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King Ravana’s Connection with Ella – By Dr harold Gunatillake Sri Lanka is reaching its target tourist mark for 2023; it is hoped travellers will turn their sights in 2024 to visit the splendid island called Sri Lanka. So, let’s check this connection with Ella, now famous as a nest for foreign tourists and spoken about worldwide. Nestled in a verdant valley, surrounded by stunning vistas, the tranquil town of Ella is like a slice of paradise. Ella has gained worldwide fame and is now a popular destination in Sri Lanka, surpassing Hikkaduwe, once the most visited tourist site. But what makes this little village such a hot spot for tourists? Ella is renowned for its hilly terrain in Sri Lanka, surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations. Due to its higher elevation, the town has a cooler climate than the surrounding lowlands. The days can be ...
Dec 6, 2023
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SRI LANKA – DJI Mini 3 Pro | Cinematic Video – by Patrick Say SRI LANKA – An extraordinary place. We spent 15 days on a road trip across this awe-inspiring country exploring the lush emerald tea plantations, pristine beaches and stunning mountains and plains. Our trip took us to the northern city of Jaffna, via the mesmerizing Anuradhapura. We explored the beautiful landscapes of Kandalama and climbed the epic Sigiriya rock. We drove south to the beautiful Nuwara Eliya and stayed at the breathtaking 98 acres resort in Ella. We experienced a safari in Yala and had some well earned R&R at the beach town of Mirissa followed by exploration of the charming historical town of Galle. It turned out to be the trip of a lifetime and I hope this video does this stunning country justice. by Patrick Say ...
Nov 30, 2023
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Tourists’ Optimism in Sri Lanka – By Dr harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com Sri Lanka, in this brief video, emphasises the excellent future for the tourists visiting this island, making this island the most sorted country for visitors to be the number one spot on the planet. Tourists arrived in Sri Lanka in October from the 1st till the 22nd at 42,026 last year. This year, for October from the 1-22nd, the number is 77,763. Total arrivals this year so far is 1,094,019 compared to the previous year’s figures- 719,978. In 2019, before the COVID-19 endemic, it was reported that 1.9 million visitors arrived in Sri Lanka. It is a 21 per cent decrease from 2018, following the Easter Terror Attacks of April 2019. It’s recorded that the industry earned around $3.5 billion in 2019. These statistics are extracted from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority. Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals ...
Nov 12, 2023
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Enchanting Ella – Sri Lanka – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com Transcript: It is a unique mountainous site, like no other holiday resort. Sri Lanka has become a popular tourist destination due to its many sites and attractions. Historical landmarks and some of the world’s best beaches are available on this Indian Ocean Island. Ella, a once-sleepy town surrounded by verdant mountains, is now a sensation and an excellent place for hikers of all ages. Ella offers a variety of activities, such as hiking, exploring the countryside, visiting waterfalls and temples, and enjoying stunning scenery. Hotels, bars, and restaurants are available for tourists, and you can still find a hotel of your choice on side streets. Ella Rock is one of the most beautiful viewpoints in Sri Lanka. It offers a breathtaking view of Hill Country, and you can hike to the peak for a great experience. Ravana Pool ...
Oct 9, 2023
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Life is Easy and Breezy in Ella, Sri Lanka – By Dr harold Gunatillake Transcript: Ella is an excellent destination for both backpackers and luxury travellers. It offers many accommodations and a diverse food scene with restaurants lining the main road. It’s no surprise that this is a top spot for tourists. When it comes to exploring and sightseeing in Sri Lanka, it offers us plenty of options. There are many beautiful places, all unique in their excellent capacities -Ella is one of those breathtaking landscapes in the hilly country of Sri Lanka, the most popular hotspot where backpackers and luxury travellers spend months; the reason has yet to be discovered. During the covid times, many of these tourists got stuck in Ella, and locals looked after them at no cost. There is some love between the local people and tourists who visit here to stay for months. Besides the ...
Aug 17, 2023
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Udawadiya Village – steeped in legend and history – By Arundathie Abeysinghe Source : facebook Steeped in history and legend and located in the salubrious climes of *Ella in *Badulla District, spectacular hamlet, Udawadiya is the location of well-known battles against the Portuguese during the Colonial Era. Blessed with natural resources including clean fresh water from Menik Ganga (Ganga meaning river in Sinhala), currently, there are 142 families inhabiting this isolated village. Although, considered as a remote village, the hamlet is breathtaking surrounded by spectacular mist engulfed mountains, gushing cascades, endemic fauna and flora, cool climates and terraced paddy fields… The main occupation of the villagers is farming. The terraced paddy fields surrounded by breathtaking mountains is a sight to behold. Residents of the hamlet utilize ox-drawn carts (known as thawalama in Sinhala) as their sole mode of transport as there are no roads that could facilitate vehicular traffic. Hence, to ...
Apr 13, 2023
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Tourism in Sri Lanka – By Malsha – eLanka Sri Lanka is a popular tourist destination known for its natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and warm hospitality. The country has a diverse range of attractions, including pristine beaches, ancient ruins, national parks, and religious sites. Some of the most popular tourist destinations in Sri Lanka include: Sigiriya Rock Fortress: This ancient fortress is one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Kandy: The cultural capital of Sri Lanka, Kandy is known for its vibrant festivals, including the Esala Perahera, and the sacred Temple of the Tooth. Galle: A coastal city with a rich colonial history, Galle is home to a well-preserved fort and charming Dutch-era architecture. Yala National Park: One of Sri Lanka’s premier wildlife destinations, Yala is home to leopards, elephants, and a variety of other species. Ella: A scenic hill town surrounded by ...
Mar 24, 2023
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10 Best Places to Visit in Sri Lanka – By Malsha – eLanka Sri Lanka is a small island . Its in the Indian Ocean. Sri Lanka formerly known as Ceylon. Sri Lanka have Lot of beautiful places to visit . These Are the some of them. visit in Sri Lanka and Spend Your vacation meaningfully. 10 .Hikkaduwa .Hikkaduwa is a town on the south coast of Sri Lanka .Hikkaduwa is Famous for its long sandy beach. 9 . Ella Ella is a town in the Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka . Ella is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations. Ella is one of most beautiful areas in sri lanka Attraction places in Ella Dhowa temple Bambaragala Peak Little Adam’s Peak Ravana Ella Falls Nine Arches Bridge Demodara Diyaluma Falls Yahalamadiththa temple Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery Ravana cave Nildiya pokuna 8 . Anuradhapura Anuradhapura is ...
Dec 11, 2022
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Mysterious Halaba Bridge in Badulla By Arundathie Abeysinghe This spectacular mysterious steel bridge is located across Uma Oya at Halaba, a small village located near Uma Oya (Oya meaning stream in Sinhala) in *Badulla in close proximity to breathtaking hamlet*Ella. It is 113 meters (372 feet) long. The bridge is built at the widest points of Uma Oya, approximately 91 meters (300 feet) wide and 7-12 meters (25-40 feet) deep. The two ends of the Bridge are approximately three meters wide (10 feet) and the mid portion is approximately two meters (8 feet) wide. The Bridge is considered as a mysterious bridge as there are no roads (there had never been any roads even in the past) except a footpath on either side of the bridge. This bridge had been installed by British during the British Colonial Era, but the reason for installing this bridge is not known. According ...
Sep 2, 2021
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