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A City located in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka ‘ Hambantota ‘ – By Malsha – eLanka Hambantota is a district located in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. It is also the name of the main city within the district. Hambantota is known for its natural beauty, including stunning coastal areas and wildlife reserves. There are several significant temples in the Hambantota district. One notable temple in the region is the Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara, also known as Tissamaharamaya Temple. It is an ancient Buddhist temple believed to have been built in the 2nd century BCE and is considered one of the important religious sites in Sri Lanka. Another well-known temple in Hambantota is the Wewurukannala Vihara, also referred to as Wewrukannala Temple. This temple is famous for its enormous seated Buddha statue, which stands at 160 feet (48 meters) tall and is one of the tallest Buddha ...

May 29, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Malsha Madhuhansi Tagged Bundala National Park, hambanthota lunu lewaya, Hambantota, Kirinda Beach, Magampura Mahinda Rajapaksa Port, Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mirijjawila Botanical Garden, tallest Buddha statues in Sri Lanka, Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara, Wewurukannala Vihara, Yala National Park

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 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Malsha Madhuhansi Tagged Ella, Galle, hiking, Kandy, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Sri Lanka, Visit Sri Lanka, WILDLIFE, Yala National Park

Mein Schiff 5 arrived in Colombo A Few Days Ago- By Sri Lanka Tourism Source : Sri Lanka Tourism Linkedin Mein Schiff 5 arrived in Colombo on the 29th of November and docked in Hambantota on the 30th. The large number of tourists on board visited Yala National Park, becoming the largest crowd of tourists to visit this wildlife sanctuary in the past 2 1/2 years ...

Dec 13, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Colombo, Hambantota, Mein Schiff 5, tourists, Yala National Park

Gala Dinner in Sydney Gathers ‘Gold Dust’ for Children in Sri Lanka-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Kumudini Hettiarachchi in Sunday Times, 28 August 2022, where the title is “Together they made it happen in Australia for the love of Sri Lanka” Under the gavel went exotic and unique items such as works of art, a piece from Limited Edition cricket memorabilia, a Best of Sri Lanka holiday package and a bat signed by a cricket great……..and in the audience were celebrities, all linked by their love for Sri Lanka’s children. Legendary Australian fast bowler, Glenn McGrath, auctioning the bat Four hundred Australians gathered on Tuesday night (August 23) at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth for the ‘Love for Sri Lanka’ gala fundraising dinner to show they care. The funds poured in – AUD 300,000 (amounting to over Rs. 75 million). ...

Aug 31, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Dilmah Ceylon Tea fame, Harry Solomons, KUMAR SANGAKKARA, Kumudini Hettiarachchi, Mahela Jayawardene, Shemara Wikramanayake, Yala National Park

Sri Lanka gates are open for tourists and other passengers By Dr Harold Gunatillake Travel Restrictions Inbound international passenger flights are operational with protocols, such as wearing facemasks. Sri Lanka authorities allow entry for foreigners, though officials may suspend entry for individuals with travel history in the past 14 days to locations with increased COVID-19 activity. People who can enter Sri Lanka must provide a negative result from a PCR test taken within 72 hours before departure and a completed health declaration form, regardless of vaccination status. Fully vaccinated passengers are exempt from any on-arrival test or quarantine Sri Lanka the Resplendent Island, also known as the Pearl of the Travel Indian Ocean, or India’s tear drop, is open again to Tourists and expats living abroad. You only need to provide a negative result from a PCR test taken within 72 hours before departure from your home and a completed ...

Dec 3, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged Indian Ocean, PCR test, Sri Lanka, Yala National Park

Sri Lanka Wildlife Sri Lanka’s Wildlife has Leopards, Elephants and Crocodiles (Safari) The wounded massive tusker treated by wildlife officers ! Kumana Leopard Attack | Sri Lankan Leopards Sobadhara – Sri Lanka Wildlife Documentary | 2020-05-29 | Yala (යාල) Sri Lanka Blue Magpie | Wildlife Documentary Wild Asia Episode 420 (04-Jun-2021) Yala National Park – Pride of Sri Lanka ...

Nov 18, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Kumana Leopard Attack, Yala National Park

Tourism: Need for ‘colourful stories’ to promote wildlife-by Srilal Miththapala Source:Island Stakeholders in marketing Sri Lanka tourism should be creating colourful stories of the wildlife experiences in Sri Lanka instead of presenting basic facts and figures. We need to create and tell wildlife stories with a humane touch. When a potential tourist calls a hotel or a travel agency to inquire about the wildlife attractions in Sri Lanka, most often the sales staff just give an itinerary and mention the animals that could be observed instead of portraying wildlife in an attractive manner. This would require private sector tourism professionals to have high levels of wildlife experience and enthusiasm, and the message has to go down to the employees who communicate with tourists. Meanwhile, most hotels now have naturalists on their payroll, and such hotels should encourage them to engage in creating stories for tourists to enjoy the wildlife in ...

Nov 13, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Jet Wing Vil Uyana Hotel, Seenuggala Bungalow, Wilpattu National Park, Yala National Park

ALL THE LATEST DEETS AND UPDATES YOU NEED TO SELL SRI LANKA WITH OVERSEAS TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS SLOWLY EASING, IT’S TIME TO GET UP TO DATE ON THE LATEST UPDATES AND RESTRICTIONS FROM POPULAR DESTINATIONS AROUND THE GLOBE. Sri Lanka’s famous nine arch bridge (image source: iStock/lncreativemedia)Source:Travelweekly Before the global pandemic, Sri Lanka was rapidly gaining popularity among Aussie travellers. In 2018, the island recorded its highest-ever number of arrivals, with over 2.3 million tourists choosing to holiday in Sri Lanka. The same year, the sector earned around $4.3 billion, 11 per cent more than the previous year. Even before the island introduced relaxed, bubble-free entry requirements for fully-vaccinated travellers at the start of October, tourists numbers began taking off again at speed. We had a chat with Sri Lanka’s Tourism Promotion Bureau to get the latest details you need to sell this dreamy destination. Travel Weekly: What restrictions are in place ...

Nov 3, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged nine arch bridg, Yala National Park

Save our Elephants By Admiral Ravindra C Wijegunaratne Source:Island The killing and dismembering of the tusker in Block 3 of Yala National Park recently brought tears to the eyes of elephant lovers. This poor animal stayed within the boundaries, marked by us to say “you are safe here”, and was still killed with a single shot to the head by inhuman poachers operating within the National Park. Further his small tusks were removed using a chainsaw. The tail was also removed because its hair is in high demand. Why is this happening? Why can we not catch these culprits? We should do our best to stop these inhuman activities. Sri Lanka Army’s elite units can help the Wildlife Department in this effort. As a local saying goes, you never get fed with watching ‘Bali and Ali’. ‘Bali’ is a traditional dance form and ‘Ali’ are elephants. An elephant herd ...

Sep 4, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Save our Elephants, Sri Lanka Army, Wildlife Department, Yala National Park

Sri Lanka looks to export ‘road salt’ used for de-icing roads in developed countries during winter-By Hiran H.Senewiratne Road salt being sprinkled to manage snow and ice in Minnesota USA. (Internet photo) Source:Island Lanka Salt Ltd. says this could net over US$ 200mn annual income to Sri Lanka Also says major stakeholder EPF objected to key cost-efficiency proposals Lanka Salt Limited in Hambantota has received several inquiries from European countries for Road salt which is commonly used in many countries including Canada, Europe, Japan, China and even South America to melt snow during the winter season. “The unpurified rock salt or ‘road salt’ is an affordable and commonly used chemical to de-ice roads in developed countries in the winter. Having identified this opportunity, I spoke to several European Municipal Councils through Lankan embassies and other contacts to explore the market for it which will have a huge business potential for ...

Jul 1, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Nishantha Sandabarana, Yala National Park