Captivating Journeys

The country of Sri Lanka contains various historic locations that define part of its historical narrative. Tourists can explore the historical value of both ancient ruins in Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura, and colonisation history at Galle and Jaffna Forts to understand the island’s past significance. The UNESCO World Heritage sites can be found at both the Rock Fortress at Sigiriya and the Cave Temples at Dambulla.

Art and history work together to portray beauty, culture and renaissance. Sri Lanka is home to several museums all of which follow unique curatorial standards. Two major institutions in Colombo house national history and defensive displays at the National Museum and the Sri Lanka Air Force Museum. The Ceylon Tea Museum in Kandy reveals essential knowledge about tea history along with its value. People should visit the National Museum of Galle due to its distinctive approach to historical exhibits. Travel to the Lionel Wendt Art Centre in Colombo because you will find Sri Lankan artistic talent there.

Despite the diversity of religions, cultures and customs, Sri Lankan festivals show the nation’s unity. Various festivals are observed by all religions throughout the year. Among the most important ones are the island-wide celebration of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year in April. The Deepavali Festival is primarily observed in Jaffna and Colombo in October and November. An additional festival that is observed nationwide is Vesak. You can learn about Sri Lanka’s diverse cultures and religions by participating in these celebrations.

Sri Lankan cities are brimming with history and tales to tell. Colombo, Kandy, Galle, Jaffna and Nuwara Eliya are just a few of the cities where you can experience a city tour that will impress you with their facts. The best trips can be had during the dry season which runs from April to September when the weather is clear and the skies are blue.

Every city contributes a different aspect of Sri Lankan culture and cuisine. The cities where the food tours will be offered are all having distinctive flavours. Both vibrant street food venues and fusion cuisine can be found in Colombo. Visit Kandy for a touch of tradition, the Southern Coast where seafood is so delicious. The distinct flavours of the Northern Regions like Jaffna are unmatched elsewhere. If you want the freshest seafood of the day Negombo is the place to go.

Sri Lanka has a reputation for having architectural sites that embody a variety of values. See Geoffrey Bawa’s Lunuganga Estate in Bentota for the splendour of nature. You can visit the Independence Memorial Hall and the Seema Malakaya Temple among other places in Colombo. See the Jetavanaramaya Stupa in Anuradhapura or the Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil in Jaffna for additional places of worship. The warm weather and clear skies allow you to travel freely throughout Sri Lanka during the dry season.