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Israeli tourism groups have commended the gastronomic offerings of Sri Lanka. – By Dr harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com The people who give you their food give you their heart. – Cesar Chavez A majestic island boasting eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, herds of roaming elephants, pristine tea plantations and idyllic sun-kissed beaches, Sri Lanka or As it was once known, Ceylon has so much to offer the discerning traveler. It is the perfect destination to take in the rich historical sites, go on game drives and combine with some relaxation on the glorious beaches. This is an extract from OASIS the Travel. Experiences. Sri Lanka welcomed over 120,000 tourists for the first 27 days of July, surpassing the 100,000-arrival milestone for the sixth time in the first seven months of the year. SLTDA data showed that from 1 to 27 July, One hundred twenty-three thousand five hundred-eight international visitors entered ...

Aug 22, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged Ceylon, Dr. Harold Gunatillake, elephants, historical sites, pristine tea plantations, Sri Lanka, World Heritage sites

An a island country located in the Indian Ocean ” Sri lanka” – By Malsha – eLanka Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country located in the Indian Ocean, off the southern coast of India. The country has a rich cultural heritage and a history that spans over 3,000 years. The capital and largest city of Sri Lanka is Colombo, which is located on the west coast of the island. The country has a population of approximately 21 million people, with Sinhalese being the largest ethnic group, followed by Tamil and Muslim communities. Sri Lanka is known for its beautiful beaches, lush tropical forests, and ancient Buddhist temples. It has eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the ancient city of Anuradhapura and the Sigiriya rock fortress. The economy of Sri Lanka is primarily based on agriculture, with tea, rubber, and coconut being some ...

Mar 31, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Malsha Madhuhansi Tagged ancient cities, Anuradhapura Kingdom, Ayurveda, BEACHES, Buddhism, Buddhist Culture, Cardamom, Christianity, Cinnamon, Dolphins, elephants, Hinduism, Islam, leopards, lush tropical rainforests, natural environment, Polonnaruwa Kingdom, sea turtles, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Sinhala and Tamil New Year, Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Sri Lankan culture, Sri Lankan Muslims, Tea culture, The Esala Perahera, Traditional music, UNESCO, whales, WILDLIFE, World Heritage sites