28+
Profession:
Management…
Passion:
Wildlife Photography
Camera I use:
Canon 70 D
Lens :
300mm F4, 50mm 1.8, 55-250mm, 18-55mm
How often visit to NP:
at least once in a month
Most Favorite NP:
Willpattu National Park
to See My Personal Photography Works Visit my Facebook Page as Click below Link
Sri Lankan Leopard, Yala National Park, Sri LankaSri Lankan Leopard @ Willpattu National Park, Sri LankaSri Lanka Grey Hornbill @ Willpattu National Park, Sri LankaSri Lanka Golden Jackal on Air @ Willpattu National Park, Sri LankaMale Leopard Y, Thala Wila, Willpattu National Park, Sri LankaMale Leopard Y, Thala Wila, Willpattu National Park, Sri Lanka.Indian Peacock, Yala National Park, Sri LankaIndian Peacock at Udawalawa National Park, Sri lankacrocodile @ Yala National Park, Sri LankaChangeable Hawk Eagke, Willpattu National Park, Sri LankaBaby Elephant at Minneriya National Park
American Express announces a range of hotel promotion for this forthcoming Holidays in November, December 2015. Enjoy your special discount from 15% to 50% off only for American Express credit card at below hotels.
Jetwing sea
Jetwing Lagoon
Jetwing Lighthouse
Jetwing Yala
Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions
Amaloh by Jetwing
Jetwing Warwick Gardern
Jetwing Kurulubedda
Villa 700
Era Beach by Jetwing
Galle Heritage Villa by Jetwing
Landesi by Jetwing
Saffron & Blue by Jetwing
Kottukal Beach House by Jetwing
The Cottage by Jetwing
Cocoon Resort & Villa
Brook Butique
Randholee
Queens Hotel
Rajarata Hotels
The Firs
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Saraii Village
Roman lake/Beach
Mahaweli Reach
Anilana
The Rainforest Ecolodge
Kithul Kanda Resort
Lavanga Resort& Spa
Mandira Bunglows
Arika Luxury Villa
The Sigiriya Village
Club Palm Bay
The Palms
Kalu Hideaway
Heritage Hotel
Rana 212
Hotel Suisse
Fisherman’s Bay
Seethawaka Regency
Thilanka Resort & Spa
Thilanka Hotel
Thampa Hotel
The Bush Hotel
Hotel Famous
Rest House Avissawella
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The promotion is open to all American Express® Credit Cards issued by Nations Trust Bank PLC (excluding Corporate Cards)
The promotion is valid for bookings made & stays confirmed during specified period (inclusive of both days).
One Cardmember is eligible for a maximum of 2 rooms per hotel per booking. However the number of nights can be differed on availability.
Savings will be applicable for Double or Triple rooms booked only on Half or Full board basis. However there will be exceptions on the below properties.
At CALAMENDER BAY – TRINCOMALEE the saving valid only on FB basis & 20% savings on two night stays at all “Taprospa” properties.
At Hotel Pledge3 offer valid only for platinum card members.
Rooms will be given on a first come first served basis, strictly subject to availability & confirmation.
The card member(s) is/are to settle the total bill via American Express Credit Card to be eligible for the savings.
Savings applicable on local room rates and valid for Sri Lankans and Expatriates only.
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Reservations to be made in advance by calling the specified numbers. An advance payment is to be made by the Card member using his/her Nations Trust Bank, American Express Credit Card at the time of the reservation. The savings is not applicable for pre confirmed bookings made prior to the respective launch dates.
Standard Child Policy, Cancellation policy & Peak Supplements of the Properties will continue to apply.
Limited number of rooms available.
The type of rooms available (Single/ Double/Triple) and the basis on which it is offered (BB /HB/FB) will be in accordance with the standard policy of the individual property.
The offers cannot be exchanged for cash and/or used in conjunction with any other promotional programs or offers provided by service establishments involved in this promotion.
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Nations Trust Bank PLC accepts no liability for the quality of goods and services provided by the service establishments involved in this promotion since the Bank is not the supplier of such goods and services.
The General Credit Card terms and conditions will continue to apply.
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Think Sri Lanka and some of the things that come to mind are Asian elephants and Ceylon tea. Delve deeper and you’ll discover a nation of rich heritage and wonders including lush greenery, monasteries, palaces, temples and theatres.
The country is among the beauties of the sub-continent that features a peaceful environment and a hard-working community.
Among ancient cities, a visit to Anuradhapura is a must as it holds the title as a sacred city by Buddhists around the world. Kandy is a scene to behold. With spiraling roads and refreshing environment, Kandy is especially beautiful around the Monsoon season when cool temperatures call to unwind with a warm cup of Ceylon tea.
For the adventurous, water sports such as rafting and gliding are slowly gaining popularity across its gleaming streams.
Wildlife is abundant in Sri Lanka, as it is known to be among the top five hotspots for biodiversity. Visitors to the Bundala National Park can spot monkeys, fruit bats and various species of water and migratory birds, as well as other fauna and flora — a photographers treat.
Safari to view nature’s best
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is a nursery and breeding ground for wild Asian elephants. It’s a great place to get up close and personal with the mammals. Visitors can also feed the animals from a high point. You can also embark on a safari to view nature’s best.
Tea gardens spanning across lush fields denote the country’s booming tea production. Fresh, aromatic and bursting with flavour, Sri Lanka’s tea leaves are fragrant and refreshing, not to mention it offers great value for quality. It is also proud of its traditional crafts that showcase its distinct culture. Sri Lanka is also an attractive destination for medical tourism with world-class internationally accredited healthcare about 70 per cent comparatively cheaper than Singapore and Thailand.
Spas and massages are a favourite among tourists offering mineral-enriched packs and herbal, therapeutic concoctions to melt stress away.
According to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), the country saw a 19.8 per cent rise in tourist arrivals in 2014 with 1,527,153 visitors compared to 1,274,593 in 2013.
In January 2012, the country introduced the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for short-term visa in order to ease the flow of arrivals.
Ideal holiday destination
A chunk of Sri Lanka’s GDP comes from tourism and in an attempt to further raise numbers; the Ministry of Economic Development launched a five-year Tourism Development Strategy where it aims to reach a target number of 2.5 million visitors by the year 2016. This includes improving the country’s infrastructure, agriculture and product market.
A report by the Department of Census and Statistics shows that Sri Lanka’s GDP expanded by 7.7 per cent in the third quarter of 2014, compared to the same period the year before. Agriculture and tea production takes precedence in exports aside from textiles and rubber.
Keeping up with the rest of the world, Sri Lanka has set Millennium Development Goals (MDG) as a priority in the national agenda in a bid to improve the overall structure of the nation and combat poverty by the end of year 2015.
Its lush cities combined with warm hospitality and scrumptious food makes it an ideal holiday destination, attracting thousands of tourists every year. The UAE is home to a number of Sri Lankan expats, who take up respectable positions and contribute to their home country’s economy via remittances. The nation is on its way to steady growth alongside notable tourism and investment opportunities.
Srilanka is a fast growing tourist destination in South Asian country which attracts more Sri Lanka Honeymoon Packages and Typical Sri Lanka cultured wedding Packages. In addition to that Sri Lanka cater to all needs of your tourism in nature, Beaches, Wild life safaris, cultural tours, Sri Lanka History tour, Honeymoon Tour, Education Tour and Shopping tours within this tiny island.
But for last 20 years Indian Tourist to Sri Lanka is keeping as higher number of foreign tourist arrivals, these days the Indian tourist arrivals denoted about 16% of total tourist arrivals of Sri Lanka tourism.
There are few reasons for Indian Tourist to visit Sri Lanka
Cost of Air Travel Cost (Flight to Sri Lanka)
Flights are quite affordable, A Delhi-Kochi return fare for weekend would cost INR 16,905 while a Colombo return would cost INR 22,576. Plus, of course a ‘foreign’ tag to boast about.
VISA Process
The Emigration and Travel Approval or ETA, equivalent to a visa, is online and comes in minutes. Immigration clearance in Colombo is a breeze with travellers getting a free SIM card.
Hotels
Booked online with no advance required – all payments on arrival. The rates for decent three to four star hotels range between INR 7,000 and 12,000 with breakfast and wifi free.
Liquor
Freely available and fairly cheap. Unlike Kerala you don’t have to hide beer in coffee mugs at bars
Getting around
The expressway to the city from the airport is a smooth drive. Cars can do up to 120 kmph on the southern expressway though many prefer the longer, more scenic route. Highway to Jaffna also good.
Food
Quite cheap with plentiful seafood, and so are taxis and public transport
Shopping
Not on the scale of Bangkok but Colombo does offer quite a few international brands at bargain prices. Also does great linen and handlooms
Sri Pada season 2014/2015 this year will commence on December 6, with the dawn of Unduwap full moon Poya day and last till the Wesak full moon Poya in May 2015.
A preliminary discussion on making arrangements for the pilgrim season and providing facilities to the pilgrims was held yesterday at the Nallathaniya Health Centre.
For the first time in Sri Lanka, MLM Associates will be designing and constructing an ice skating rink in conjunction with the cable car project which was set to be erected in Nuwara Eliya between Lake Gregory and Mahagastota. The entire project will be – completed at a total investment of US $25 million.
The cable car project was due to be completed in April this year but due to difficulties and a lack of support from the Forest Department in the clearing of lands for the construction of permanent structures, the project had to go through a complete redesign.
Due to the redesign of the project and plans to introduce the ice rink along with a gym and a hot water swimming pool, the company was able to bring down the return ticket price from Rs. 1000 to Rs. 700.
We are awaiting the clearance of land in single Tree Mountain to be approved within the next two months in order to be able to work on the permanent structures as the project will also include a luxury’ hotel. We are currently under discussions with the Land Reforms Commission (LRC) in this regard. With the cable cars, the installation and operation will hopefully be completed by April 2015.
The project is being segmented into three phases that would extend to nearly 7.5 km, with the first phase pulling out from Lake Gregory to Single Tree Mountain with an investment of USD nine million alone.
The cable cars would be dual powered; solar and wind and each cabin would have the capacity for 15 persons. Over 750,000 visitors travel to Nuwara Eliya each year and there is hope of attracting 70% of these travellers and holidaymakers for rides on the Cable car.
Large holiday crowds are in Nuwara Eliya enjoying the April holidays. The activities centre around Lake Gregory which has been developed by officials of the Urban Development Authority.
The weekend recorded one of the largest holiday crowds with all schools closed for the vacation.
This is a period where all leading hotels, guest houses and holiday homes enjoy an influx of visitors. Events are organised for the holiday crowds who come to Nuwara Eliya.
Meanwhile, the city is facing an acute shortage of drinking water due to the drought the country is experiencing. Water is distributed by bowsers to the hilly areas.
Srilankan Railway is one of the best to discover Srilanka, its one of the best and favorite mode of transport by tourist and local.
There are few approched to reserve your trains in advance,
1] Visiting Railway Stations – From 14 days before the Date of the Journey
Railway Station
Telephone Number
From 14 Days before the Date of the Journey, in Weekdays – Open Between
Colombo Fort – Reservation Office
011-2432908
06.00 to 12.00 and 12.30 to 14.00
Kandy
081-2222271
08.00 to 16.00
Badulla
055-2222271
08.00 to 16.00
Anuradhapura
025-2222271
08.00 to 16.00
Vavuniya
024-2222271
08.00 to 16.00
2] Calling Mobitel Call-Center – only for Colombo-Kandy Intercity Trains – From 28 Days before the Date of the Journey
Steps to Follow –
1. Dial 365 in your Mobitel Telephone
2. The Mobitel Call Centre Operator will answer
3. Give your requirement and reserve your seat
4. You will receive a Reference Number through SMS
5. Show ( or tell ) this Reference Number to the Station Master ( at Colombo Fort, Gampaha, Peradeniya or Kandy ) or to any of the Mobitel Billing Centres
6. Then, you will receive the Train Ticket ( M-Ticket)
7. Your Train Fare will be added to the Mobitel Bill.
This facility will be extended to other Intercity Trains.
but most of the time the reservation could be done in a 2 weeks, if it is a observation or a first class only needed to book before 28 days of journey.
and the reservation will be turf in Season Periods as follows,
January – New Year Period
April – Sinhala & Tamil New Year period
May – Vesak Fullmoon days
August – School Holidays
December – Christmas and School holiday periods
other than this, the reservation would be much easier and better too
The Bogambara Prison, which had been constructed by the British rulers in Kandy, should be preserved as an archaeological site, the Chairman of the Judicial Services Commission. Sisira Ratnayake said.
The chairman, who visited this prison, also took time to witness the uniquely constructed gallows that were situated inside the former prison and commented that by giving school children an opportunity to witness the scary nature of the gallows it could prevent them from getting involved in unlawful acts in the future.
The biggest event in the Sri Lankan holiday calendar is happening in Nuwara Eliya from the 01st to 30th April 2014. Over 700.000 holiday makers are expected to come to Nuwara Eliya during the month of April to watch the following events and activities:
Opening Ceremony
Musical Shows
Flower Show
Motor Cross
Horse Races
Motor Races (Bikes & Cars)
Standard Bicycle Races
4X4 Mud Challenge (Off Road – Mud Track)
Avurudu Ulela (New Year Festival
Mountain Bike Races
Football Tournament
Water Sports @ Lake Gregory
All Island Open Badminton Championship
Golf Tournament – Nuwara Eliya Golf Club
All of the above events are open for sponsorships Please contact the following Authorized Sponsorship Coordinators.
Ranjula – 0777 729839
Sandeetha – 0777 377626
Manuranga – 0777 648109
Or visit Mind Asia Solutions
30/36. Bird Park Corner, Madiwela, Kotte, Sri Lanka.
Or call 0112 799 498/ 0766 525 466 or see below image
Nuwara Elia Summer Season April 2014 – Special Celebration and Happening
Mahaweli Tours & Holidays provides comfortable taxi services in Kandy regional areas along with Airport Dorps and Pickups.
And Mahawwli Taxi Services are offers daily Taxi Hiring services to side seen Kandy within a day at an affordable price of Rs. 5,500.00 (Approximately USD 45.00) for whole day.
This is a very much comfortable and customer friendly services in Kandy.
For more information contact Mahaweli taxi on 0813 888 888 or visit www.mahaweli.lk see below image
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The Biggest sale ever is happening on July 27th & 28th Weekend at all major retail outlets, restaurants and Hotels in and around Kandy and at the Premium shopping mall Kandy City Centre (KCC).
So Plan a weekend holiday with loads of shopping thrown in add prepare to have the time of your life for Sampath Bank Credit Card only and enjoy 25% Off.
The offer valid on Outlets in Kandy Only
Hotel Earl Regency
Amaya Hills
Lassana Flora
Exclusive Lines
Triumph
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Raymond
Hameedia
Adidas
Pizza Hut
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25% Off in Kandy Town only for Sampath Credit Card on 27th & 28th July 2013
The Expo Lanka a leading conglomerate business entity in Sri Lanka offers its Super Luxury Rail Service in Sri Lanka.
The Services are Offer for the Main Routes of
Colombo to Kandy (07:00 to 09:30) & Kandy to Colombo (15:00 to 17.30)
Colombo to Badulla (08:15 to 17:53) & Badulla to Colombo (10:00 to 20.25)
Colombo to Vavuniya (16:20 to 21:10) & Vavuniya to Colombo (05:45 to 10.25)
Colombo to Trincomalee (21:00 to 05:10) & Trincomalee to Colombo (19:30 to 04.05)
Things to Consider before Booking Expo Rails
The Expo Rail Compartment is contains 40 sears with 10 rows in total, where you may not gets chance see outside if you’re not book window side seats and its depend on the seats you books.
Specially if your travels to Kandy or Badulla its always better to check with Expo when will Open Deck Compartment will run ( 1 Open Deck Compartment will running to Badulla out of total 8 Expo Rail Compartment), which makesure your not getting disappointment while your journey.
Specially if your nature lover its recommended to check with expo when will Open Deck is available and book accordingly or Book Window side seats.
The Below Window Sides do have much advantages compare to other seats,
4A & 4D – You could see outside without any Crossing of Windows
7A & 7D – You could see outside without any Crossing of Windows
1A & 1D – You could see outside, but Air-condition will be Too much,
10A & 10D – You could see outside but it is a last seats
2A & 2D – lesser the change to see outside, due to seats located in between windows
5A & 5D – lesser the change to see outside, due to seats located in between windows
8A &8D – lesser the change to see outside, due to seats located in between windows
Don’t Book Below seats if you Unable to find any of above Mention seats Number
3A & 3D – You can’t see anything in outside
6A & 6D – You can’t see anything in outside
9A & 9D – You can’t see anything in outside
Facilities in Expo Rail
Compare to any other mode of transport the Expo Rail provide the luxury journey to your desire location of Colombo, Kandy, Badulla, Vavuniya and Trincomalee.
The Expo Rail compartment is made in India and brought it in Sri Lanka for luxury travels of train services in srilanka with Private Public Entity with Expo & Railway Department of Sri Lanka.
The Expo rail is full air-conditioning and maintains the temperature as 21 Celsius to keep you cool. And leather and Fabric Seating and Lighting Brings you the Aero Plane imagination with very well trained cabin crews.
The Expo Rail itself with Modern Toilet facilities with well cleaned. And Expo Rail do have electric Plug points near to every seats to charge your Laptop, Tablet or Mobile in your journey (as long your travels).
For your entertainment expo arrange the TV Shows in entire your journey with English Movies and short programmes of Mind your Languages etc and a Few Wi-Fi facility…
Food and Services
The Expo Rail provides its breakfast, lunch and Dinner according to your journey period. And Breakfast is mostly from the Paan Paan in Colombo and Lunch and Dinner according to the travels. And the Tea or Coffee provides according in morning and evening and depends on your travels.
The Other than Breakfast Lunch and Dinner is not up to the quality as expects. Most of the time foreigners don’t wish to try it (Appreciate if they could improve quality).
The Expo Rail Ride
The While its Luxury compartment, due to the rail track, which you may enjoy the bumpy Journey, which makes your uncomfortable to eat or drink what, served in board.
Cost & Benefits of Expo Rail
Route
One Way
Return
Colombo to Kandy
Rs. 1,450.00
Rs. 2,900.00
Colombo to Badulla
Rs. 1,975.00
Rs. 3,950.00
Colombo to Vavuniya
Rs. 1,700.00
Rs. 3,400.00
Colombo to Trincomalee
Rs. 1,900.00
Rs. 3,900.00
Recommendation
While the cost of travel is triple the amount of First Class of railway Couches, it is recommended who needs air-conditioning Environment with clean seats attached to Plug Points to carried out your day today activities with Free Wi-Fi.
The Clean Toilets and Well served Cabin Crews would be another main reason for the safe journey to your desire location.
In Over all be mindful to book your seat with window side as stated above and avoid disappointment on your journey.
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Here is another event in Kandy to enrich your knowledge visit and experience the world of books at Kandy Book fair 2013 from 4th to 7th July 2013 at Kandy City Centre from 9.00 Am to 7.00 Pm.
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Kandy Book Fair 2013 at Kandy City Centre – 4th to 7th June 2013
The Elephant Corridor Sri Lanka announces the special offer of a luxury hideaway leads you down on a journey to a unique experience exclusive offer of Rs. 26,900.00, the offer valid till 30th June 2013.
Enjoy the special adventures motocross for Rs. 25,000.00 per Day.
For more information call The Elephant Corridor on +94 718 41 252 or see below image
Special offer for Elephant Corridor in Sigiriya at 30th June 2013
Nuwara Elia Srilanka is getting ready for the April festive season of annual flower winning. the gardens, hotels, rest houses are starts and getting ready for the event with preparations with exotic of expensive flower plants for this annual competition.
The April season would attracts many of Local and international tourist to Nuwara Elia and spend their holidays at their favorite hotels or rest houses.