Sri Lanka Holiday Guru

16/03/2022

🏄‍♀️ Sri Lanka is a year-round surfing destination: either the east coast from April to September or the west coast from October to April.

Read the full guide: https://srilankaholidayguru.com/guide-to-surfing-in-sri-lanka/

20/02/2022

Galle Fort (just ten minutes away by tuk-tuk) with its ancient ramparts, gift shops selling trendy and traditional must-have merchandise, gem shops and quirky cafés, bars and restaurants. Visiting Galle Fort is like entering a gated community.

12/02/2022

The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, known in Sri Lanka as Sri Dalada Maligawa is a place of great historic, cultural and spiritual significance.
🟢 Tips no one would tell included in the article

The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, known in Sri Lanka as Sri Dalada Maligawa is a place of great historic, cultural and spiritual significance.

03/02/2022

Coffee, Smoothie bowls, healthy breakfasts & brunch bar in Mirissa, Sri Lanka. Currently, open Monday, Wednesday - Sunday from 8 am-3 pm! Closed on Tuesdays.

03/02/2022

Sunset at Wild Culture

28/01/2022

Sunrise by Jetwing
The hotel is about 288 km from Colombo, which is a five and half hour drive and 263 km from the Bandaranaike International Airport which is a 5 hour drive. The property is also 264 km from the Mattala International Airport, which is a 5 hour drive as well.

Location
Passikudah is known to have one of the longest stretches of shallow coastline in the world. It is famous for its golden bay and clear waters in which you can wade 50m out to sea. Sunrise by Jetwing is located in the centre of the bay with direct access to the sea and amazing views. Dig your toes into the white sands of Passikudah bay and enjoy the comfort and luxury of Sunrise by Jetwing.

Rooms
Sunrise by Jetwing is set amidst the beautiful serene bay of Passikudah. The property is built to seamlessly blend with its white sands and sea views. This property boasts of 58 rooms in three separate wings with attached balconies and terraces as well as 2 luxurious suites.

21/01/2022

One of the most enjoyable experiences you’ll have in Sri Lanka is tasting a real Sri Lankan meal: rice and curry.
Don’t worry about it being too hot for sensitive tongues and tummies, the spiciness can be tamed. Just ask the cook in advance.

One of the most enjoyable experiences you’ll have in Sri Lanka is tasting a real Sri Lankan meal: rice and curry.

20/01/2022

The Doctor's House Matara.

This is not your usual surgery, nor indoor or beach bar. Doctor’s House is a 200-year-old, former Dutch and Ayurvedic hospital in south Sri Lanka converted into a funky, fun hostel, bar, and restaurant. They’ve preserved it so much that even the walls are not plastered and covered with a faint layer of paint.

Attire doesn’t matter here. You can be with your beachwear. The afternoon and nights are the best.

Read more: https://srilankaholidayguru.com/surf-and-chill-in-matara-at-the-doctors-house/

26/11/2021

😍 Chaiwala Colombo is now at One Galle Face

25/10/2021

“With the arrivals up to October 13 added, a total of 45,413 tourists have arrived in the country since the re-opening of borders on January 21,” he said.

Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga revealed that October was likely to record the highest monthly arrivals for this year if the current trend continues.

19/10/2021

The US has announced that the new rules will apply to Schengen countries – a group of 26 European nations – as well as the UK, Brazil, China, India, Iran, Ireland, and South Africa.

Fully vaccinated travellers from 33 countries have been permitted to enter the US from 08th November.

18/09/2021

Thavalakshimi, Ducks Cake & Home-Made Goodies who hails from Jaffna has introduced her masala tea by including the ancient home remedy practised in her hometown

Thavalakshimi who hails from Jaffna has introduced her masala tea by including the ancient home remedy practised in her hometown

12/09/2021

The World Trade Center is a 152-metre-tall twin building in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The 39-storey towers are built over a 4-storey retail podium, and thus each tower has a total floor count of 43. WTCC is owned and managed by Overseas Realty Ceylon PLC.

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22/08/2021

There are many restaurants in Colombo serving Chinese food – but how authentic are they? Soya sauce or oyster sauce added to a dish doesn’t make it “Chinese”.

There are many restaurants in Colombo serving Chinese food but how authentic? Soya sauce or oyster sauce added to a dish doesn’t make it “Chinese”.

20/08/2021

🔴 Several private care centres have been set up for the treatment of COVID-19 infected people in Sri Lanka.

Following are the packages offered by a few private Covid care centres in Colombo and other areas.

Several private care centres have been set up for the treatment of COVID-19 infected people in Sri Lanka.

19/08/2021

The Modern Perahera dates back to the reign of the Kandyan King Kirthi Sri Rajasinghe (1747 – 1781 AD). In that era, the Tooth Relic was considered the private property of the King. No one apart from the Royal Family was allowed to see or worship the Tooth Relic. However, King Rajasinghe decreed that the Relic be taken in procession for the masses to see and venerate.

If you’re in Sri Lanka on Wed 14 Aug 19 it’s the day of the main procession of this year’s colourful Kandy Perahera.

08/08/2021

Take a deep breath before you plunge in…and exercise a little restraint. These ten tips will help you make the most of the buffet experience.

Many hotels and restaurants in Sri Lanka feature buffets for all meals, with the Sunday Buffet Lunch (or Brunch) being especially popular. By request, here are our suggestions for buffet behaviour so you get the best value for your rupees. Confronted with an amazing array of good things to e

05/08/2021

Pizza Hut Sri Lanka, never ceases to amaze us! 😍

From its giant stuffed Cheez-It pizza to the chewy, crusty pizza to a variety of other unique menu items over the years, everyone’s favourite chain, Pizza Hut, never

04/08/2021

The all-time favourite commonly found in Malaysian cuisine, also considered the national dish, the Nasi Lemak, is a signature dish of Mika's Treats 🤩🤩

04/08/2021

As Malays in Sri Lanka, Melanie and Khiara were inspired to specialise in Malaysian cuisine based on their own origin. Mika's Treats

Mika’s Treats, a home-based business was launched a year ago by mother-daughter duo, Melanie Samsudeen and Khiara Ousmand specialises in Malaysian cuisine.

05/06/2021

Now you can order from CinnamonLakeside Colombo. Their Corporate Lunch Packs are amazing!

Cinnamon’s City Hotels announced the launch of their restaurant delivery platform – flavours.cinnamonhotels.com

01/06/2021

🛑 If you have been to India and Vietnam over the last 14 days please take note.

Those with a travel record to India and Vietnam over the last 14 days would not be allowed to disembark at the Colombo airport, said a senior Civil Aviation official

01/06/2021

Order your favourite Authentic Asian Hawker food from PappaRich Sri Lanka 🥳🥳

PappaRich has opened its fourth outlet at 572/10, Madiwala Road, Thalawathugoda and has been in operation since last Thursday. PappaRich Sri Lanka is an international restaurant chain, dishing out authentic Malaysian food. As a well-known international franchise restaurant with over 100 branches wor...

24/05/2021

Here's the status of wine stores tomorrow

(May 25) The Excise Department has directed all liquor shops, bars and taverns to remain

20/05/2021

Latest travel ban 21st to 28th May 2021: all that you need to know.

Travel restriction will be imposed from 11:00 p.m. local time on May 21 till 4:00 a.m. on May 25

20/05/2021

𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀: Sri Lanka’s borders will be closed for all arrivals for ten days beginning May 21. Read more to learn about transit and passengers leaving the country.

Sri Lanka’s borders will be closed for all arrivals for ten days beginning May 21,

19/05/2021

In this new world, trust is the new hospitality.

Here’s how you can WIN CUSTOMER TRUST and make your restaurant COVID-19 safe

Welcome to the age of sanitized and socially distant hospitality.

17/05/2021

𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀: Foreign tourists visiting the island will be able to travel under the Biosafety Bubble System according to health guidelines. Here's a summary of the statement

“If a tourist who comes to Sri Lanka is found to be infected, he or she would be prevented from socialising - Tourism minister