Visit Sri Lanka

01/04/2018

Ella-Sri Lanka
More details and plan your visit @ www.srilankatourism.travel
[email protected]

Ella is a small town located in the Badulla district of the Uva province you should pay attention to as a destination worth visiting in Sri Lanka. Ideal to be visited by nature lovers who value sites with scenic natural beauty or for anyone who needs a dose of refreshing to cleanse ones mind, Ela is admired largely both by locals and foreigners. Being a little town often described as “ lonely planet”,it is a congested town situated approximately 200 Km to the east of Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka, and at an elevation of 1,041 meters 93,415 feet) above sea level. Rich and dense in bio-diversity, flora and fauna, waterfalls and surrounded by hills which are ever covered by cloud forests and tea plantations, Ella is one of the most beautiful places in Sri Lanka you must visitduring your stay in our country. Located on the Colombo-Badulla railway line and the A16 highway which is part of the Colombo-Badullaroad,Ela is one of the cooler places in Sri Lanka especially due to its elevation.TheEla gap is the perfect view point among those that capture the southern plains of Sri Lanka. Ella is an exquisitely beautiful place surrounded by tea estates. It’ s the best place to relax and many a number of foreigners have fallen in love with this site, its nature and have remained in it more than planned. The Kandy-Ella train ride is predominantly the most beautiful train ride in Sri Lanka. Summing up the things you can do in Ella is pointless unless you understand why going there should be a necessity during your stay in Sri Lanka. It’ s the greenery, the nature, the breath taking scenarios that make Ella so popular among tourists in Sri Lanka. Amidst all that there are more activities you can indulge in while you’ re at it. Climbing up little Adam’ s peak is something you can do. This particular peak is far easier to climb compared to the actual Adam’ s Peak and yetthe view is as spectacular and as incredible as anything you could expect. The climb takes around an hours’time and afterwards you can chill out on top of the mountain and enjoy the view. If you find this climb too easy and if you love a challenge we recommend the Ella Rock to you. It’ s a similar climb with an extension of an hour this time since it takes 2 hours to reach the peak from the bottom, which provides you a scenario that will be worth the entire struggle put to get there. Please do contact us to book your travel guide in Sri Lanka who can accompany you and give you the accurate directions to reach sites like the Ella Rock and Bambaragala Peak. One of the worldliest famous bridges in terms of pictures circulating the internet resides unknown and unrecognized in Ella. The Nine Arch Bridge in Ella is a beautiful bridge to be on top of which comes hand in hand with a picturesque scenario before you. You could even take a stroll along the rails or through the tunnel if you want to. Right back in 1890, Mr. Lipton quite literally established the roots of Sri Lanka’ s biggest agriculture-based export product; Tea by implanting the very first seeds of it in Haputale. You cangotoseethisplacequiteleisurely.PlanyourtriptoEla with us and we shall provide you with the most suitable modes of transportation to reach places like this if you wish to explore the endless fields of tea at Liptons Seat. Ceylon tea is very famous around the world and you might as well go through its origins where many a number of women get on with their job of plucking tea leaves for the larger industry to which they are sent to. The thousand of tea bushes that have been methodically planted is truly a sight worth seeing. The Dhowa temple, a 2000 year old rock temple should also be added to your list of sites to see inEla, especially if you have a significant taste for places files with historical and architectural value.ThistemplewhichislocatedintheBadula –Bandarawela road, comprises of a 12 m (39ft) unfinished statue of lord Buddha. Ela is also known forits scandalously gorgeous waterfalls. They are indeed a wonder in anyone’ s eyes, especially the Ravana waterfall which you can go visit and take a fresh shower. 25 m in height, it’ sasitewhichatracts both foreign and local travelers in Sri Lanka. Further,therearesmallthingsyoucangetintolikejoiningacookingclassattheEla Spice Garden and learn all about the culinary indulgences unique to this island. Ela is also packed with really good restaurants you can go to if you know the right places to head like the Café Chill, Jade Garden, Matey Hut, AK Ristoro etc. AsmentionedaboveandalloverSriLanka,thetrainridetoEla from Kandy is the most strikingly beautiful train ride you will ever experience. The train is probably the most convenient and comfortable ways to travel especially if you’ re travelling within the country. So a train ride which has been rumoured to be one of the most beautiful ones in the world is certainly worthy of trying out if you’ re travelling in Sri Lanka. Train travel in Sri Lanka is quite affordable as well. Check out our article on this website addressing the railway system of Sri Lanka in which we have explained all the things one needs to know aboutit. The Kandy-Ella train ride is approximately a 7 hour journey. Its not wrong to say that this ride aloneisatouristatraction itself. The scenic revelation you’ re exposed to is absolutely breathtaking. The train starts from Colombo Fort Railway station and within 3-4 hours you can get to the Kandy/Peradeniya railway station. The most scenic part is from Hatton to Haputale. We recommend travelers who go to Adam’sPeak in Maskeliya or White Water Rafting in Kitulgala to join the train ride from the Hatton station. The train passes lush greenery due to the tea estates, green hills, many tunnels, bridges, farming fields, villages and dense forests. It is the most ideal journey for nature lovers and photography enthusiasts no doubt. The journey takes approximately7hoursfromKandy–Ela and whilst that may sound long, it is 100% worth it. If you want to break up the trip half way , consider a stop in the beautiful town of Nuwara Eliyaalsoknownas“Litle England”. (Nanu-Oya is the station you get out at). This station is a colonial hill station 2,000 meters above sea level. Between the Ohiya Train Station and Idalgashinne Train station there are 14 Tunnels. No where in the World do you find 14 stations between two Stations. Reserve your train tickets online through pur website which is probably the most waranteed and convenient way to do so since you can easily access instructions and information from the same page using our travel guide to the railway system in Sri Lanka at the expense of a reasonable commission. Don’thesitate to contact us in order to get any sort of details on the train system in case of any confusions regarding the class arrangements and ticket reservation etc. Our well experienced guides are always ready to help. You could also book the tickets at the train station but do show up early to get a good reservation done. Hold on to your ticket until you get done withthejourneyandmakesurenottotaketheovernighttraintoEla from Kandy since the joy, this time, lies more in the journey more than in the destination which you do not want to miss. WhenridingfromKandytoEla take your seat in the right side whereas if it’sfrom Ella to Kandy, make sure to sit in the left side of the train. Facilities in the train depend on the sort of ticket you buy but nevertheless don’tforget to bring hand sanitizer, toilet paper etc. for emergencies. And most importantly, don’ t forget your camera! The ticket fares, approximately are as follows..

Book and plan your stay at Ella through our website since we can provide you with the most suitable hotels and tour package deals according your wishes. Be it luxury packages or budget ones we take all desires into account before giving you the best options and deals so don’ t hesitate to plan your stay at Sri Lankathrough us. You won’ t be disappointed.

01/04/2018

#

Sri Lanka Car And Driver Hire

31/03/2018

For more details and plan your visit @ www.srilankatourism.travel
[email protected]

31/03/2018

Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens
(More details and plan your visit @ www.srilankatourism.travel
[email protected] )

If you happen to be a nature lover visiting SriLanka or a nature lover who happens to be visiting SriLanka you might as well take a tour around the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya which is one of the most beautiful sites in Sri Lanka and which atracts an average of 2 million tourists annually. It’ s situated in Peradeniya, about 5.5 Km to the West of the City Kandy in the Central Province therefore also goes by the term “Peradeniya Gardens”Conveniently situated near the longest river of Sri Lanka, River Mahaweli, the Royal Botanical Gardens is exceptionally known for its impressive and diversified Orchid collection. It also rich in diversity with a total number of plants exceeding 4000 species’ , including orchids, spices, herbs and palm trees. It’ s also the largest and is said to be the most attractive garden in Sri Lanka also known for the National Herbarium attached to it. Owning quite a history itself which dates back to the 14th century, the Botanical gardens of Peradeniya is maintained and managed today by the Division of National Botanical Gardens of the Department of Agriculture. Located around ideal conditions and climate, the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens poses out on the Mediterranean climate of Kandy at 460 meters above sea level and with an annual rainfal of 200-day. It is 147 acres, which is 0.59 km2 in area and covers a large scale of land, encircled by the river Mahaweli quite closely on three sides of the garden. Far-fetched as its beauty, the garden’ s history, too, dates back to the 14th century when King Wickramahabahu III ruled the Kingdom and kept court at Peradeniya near the Mahaweli River around this area folowed up by many more Kings until a temple was built here byKing WimalaDharma which was demolished by the British after they took control over the Kingdom of Kandy, the last Sinhalese Kingdom in Kandy. Afterwards, in 1821 Alexander Moon designed the groundwork for a botanical garden, mainly for coffee and cinnamon plants, and the Botanical Garden was formally established in 1843 with plants brought from different locations such as the Kew Garden, Colombo, Slave Island and the Kalutara Garden in Kalutara. George Gardener as superintendent made this garden more independent and expanded it beyond its boundaries in 1844. H was followed by George Thwaits, and then Henry Trimen following his death. In 1912 the garden was established and taken under the administration of the Department of Agriculture. The Botanic Garden was used as the headquarters of the South East Asia Command by Lord Louis Mountbatten, the supreme commander ofthe allied forces in South Asia during the era of World WarII. The Peradeniya Botanical Gardens has many sites to see which might interest you very much even if you’re nota passionate nature lover or a botanist. There are avenues in the River Drive with interesting names such as Cook’ s Pine Avenue, Palmyra Palm Avenue, Double Coconut Avenue,Cabbage Avenue and Royal Palm Avenue.The Cannonball Tree,with all its grandeur shares a significant importance since it was planted by British King George V and Queen Mary in 1901. Embedded and surrounded by a vegetation purely tropical the RoyalBotanical Gardens of Peradeniya which was established by the former British rulers, contributes much today in the preservation of floriculture birdlife, butterfly, biodiversity and sustainability of the island. The gardens emphasizes the concept of diversity. Tosay that it’ s a beautiful site worthy of paying a visit is an understatement. There are, as aforementioned more than 4000 species’which branches to a total number of ten thousand plants and trees characterized by an abundance of climbing plants or lianas, palms, bamboos, pandanus or screw pines, epiphytes (orchids, ferns etc.) and lofty trees-the latter often having buttresses roots. The leaves are generally large, thick and leathery while the flowers glamorous, beautiful and considerable in size and the fruits often of vast proportions blooming on the trunks of trees or old branches. There’ s an alarming variety of local and foreign tree and plant species. The main entrance is the gateway to the River Drive which will lead you directly to the great circle of hedges and then on to the suspension bridge over the river Mahaweli. River drive branches off to the many avenues as mentioned before; Double Coconut Avenue, Cook’sPine Avenue, Royal Palm Avenue, Palmyra Palm Avenue and Cabbage Palm Avenue. The great circle is a grassy central area of nearly 4 acres in extent around which is a diverse array of trees planted by dignitaries, who had visited the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens. This is a very impressive and curious site and sight indeed for many of the plants have been rooted by some of the most known people around the world who have step foot at this place. A"Flamboyante" ofMadagascar (Poinciana regia), planted by Princess Henry of Prussia in 1899; a "Bo"(Peepal) tree (Fiscus religiosa), planted in 1875 by King Edward VII; a "Na" tree, or Ceylon Ironweed (Mesua ferrea), planted in 1891 by Czar of Russia;Brownea grandiceps tree planted by the King of Greece in 1891; Amherstia nobilis, planted by Prince Henry of Prussia in 1898;‘Asoka" tree (Saraca indica) planted by Emperor of Austria in 1893; "Cannonball" tree (Couroupita guianensis), planted by the Prince of Wales in 1901 are some of the all-time popularities. Alongside generations of European royalty, there are trees planted by Indira Gandhi, then Prime Minister of India; Yuri Gagarin, the first man to circle the orbit of earth, thereby opening the door to space; Marshal Tito, the man who rebuilt Yugoslavia devastated in the Second World War; UThant, the Secretary-General of the United Nations during the decade from 1961 to 1971 &Supermac Maurice Harold Macmillan, 1st Earl of Stockton, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the period of 1957 to 1963. We recommend you to hire a tourist guide to accompany you during yourtravelling in Sri Lanka especially when it comes to a site like this and more exclusively if you’ re a botany enthusiast, or even a fan of gardening, landscaping or someone who has a thirst for general knowledge, to point out every nook and cranny of the wide and vastinformation you can gather from this particular visit. Contact us to hire your travel guide now for affordable prices along with several more package deals you can scan through on ourwebsite. s content. It’ The Gardens offers you more than just a beautiful location to visit, observe and relax by to your heart’ s rich with ingenious plants you might never getto see in your life again. The Orchid House which is situated to the right of the entrance gate, is a great example for this fact. It offers you with the most entrancing assortment of exotic blooms of many types of Orchids such as Cattleya, Dandrobium, Arachnis, Oncidium, Phalaenopsis, Vanda and their hybrids. Its home to many hardy tropical orchids as well including the largest Orchid in the world(Grammatophllum speciosum)-which poduces flower spikes upto a total length of 2.5 m and the Green Orchid (Coelogyne meyeriana) Near the Orchid House is a small Plant House containing a variety of green house plants e.g., Ferns, Begonias, African violets, Episcia, Dieffenbachia, Calathea, Philodendron, Bromelia and Anthurium. The cactus house you pass on your way to thiscolection of beauty, too, is a remarkable one. A collection of cacti xerophytic plants –over800 specimens-is exhibited here. They include aloes,agaves, Opuntia, Cereus,Rebutia, Rhipsalis, etc. Both these houses are not your conventional “green houses”which have been constructed amidst glass walls. The flower garden,near the Orchid House consists of some of the most beautiful flowers you’ll ever see. Both indigenous and foreign flowers decorate the garden and they come in all different colours, types and sizes, laid out with beds of flowering annuals and perennials. Each and every plant has been labelled so that visitors won’ t have a problem recognizing what they are looking at whenever they come across an alien plant. The most striking feature aboutthe flower garden is the ribbon border of showy coleus varieties traversed by a path which leads into an octagonal conservatory where you may find several shade alluring plants. Adjoining the flower garden is the Fernery, a beautifully landscaped spot with intersecting paths, which is well shaded by lofty trees draped with climbing creepers and vines, the fernery claims a collection which consists of 100 indigenous and exotic species. Another spot of interest may be the great lawn which is close to Monument Road.The Java Willow orJava Fig Tree (Ficus benjamina) is a spectacular sight with its giant umbrella like appearance in the center of the lawn. The lake is yetanother of place of significance. It is situated in South Drive to the left of the Main Entrance. Marsh plants encircles the margin of the lake, the most noteworthy one being the Papyrus of the Nile (Cyperus papyrus) Thecenter of the lake is embedded by different (Nympaea plants) The shady spice garden on the right of the Main Entrance has a selected representation of spices including the main spice export of the country-cinnamon, the most demanded sopice in the world-pepper, sprinkled up by spices like cardamom and nutmeg. Some of the most ancient nutmeg trees still produces nutmeg though they were planted in years as long ago as 1840. Additionally you can see trees like the bayleaf(Pimentaracemosa)andalspice (Pimenta dioica) trees. There are over 200 species of palms in the gardens. In factthe gardens is known for its palm trees.TheDoubleCoconut(Lodoiceamaldivica)fromtheSeycheles stands out among them mainly because it produces the largest seed known to the plant kingdom. These palms magnificently flanks the Monument Road,which branches off to the left from the Main Central Drive, about 100 m from the Main Entrance. There are three magnificent palm avenues, the graceful CabbagePalm Avenue (Roystonia oleracea) which flank the River Drive have palms which are over 21m in height, the Palmyrah Palm Avenue (Borassus flabellifer) which joins the Floer Garden with River Drive and the Royal Palm Avenue along the Main CentralDrive (Roystonia regia) You can’tmiss the bamboo collection along River Drive to the right of the lake if you roam around the gardens. The largest known bamboo in the world, the giant bamboo ofBurma (Dendrocalamus gigenteus) has stems which attain a height of 30-40m and up to 20-25 cm in diameter. You can also find the yellow building bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris), the feather leaved bamboo (Dendrocalamus membranaceus), the prickly bamboo (Bambusa spinosa) and the DwarfChinese bamboo amidst here. If you’ re an enthusiast of photography in Sri Lankathis is one of the best places you can travel to for that purpose for it inherits many a number of places with scenic, picturesque beauty which are definitely photogenic. It should be mentioned that this site is conveniently constructed. A signboard at the entrance, along with a map refers to the gardens through a numbered circuit from 1 to 30. The appropriate numbers have been displayed at strategic points on the route, black on a yellow background. The garden is a concisely planned artwork where you can stroll easily and observe allthe plants around you. The gardens are open during all days. The entrance fees are as follows; Adult & child (elder than 12) Child (younger than 12) 1500(Rs) 750(Rs) School & University Student(Must have proof) 1000(Rs) Furthermore, this is situated in the heart of Peradeniya near the University of Peradeniya which is renowned as one ofthe most beautiful and largest universities in Asia. You can quite easily head there for a quick tour after or before roaming around the botanical gardens. Peradeniya is situated at a distance of 110Km from Colombo and 6Km away from the second capital of Sri Lanka, Kandy which, incidentally, also happens to be home to the Temple of the sacred tooth. So if you’re planning a tour in Sri Lankato Kandy, you can easily add the gardens to your agenda along with the many other destinations Kandy offers for foreign travelers. We offer the best tour packages and many more deals forthe best rates so please don’ t hesitate to book ahead trough our website and we can do the rest and plan a comfortable and enjoyable experience for you. We provide accommodation and transport facilities as well appropriate to your budget and your necessities, be it luxury package deal for low cost ones.All you have to do is contact us through a few clicks, let us know what you wish for and we will handle the rest and trust us, we handle things quite well.

31/03/2018

Temple of the Tooth Relic- Kandy
(More details and Plan your visit @ www.srilankatourism.travel
[email protected] )

If you’ re a tourist searching for travel destinations in Sri Lanka which are oriented on cultural and historical values, you have certainly come to the right place. TheTemple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, locally known as the Sri Dalada Maligaawa, located in the city of Kandy in the central province of Sri Lankais a Buddhist temple worldly renowned for its cultural significance. Located in the royal complex of the last capital of Sri Lanka before it was captured by the British-the Kingdom ofKandy, this edifice houses the relic of the tooth of Lord Buddha, the founder of the religion Buddhism which is practiced by most Sri Lankans today. The Temple of the Sacred Tooth relic is one of the most popular and worth travel destination in Sri Lanka and it is visited byforeigntravelersfromal around the world on a daily basis. The ancient city of Kandy was declared a world heritage site mainly due to this site. The Temple ofthe Tooth has a rich history following the bringing of Lord Buddha’ s tooth relic to Sri Lankamore than 1500 years ago. Afterthe death (parnirwanaya) of Gautama Buddha, this relic was safeguarded in Kalinga until it was smuggled to this island by Princess Hemamali and her husband, Prince Dantha on the instructions of their father King Guhasiva since the relic was under threat. They reached the country during the reign of Sirimeghavanna of Anuradhapura during the period 301-328) and handed it over to Sri Lanka. The King enshrined the tooth in Anuradhapura and since then it became custom for the ruling monarchy of the island to have claim over the sacred tooth relic and therefore it was passed on from king to king and from kingdom to kingdom. It was also the sole responsibility of the monarchy to safeguard the tooth. After the reign of Dharmapala of Kotte, the relic was broughtto Kandy. After 1603 when the Portuguese invaded Kandy it was carried to Dumbara. Later on it was recovered by King Rajasingha II. It was enshrined much later in the present day temple. Thus, the Sri Dalada Maligaawawasthefinallocationofthetoothrelic.Itbecamethepaladium of SriLankan Kings and was safely guarded in a special shrine room built within the quarter royal palace. Even after the capture of the Kandy Kingdom, the British, who realized the importance of the Tooth relic to the local citizenry, did their best to safeguard it and provide it with necessary overhauls. The temple ofthe tooth relic which served as the royal complex of the Kandy Kingdom, the last capital of the Sinhala monarchy in Sri Lanka,is located in the center of the city and is one of the mostveneratedreligiousplacesinSriLankawithanimmenseculturalheritage.Itatracts several Buddhist worshippers and non-Buddhists from around the world. This magnificent edifice was built by late King Vimaladharmasooriya I in 1592 AD . The octagonal “Pattirippuwa”and moat was added during the reign of King Sri Vikrama Rajasinghe. This particular epic architectural construction was a creation by the royal architect Devenfra Moolacharya. Today it’ s used as the Temples library. The entire build-up of this royal palace constitutes of brilliant architecture. This is also why this is a brilliant destination for travel Sri Lankaoffers. The brick wall which runs along the moat and the Bogambara lake is known as waterwaveswall.Holesinthiswal are built to hold and light small oillamps. The main entrance gate lying over the moat is called “Mahawahalkada”A moonstone sculpture or “ sandakada pahana”which is a brilliant piece of art, carved in Kandyan architectural style, lies at the foot of the Mahawahalkada. Elephants are sculpted in stone onthe either sides of the entrance and two guardian stones are placed on top of the staircase. In front of the main shrine the hewisi drummers’chamber is situated. The Relic shrine is approached by a large, draw-bridge over the moat and through a beautifully decorated frontispiece. A tunnel “ambarawa”leads to the main shrine complex. Themain shrine constitutes of two stories. This two-storied open pillared hall in front constitutes the area where visitors and devotees gather. The lower hall has its central sector set apart for the drum beaters and various other performances of traditional music etc. which takes place during ritual; hours. The doors of the Weda Hitana Maligawa are carved in ivory which are quite magnificent. The actual chamber which secures the tooth relic is known as the “Handun Kunama”The golden canopy over the main shrine, built in 1987 by Prime Minister Ranasinghe Premadasa and the golden fence which encircles the main shrine are other notable features. The tooth relic is encased in seven golden caskets in the shape of a stupa and engraved with precious gemstones. The procession casket which is used during the Kandy Esala Procession is also displayed in this chamber. The storied structure to the right and left of the mainshrineinthelowerhal contain the residence quarters of the monks engaged during daily service (Thevava), the conference hall, the library and the office of the Diyawadana Nilame. Kandy has been declared a world heritage site by the UNESCO due to recognition owned by the Temple of the Tooth relic. Ven Monks of “Bhikkus”ofthe two chapters of Malwatu and Asgiriya conduct daily worships in the inner chamber of the temple. Rituals are performed 3 times daily at dawn, at noon and in the evening. On Wednesdays there is a symbolic bathing of the sacred relic with an herbal preparation from scented water and fragrant flowers. This mini ceremony is called “Nanumura Mangalya”The holy water is believed to contain healing powers and is distributed among the ones present at the ceremony. The temple has survived two attacks. One in 1989 by the political party called JVP and one in 1998 by the terrorist organization Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) As tourists travelling in Sri Lanka there are more places you can visit in the vicinity apart from the temple. Contact us to organize your Sri Lanka tour to the temple of the tooth with our guides guiding you through these places as well. The royal palace situated to the north of the temple was the royal residence of the Sri Lankan monarchy ofthe Kingdom of Kandy. The last king tp reside here was King SriVikrama Rajasinhawhoincidentaly also happens to be the last King of the Sinhala monarchy in Sri Lanka before he was captured by the British rulers who took over Sri Lanka. Once this palace was part of a huge complex which included many more divisions. It’ s a place worth visiting if you know the true value of it, which our team is more than willing to provide you during your stay and journey. On to the right of the Magul Maduwa, at the northern end of the palace complex is the Kings Palace. It is a long building with a central doorway with a flight of steps entering into an imposing hall decorated with stucco and terra-cotta work. During the initial stages of the British period it was used by the Governmentagent Sir John Doyly. His successors, too, continued to use it as their official residence. It is now being used as a Museum of the departmentof archaeology. AnotherexceptionalfeatureyoumightfindistheGreatTerracelocaly known as the Maha Maluwa. It is as open park-like area located in front of the Temple of the Tooth. This particular site used to be the threshing land of a large paddy field that is the Kandy Lake today. At the end of the square you may find a stone pillar memorial which contains the skull and remains of Keppetipola Disawe, a national Sinhalese hero who was one of the many prominentfigures that initiated the Uva rebellion of 1818 against the British, a statue of Madduma Bandara and those of Princess Hemamali and Prince Dantha.
The Magul Maduwa or the Royal Audience Hall is where the king used to meet his ministers and carry out administrative work. This finely carved wooden building is also known as the Royal Court. The Magul Maduwa is used asa place public exhibitions. Thetooth relic was often exhibited here for public veneration and it was here that the king had received Ambassadors from foreign countries. The Kandyan convention between the British and the Kandyan chieftains was signed here on the 5th of March 1815 after the fall of the Kandy Kingdom. It’ s once again an elegant piece of architecture admired by many. The Wadahindina Mandappe situated near the Raja wasala and magul maduwa is the place the king used to rest while the visitors were to come to meet him. Foreign visitors especially were able to meet the king in this palace. It is used as the Raja Tuskers Museum today. It is here that the remains of Rajah, the chief elephant of the Kandy Esala Procession for several years are kept. The building is to the north of the temple but in the same compound. The P***e Vahale or the Lower Palace, constructed during the reign of King SriVikrama Rajasinha was used as the quarters of the harem of the King of Kandy. It was converted into a Museum in 1942 and up to date serves as the National Museum ofKandy maintained by the Department of National Museums. This is a place you need to consider visiting since it has many things to be seen and worth seeing. It’ ll be any history lovers’favourite spot. To the north ofthe museum we find the Meda wasala or the queens’chambers. It’ used as the National Department of Archaeology. s nowbeing The Ran Ayudu Maduwaor the RoyalArmoury is also a place worth visiting. It’ s currently used for the District Courts of Kandy. The Ulpange or the Queens’Bathing pavilion is located onthe embankment of the Kandy lake. It was constructed by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe to serve as the bathing chambers of his queens.Itwasawel-organized complex. The building was later altered by the British and was converted into a library. The Kandy Esala Perahara is also a significant eventoriented around the Temple of the tooth, which is considered one of the most beautiful pageants in Asia. It’ saprocessionheldannualy in July to honour the sacred tooth relic and the four ‘ guardian’Gods Natha, Vishnu, Kataragama and Goddess Pattini. Its main purpose is to beseech blessings of the gods to obtain rain for the cultivation of crops and to enrich the lands of the kingdom and it is thought to date back to the 3d century BC.This ritual is performed by carrying the sacred tooth relic of Buddha through the streets of the Kandy city. If you wish to witness this beautiful event you need to organize your visit to Sri Lanka accordingly. This grand procession which consists of some of the most elegant and brilliant dances and costumes, not to mention, many well trained, well tamed tuskers is held either in July or August depending on the Full Moon Poya Day. Contact us to arrange your tour along with a reservation in the sitting parlor which enables you to enjoy this magnificent procession to your heart’ s desire. The Temple ofthe Tooth is also a brilliant destination for nature lovers and those who are interested in Sri Lanka photography. While the Temple is a magnificent piece of work ready to be photographed itself, the Kandy Lake surrounding it only adds to the beauty of the entire site. This is a rather beautiful site indeed and many foreign travelers choose this area for their morning jogs or even just to walk around. Thelake provides you with epic and adventurous boat rides and many more activities. You can hike up to the peak of the Baahirawakanda or to the view point of Raja Pihilla Mawatha with the help of a tourist guide since both provide amazing views of the Kandy city from a spectacular angle. This site is also a fine place for backpackers. The entire location is one with beauty, liberty, cultural and historical importance and convenience. The Temple ofthe Tooth is open from 5.30 AM to 8 PM daily except for during special events such as the Kandy Esala Perahara. The following hours show the agenda ofthe daily services held at the temple. You could visit during these times if you wish to observe them. Morning Thevava (Alms offering in the Morning-Breakfast) Ninth hour Poojava (Alms offering before Mid-day -lunch) 5.30 a.m. -7.00 a.m. 9.30 am -11.00 a.m. Evening Thevava (gilanpasa pooja Offering in the evening) · The ticket ranges are as follows. SAARCcountries –1000 LKR · Thailand and Myanmar –1000 LKR · Other countries -1500 LKR 6.30 p.m. -8.00 p.m. Please make sure to come in an attire which covers your shoulders and knees. A white outfit is mostly recommended. There are several units which receive tourists through which you can buy audio CDs, guides and souvenirs etc. Kandy, being the second capital of Sri Lanka lacks nothing when it comes to lodgings and accommodation facilities according to how you require it. There are hotels ranging from low cost to luxurious ones all around the city. All you need to do is contact us to get your reservations completed along with several package deals we offer through our website. Transportation too is not a problem at all. There are several, most convenient ways of getting to Colombo or to any place you wish. Once again look through our website to hire the most suitable mode of transport you prefer to take in accordance to your journey. Let us know what you require, what you’re looking for and what you desire and have faith in us to arrange that’ s necessary to make your stay at Sri Lanka a very remarkable and memorable one.