Sri Lanka may be just a small country off the tip of India but it is rich in agricultural product. In fact, it is the world's fourth top tea producer. The country's tea export business is now valued at $1.5 billion while the agricultural tea production accounts for 2.5 percent of … [Read more...]
Where to Spend a Luxurious Holiday in Kandy
Sri Lanka is well known intertionally for its lovely beaches. But those beaches are not all its treasures that attract tourists to the country each year. The hills of Sri Lanka also boast of great attractions many of which are mirrors of its past. Tourism authorities have, in … [Read more...]
Richmond House Kandy: A Room with a View at the Hill Country Capital
The Temple of Tooth in Kandy is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the area, but if you want see the temple and the other sights around Kandy you would need a nice restful place to stay. Two places I have previously mentioned worth looking into are Helga's Folly and … [Read more...]
Visiting the Temple of Tooth in Kandy
A visit to Sri Lanka is not all about posh hotels and nice beach resorts. If you are there to soak up some culture and history, it's just a good a place to go to as any. One site that you shouldn't miss if you like going to religious sites is the Temple of the Tooth. The … [Read more...]
The Esala Perahera: A Spectacular Festival in Kandy
The Perahera in Kandy is one of the oldest and most amazing Buddhist events you can still see today in Sri Lanka. Imagine a colorful display of elephants dressed in full regalia, men cracking whips, dancing, making music, rituals, fireworks and more....culminating in the final … [Read more...]