Food
A basket of exotic fruit Another gift of nature: the incredible variety of fruits and vegetables in Sri Lanka. Pineapple is sweet…
Travel Information
Culture and traditions
For all Sinhalese, astrology plays a fundamental role in every stage of life. Not taken any important decision without consulting an astrologer,…
About Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka or Ceylon? The country has changed names several times during its long history: Taprobane at the time of the Greeks,…
Getting Around
When you’re travelling around the island, keep some identity papers with you at all times. It’s a good idea to keep photo…
Art & Craft
Sri Lanka’s legacy of craftsmanship dates back to the ancient kingdoms, when grand palaces, elaborate pleasure gardens and lavish temples and stupas…
Sri Lanka History
HIstory The Sinhalese are believed to be people of Indo-Aryna origin, first coming to the island of Sri Lanka about 500 BC,…
Climate and Geography
Climate: Tropical monsoon; northeast monsoon (December to March); southwest monsoon (June to October) Natural hazards : Occasional cyclones and tornadoes Set like…
fauna – Fish
More than 50 species of fish are found in rivers, reservoirs and marshes. The 14 endemic species are found in the rivers…
Fauna – Reptiles
75 endemic species of reptiles have been identified and are abundant throughout the island including many large ones. Crocodiles Two species of…
Fauna – Birds
Sri lanka is truly a paradise for birds, especially around the bird sanctuaries and wetland reserves in the south east of the…