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Welcome to Nuwara Eliya :
Showcasing a sun terrace and views of the mountains, Glens Appartment is located in Nuwara Eliya in the region of Nuwara Eliya District, just 38.6 km from Kandy. There is a restaurant and guests can have fun at the water park. Bandarawela is 29 km away. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.

The accommodation is equipped with a sitting area. Some units include a terrace and/or balcony. There is also a dining area and a kitchen fitted with a microwave. A toaster and refrigerator are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Towels and bed linen are provided.

The property also has grocery deliveries.

You can play mini-golf at the property, and car rental is available. A variety of activities are available in the area, such as golfing, horseback riding and fishing. Kitulgala is 38.6 km from Glens Appartment.

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Glens Appartment, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka Glen's Appartment offers accommodations in Nuwara Eliya, 1.4 miles from Gregory Lake and 5 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

Bandagiriya

A turn from the Pallemalala junction along the Hambantota-Tissamaharama-Kataragama Road will bring one to the small village of Bandagiriya abundant in paddy fields, greenery and small cottage industries. Upon reaching the top, you can see below, there are ruins with columns protruding from the ground. It is said that Yahangala was a hallowed complex where many Arhats resided. May be these were their abodes long ago. Atop the boulder there are two stupas, made of bricks and on a raised platform- one tumbledown with just the base and the other still with its dome intact. Further, it seemed that the steps might have been cut into the rock long ago to reach the stupas. Reaching the ancient Bandagiriya Raja Maha Viharaya, you can see over the modern structures built in front before ascending the steps situated behind the buildings. Halfway through, the concrete steps were replaced with steps that were cut into the rock outcrop, noticeable only here and there. It is said that the temple complex is spread across an area of 25 acres and all the structures were once built atop the rock boulder. Believed to have been built by King Mahanaga.

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Fisherman’s Bay Weligama
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The perfect place to spend the perfect vacation, Fisherman’s Bay Weligama. Weligama town is located in the Matara District, which is approximately 144Km south of Colombo. Fisherman’s Bay is a prestigious luxury Resort, which provides a unique touch to your holiday experience. Weligama town itself possesses lots of beautiful things to see including the astonishing sandy beaches. Fisherman’s Bay Resort provides you with various types of luxury accommodation which you can choose according to your preference. Also the hotel has a long swimming pool, Barbeque facilities, fully equipped sports facilities, Currency exchange facilities, Free Wi-Fi and many more. How we can arrange a trip to Fisherman’s Bay? Visit our website now!!! We have all the information there. If you need to know more information, send us an email or give us a call. We will be there to help you.

Kandy Esala Perahera is a huge celebration of the Buddhist people in Sri Lanka. In the month of July this Perahara is being held and this annual procession is held annually to pay homage to the sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, which is house at the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy. Even in the 6th century BC, the Esala festival was held to commemorate the Budda’s Conception. The Esala is believed to be a fusion of two separate ‘Perahearas’ (processions). Which are the Esala and Dalada. Esala is considered to be the beginning of the raining season when the monks commence their Retreat and it was a ritual enacted to request the gods for rainfall. The Dalada Perahera is believed to a have begun when the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha was brought to Sri Lanka from India during the 4th century. This Tooth Relic was taken in procession to Sri Lanka by princess Hemamala & Price Dantha.

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The centuries old foot pilgrimage route is taken annually by the devotees of God Kataragama through jungle terrain and the vast saltern flats. This path goes through Kumana and Yala, the largest sanctuary in Sri Lanka. Usually Yala block two is closed to visitors who are not allowed to step off the vehicles even inside block one (open to visitors) except at two designated places. Walking through the sanctuary is only possible when it is open to pilgrims for a period of two weeks a year. Before the journey starts Hindu elders gives some advice to the group. You need to refrain from consumption of alcohol and adhere to strict vegetarianism before the pilgrimage. You need to respect nature and the environment. The path that supposed to go is very dry, barren and full of wild animals including the big three; the elephant, bear and the leopard. However the most dangerous was thought to be the wild buffalo.

Road to Jaffna is nothing but, vast open fields surrounded the sides of the road. At certain point you can see that the soil held a reddish hue, an attestant to the area being ideal for cultivation. As such some of the fields have already been turned into paddy fields and here and there you can see that people hard at work. When passing the Sangupiddy Bridge, the fields gives a way to arresting waterways. Next the road is framed with the Jaffna lagoon on either sides. The aquamarine depths of the lagoon shimmered in the sun and the color of the water there is particularly stunning. At some point you will be able to see reminiscent of a torri, a traditional entrance commonly found in shrines in Japan. However, upon closer inspection the similarities faded and the slabs of concrete skillfully placed to ensure the strength of the bridge.

Somawathiya Temple is located within the Somawathiya wildlife sanctuary. This sacred place was built by King Abhaya for his wife, Queen Somawathie to worship, it is said that the Stupa was located on the banks of the Mahaweli. In this place the King met Arahat Mahinda Thero (Mihindu Thero) and 60 other Arahats residing in the forest on his search for a suitable location for worship and reverence. The Stupa which is in the shape of a droplet, is said to enshrine the right tooth relic of Lord Buddha. A deep cleft has been left visible in the Stupa to expose the ancient brick of the orginal stupa as it has been renovated over time. Another interesting thing about this Stupa is that altars are within the stupa itself. There are thousands of devotees who come to this place to worship in every year. All of them have to climb the steps in single file into small enclosures that accommodate about four people.

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The wonders of nature never cease to amaze and the Elephant Gathering at Minneriya National Park has become somewhat of a national institution, and one that attracts tourists from around the world each and every year. It is truly a spectacle of nature where up to 300 Asian elephants gather in search of food and water and over the course of many years it has fondly become known as ‘the Gathering’.

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The Elephant Gathering at Minneriya National Park | Travel Blog The Elephant Gathering at Minneriya National Park has become somewhat of a national institution, and one that attracts tourists from around the world

Given the sheer number of intriguing tours to Sri Lanka, travellers can be easily overwhelmed with the sheer amount of attractions to see, regions to visit and events to experience. However one essential date upon any traveller’s calendar when visiting during mid-August is the Kandy Esala Perahera.

This fantastic festival is one of the most renowned in the country and you can read more about it via our feature in TBIC.

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A Guide to Kandy Esala Perahera A Guide to Kandy Esala Perahera September 1, 2015 0 Comments Given the sheer number of intriguing tours to Sri Lanka travellers can be easily overwhelmed with the sheer amount of attractions to see, regions to visit and events to experience. However one essential date upon any traveller’s calendar w…

The Sri Lanka Kite Festival is one of the remarkable festivals that takes place throughout the year. Read our feature on Net Globers about this amazing occasion.

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Take a Trip to the Sri Lanka National Kite Festival Come, Let’s colour the Blue Sky... Few Sri Lanka Tours itineraries would be complete for the month covering September without a mention of the Sri Lankan National Kite Festival, so here we take a look at what this even…

Pope Francis arrives in Sri Lanka on the morning of January 13th 2015 at the start of a week long Asian tour. In his opening remarks at the ceremony, Pope Francis said that Sri Lanka’s “natural beauty” has made it known as “the Pearl of the Indian Ocean.”

“Even more importantly, this island is known for the warmth of its people and the rich diversity of their cultural and religious traditions,” he continued.

“It is my hope that Sri Lanka’s political, religious and cultural leaders, by measuring their every word and action by the good and the healing it will bring, will make a lasting contribution to the material and spiritual progress of the Sri Lankan people,” the Pope said during a welcoming ceremony at the Bandaranaike International Airport.

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National Bird Watching Month 2014

The tropical climate and exotic landscape of the paradise isle of Sri Lanka make it a true haven for bird watching enthusiasts. Home to more than 400 bird species with around 23 endemics and 200 migratory from India, Siberia, Scandinavia and Western Europe, the best time for bird watching enthusiasts to visit the island is towards the latter part of the year. In fact the month of December has been declared as the National Bird Month by the Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka, the national affiliate of Bird Life International. There are many bird sanctuaries spread throughout the island including the Kumana National Park, the Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary, the Biodhinagala Sanctuary and Udawatte Kele among many others and many activities are organized during the National Bird Month for the public, exposing them to the treasures of bird life.

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Surfing in Arugam Bay - 2014

The best season for surfing in Arugam Bay is during April to October each year. After UK Pro-Surfing Association's Sri Lanka Surf Championship in 2010 visitor numbers for Arugam Bay has had a dramatic increase. Today Arugam Bay has become a hub of activity as the best surfers across the seas comes together to participate in the thrilling events in one of the fines surfing hotspots in the world.

Veak and Poson 2014

Vesak and Poson are the two main Buddhist religious festivals in Sri Lanka. During Vesak people celebrate the triple anniversary of Lord Buddha - his birth, his attaining of Enlightenment and his passing into Nirvana. This is also known as the Buddhist Festival of Light, colourful bamboo framed lanterns adorn the interior of every home and incredible luminous displays decorate the streets of most towns.

For Buddhists, Poson is second only to Vesak in terms of importance. Poson celebrates the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka in the 3rd century BC, a festival of great historical and religious significance. In 2014 Poson was held on 12th June which was bit of a wash out since most parts of the country experienced rain. However, during Vesak on the 13 May people managed to experience the spirit of Vesak in abundance.

Surprise visitor, a bear….members of a household in a village close to Kataragama (South, central Sri Lanka) had a surprise visitor recently. They were woken up by a groaning bear. When the villagers surrounded the bear, it climbed a nearby tree. Later the wildlife officers visited the scene and the bear was captured and taken back to the Yala wildlife reserve. (island.lk 29 May).

Belihul Oya, a region of transitional climates the area is a hotspot for Eco tourism in Sri Lanka. These photos are amazing.