Tag: Srilanka Tourism related News

  • 350 metres Lotus Tower on progress to be the tallest in Lanka

    The Lotus Tower that Is being constructed down D.R. Wijewardene Mawatha has reached a height of 50 metres now. The telecommunication regulatory official stated that feasibility studies for the second, phase of the project are ongoing with the finalisations to structural drawings. It will take another one or two months for the feasibility studies to…

  • Safari Village Hotel at Uda Walawa and Wasgomuea – 20% till 19th May 2014

    The Kinjou offer the Safari Village Hotel services at Uda Walawa and Wasgomuea, the services are available at a 20% of upto 19th May 2014.   Safari Village Hotel at Uda Walawa 18 rooms with hot and cold water showers 1st Hotel Opened In Udawalawa 40 Foot Now Swimming Pool 15 Min Drive To National…

  • Little England Nuwara Elia attracts large crowd

    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…

  • New 450 Places Identified in Central Province for Tourism Development

    The Central Provincial Tourism Ministry has identified 450 places in Kandy, Matale and Nuwara Eliya to be included in a Central Province tourism development program. Out of this, 210 places are historic sites, 80 places are suitable for Eco- Tourism promotion and 70 places have been selected by the ministry for their beauty while 90…

  • How to Reserve(book) Srilankan Train Service

    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…

  • Reservation of Seats in Intercity and other Express Trains in Srilanka – Updated April 2014

    Srilankan Railway is one of the best to discover Srilanka, its one of the best and favorite mode of transport by tourist and local. Many likes train service in Srilanka due to low cost and faster service.   The below are few common rail services in srilanka Train Type Train Numbers Journey Available Classes of…

  • Wi-Fi to all redevelopment under UDA

    Free Wi-Fi facilities will be available in all areas and buildings constructed and redeveloped by the Urban Development Authority (UDA). The UDA said that it had partnered with Sri Lanka Telecom to upgrade and provide state-of-the-art telecommunication facilities to all its redevelopment projects in the country. LED screens providing information to the public and for…

  • Gaffoor Building in Colombo to become City Hotel by 2015

    One of the ancient and famous landmarks in Main Street Colombo, the Gaffoor Building, is to be renovated and reopened as a City Hotel with an investment of over Rs 200 million and will be managed by the Urban Development Authority (UDA) by the end of next year which would consist of around 70 rooms.…

  • Horse Racing Festival; Nuwara Elia 2014 – 6th, 15th and 19th April 2014 Race event at Nuwara Elia

    This April, Nuwara Eliya will pulsate with energy as thoroughbreds compete for prestige. The premier event of the season, feel the adrenaline rush and raw anticipation as it spills from the tracks on to the r0arin6 crowd.  An all-round annual celebration showcasing the best of fashion. Cuisine and entertainment with plenty of prizes and surprises.…

  • More Bus, Train Services for New Year

    The State run Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), the National Transportation Commission (NTC), which oversees the operations of private bus services and the Department of Railways had made special arrangements to deploy more services in view of the New Year. The Chief Operators Superintendent of the SLTB, said about 5,000 buses would be in service…