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For more visit KNOWSRILANKA.com or download the KNOW SRI LANKA App free for Android and iOS. Consider us your personal tour guide, the eyes and ears, as to what is hot and happening on this tropical island we call home. Places to explore, adventures to seek, treasures to unearth, sights to see, events to enjoy, festivals and gastronomical feasts to revel and indulge in. An exquisite and rare gem i

mmersed amidst the jewel toned waters of the Indian Ocean; Sri Lanka offers a unique, enchanting and enthralling island experience. Join us on a path of exciting discovery as we keep you posted on everything you need to know and do, as you plan your itinerary. We welcome you with a warm Sri Lankan smile and the enveloping embrace of renowned island hospitality. A multifaceted climate; hot tropical sun drenched beaches to cool crisp misty mountain ranges. Rains that lightly fall replenishing the earth, to heavy downpours that leave you drenched. This is island life, unpredictable in its magnificence and moods. Yet we assure you, when you leave these shores it will be with an enviable sun kissed skin. An island steeped in ancient history, resplendent with kings, queens and colonial emperors who have influenced and enriched the canvas of modern, present day island life. A masterful blend of multi-cultural customs, traditions, beliefs, style, cuisine and colour. Live the island life. Meander mountain trails, search for serenity in secluded temples and sit atop the dizzying heights of man-made wonders. Journey through breathtaking landscapes where rugged mountains reach for the sky while their rainforest-clad slopes sweep down to endless plains, teeming with intriguing flora and fauna and wind swept highlands roll down to warm, sandy beaches. Surf and adventure with whales and dolphins and witness majestic elephants, peacocks and leopards in the wild. Sip a perfect blend, inhale invigorating aromas of spices and herbs and try your hand at traditional crafts. Get up close and personal with an island in all its pristine beauty, a rare and radiant jewel waiting to be discovered. It’s time for an island adventure!

Celebrate tropical, coastal weekendsLearn more at KNOWSRILANKA.COM or by downloading the KNOW SRI LANKA AppPhoto:       ...
29/08/2020

Celebrate tropical, coastal weekends
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Nilaveli, literally translated from Tamil as the ‘open land of moon shine’, is home to one of the most iconic and flawle...
21/08/2020

Nilaveli, literally translated from Tamil as the ‘open land of moon shine’, is home to one of the most iconic and flawless stretch of beach strips in Sri Lanka. Nilaveli beach has been widely regarded as the best beach destination on the East coast and, arguably, the entire country due to great accommodation options and endless opportunities to partake in water sports activities like swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving and even fishing. The close proximity of Pigeon Island National Park just adds into the list of reasons for being the best beach destination
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Around 2 ½ hours down the E1 will lead you to a little resort town, known as Koggala. Although small in size the fishing...
15/08/2020

Around 2 ½ hours down the E1 will lead you to a little resort town, known as Koggala. Although small in size the fishing hamlet is a trove of unhindered nature, with its fine beach strip to the west and a serene lagoon thriving with rich biodiversity in the east. Couple that with a unique fishing tradition that has been passed from generation to generation, and you have got a unique beach getaway
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Haputale, considered to be one of Asia’s most overlooked destinations, is a small slice of heaven on earth in the Pearl ...
10/08/2020

Haputale, considered to be one of Asia’s most overlooked destinations, is a small slice of heaven on earth in the Pearl of the Indian Ocean. Located 5 - 7 hours away from Colombo, Haputale is a picturesque town in Badulla perched on the southern edge of the hill country that serves to be a major bio diversity zone in Sri Lanka due to its close proximity to the Horton Plains National Park and the Thangamale Bird Sanctuary. Moreover, the town also proves to be a perfect nature retreat for the one looking to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life due to the scenic views of the mountains draped in lush green tea plantations that produce some of the best tea leaves in the world
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Wishing you a weekend full of breathtaking views and legendary talesLearn more at KNOWSRILANKA.COM or by downloading the...
07/08/2020

Wishing you a weekend full of breathtaking views and legendary tales
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Venturing into the deep as a means of a livelihood!Learn more at KNOWSRILANKA.COM or by downloading the KNOW SRI LANKA A...
08/07/2020

Venturing into the deep as a means of a livelihood!
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Swinging into the weekend be likeLearn more at KNOWSRILANKA.COM or by downloading the KNOW SRI LANKA AppPhoto:          ...
02/07/2020

Swinging into the weekend be like
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A UNESCO World Heritage Site and sometimes known as the 8th wonder of the world, the Sigiriya Rock Fortress is a timeles...
30/06/2020

A UNESCO World Heritage Site and sometimes known as the 8th wonder of the world, the Sigiriya Rock Fortress is a timeless example of just one of the many remnants of the great kingdoms that existed within Sri Lanka. Boasting a unique architecture, one of the oldest landscaped gardens in the world, frescoes that depict a society long gone and also a mirror wall that chronicles the stories of many travellers that made the climb to the fabled rock. Sigiriya is, arguably, considered the most visited place in Sri Lanka due to its historical and cultural significance
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Hope you’re having a great mid-week wherever you are! We sure are down here in Bentota! Learn more at KNOWSRILANKA.COM o...
24/06/2020

Hope you’re having a great mid-week wherever you are! We sure are down here in Bentota!
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If you thought that Colombo is all about that hustle and bustle, well think again. Mount Lavinia around half an hour awa...
18/06/2020

If you thought that Colombo is all about that hustle and bustle, well think again. Mount Lavinia around half an hour away from the commercial capital of Colombo, is an interesting and intriguing suburb filled with sun kissed beaches lined with an array of bars and pubs bringing the nightlife in the suburbs of Colombo to an elevated level. Moreover, monuments, such as the Mount Lavinia Hotel (Formerly the Governor’s residence) shows the historical significance of the place, especially during the British colonial period, adding to the flare of hip and happening Mount Lavinia
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Possessing a history that goes all the way back to the 3rd Century BC and believed to be the birthplace of Buddhism in S...
15/06/2020

Possessing a history that goes all the way back to the 3rd Century BC and believed to be the birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, this mountain peak near Anuradhapura, simply known as ‘Mihintale’, is one of the foremost pilgrimage sites in the country. Boasting a number of well-preserved ruins, such as stupas, caves and shrines, Mihintale serves to be an idyllic setting for the history buff to delve into the country’s unique culture and religious origins
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It's great to see those wonderful smiles and lovely faces again (even though limited). We're not out of the woods yet, b...
19/05/2020

It's great to see those wonderful smiles and lovely faces again (even though limited). We're not out of the woods yet, but together, we can get there!

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