Beautifull Pictures of Sri Lanka

Hathmale Falls - Deniyaya

Horton Plains 

Laxapana Falls

Patanangala Beach - Yala National Park

National Botanical Garden - Peradeniya

Reverstan Peak - Knuckles Mountain Range

Bambarakanda Falls 

Bomburu Ella - Welimada

Bopath Ella - Kuruwita, Ratnapura

Nilaveli Beach

National Botanical Garden - Peradeniya

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Maalu Maalu Resort & Spa, Pasikuda

A Vacation to unwind and relax! Experience the art of leisure at Maalu Maalu Resort, which offers luxurious accommodation and warm hospitality; Sri Lankan style. Enjoy a carefree holiday whilst being served by the friendliest people in South Asia, who always greet you with a genuine smile.

Welcome to sunny skies, beaches of velvet sand, dazzling blue seas and tranquility.

Welcome to Maalu Maalu Sri Lanka, a resort the hidden in the haven where you kick off your shoes sit back and leave the weary world behind.

Built on the concept of a traditional Sri Lankan fishing village, or “Waadiya” as it is colloquially termed, the simple eco friendly architecture is inspired by the wooden Clad dwellings of a typical fisherman’s hut, a unique touch among all Pasikuda hotels. The 40 rooms and adjoining public areas are designed to seamlessly blend with the surrounding environment. Each chalet with its cadjan roof elegantly highlights the indigenous Sri Lankan culture; the modern amenities are subtlety introduced, tastefully combining the old with the new.

Passekudah bay, situated along the east coast of the island is easily one of the best beaches to be found in Sri Lanka, with warm and sunny weather all throughout the year. The sea is a delight in its self; calm, clear, and ideal for swimming, diving or snorkeling.

Here, amidst the splendor of nature and the opulence of modernity Maalu Maalu resort extends the warm welcome of traditional Sri Lankan hospitality.

Location

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Situated in the beautiful coastal village of Passekudah (Batticaloa District) in the East Coast of Sri Lanka

Location	Distances	Drive time
From Colombo Air Port	300 Kms	6 hrs
From Kandy	210 Kms	4hrs
From Dambulla	138 Kms	2 ½ hrs
From Polonnaruwa	72 Kms	01 hr
From Batticaloa	40 Kms	45 mins

Travel Option 1 :
Direct to Passekudah from the Airport or from Colombo. Distance 300 KM. Travel time 6 hrs


Travel Option 2 :
Day 1 - Airport /Dambulla. Distance 184 KM. Travel Time 3 hrs. Overnight Stay
Day 2 - Dambulla to Passekudah. Distance 138 KM. Travel Time 2 ½ hrs

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Uga Bay Five-star hotel opens in Sri Lanka's Pasikuda beach

Uga Escapes, a Finco Group company has opened a beachfront luxury boutique resort, Uga Bay Hotel in Pasikuda Saturday19th October 2012.
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa declared open the new 46-room hotel .
The Uga Bay Hotel built at a cost of 850 million rupees includes a bay suite and a beach chalet on a nine-acre block of land in the Eastern coast which is famous for its white sandy beaches, whale watching and for surfing.
The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Authority has set up a tourism development zone in Pasikuda which is popular for its clean beaches and 14 hotels are to be built in the 150-acre tourist resort.
The government has instructed to carry out the constructions preserving the natural beauty of the Pasikuda coastal belt.

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Unawatuna Beach - Unawatuna, Galle.

Unawatuna beach,  a crescent shaped shallow beach situated further south to the famous town of galle and its famous harbour and towering roomassala mountain. It is protected by a natural reef from the open sea and due to the semicircle shape of it forms a perfect natural swimming pool with aquamarine colour gentle waves crashing on the golden sandy beach.

With almost every kind and type of hotel, motel and guest houses to cater to the gourmet food a sea bather crave for, it is the perfect holiday spot for all your sea bathing and water based activities such as surfing in search of miriads of coral fish,angel fish & puffer fish diving for beautiful and out of this world coral reefs, scuba diving and underwater photography, sailing, yatching and the latest attraction of setting out in search of the blue whales which linger very close to the unawatuna beach a  few kilometers to south of this bay.

The uniqueness of this beautiful beach cove is that given any time of the day one can get in to the shallow waters without fear of opening out to the open sea and also the level of water which keeps a natural gradient forming a shallow and a deep end on this natural swimming pool. The coconut palms fringing the beach brings out the shade one require after a few hours under the bright and shinning sun which gives you the perfect sun tan that you craved for without burnning your skin. After a perfect bath the ayurveda masseeurs await your arrival for the perfect bliss and mind boggling spa treatments using local herbal oinments and medical creams. The mouth watering local curries done with creamy coconut milk and spices to arouse your pallete along with seafood such as crab, prawn, lobster, muscssells tuna and cuttlefish make one feel that this paradise beach was meant to be the kingdom of “tritan” the god of sea. The guest houses cater to every need a holiday maker want with friendly and smilling staff to please your requirements without being asked.

Fishing near Unawatuna Beach

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Nilaveli Beach & Pigeon Island National Park

 
Nilaveli Beach is located on the East Coast of Sri Lanka, known the world over for its beautiful soft white sand beaches which slope gently into clear shallow seas, the vast Indian Ocean which washes on to the shores of this coastal resort holds a treasure chest of dreams just waiting to be opened.
Here you could swim around the multi-hued reef protecting the island like so many layers of ribbon cake – turquoise, ochre, salmon pink, smoky grey, sandstone and cobalt blue – and revel in an underwater world of colourful translucence, feasting your eyes on shoals of jewel-hued fish darting among the surrounding coral and rocks.

Pigeon Island Located 275 Km from Colombo, on the East coast along the pristine beach of Nilaveli and considered as one of the finest unspoilt beaches in Asia with white sands and clear blue seas. The ideal season on the East coast is from April to October. The area overlooks the pigeon island now a breeding ground for migratory birds, was originally used by the British during the second world war for target practice. Pigeon island is also an excellent location for Game snorkeling. A popular Hindu temple perched high a top Swami Rock which divides Trincomalee's emeralds bays. The other places of interest are Fort Fredrick,remnant of Trinco's colonial history. The Nilaveli Beach on the East Coast is “the other side of the island”, one that remains pristine, pure and very private even today – it is undoubtedly the best in Sri Lanka and one of the premier beaches in Asia. Nilaveli is the ultimate getaway for those who wish for quiet bliss on a tropical heaven, far away from the cares of life.

Pigeon Island National Park

Pigeon Island National Park is one of the two marine national parks of Sri Lanka. The national park is situated 1 km off the coast of Nilaveli, a coastal town in Eastern Province. The island's name derives from the Rock Pigeon which has colonized it. The national park contains some of the best remaining coral reefs of Sri Lanka. Pigeon Island was designated as a sanctuary in 1963. In 2003 it was redesignated as a national park. This national park is the 17th in Sri Lanka. The island was used as a shooting range during the colonial era. Pigeon Island is one of the several protected areas affected by the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004.

                                                                                                         
                                                                                1. Hikkaduwa Marine National Park


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Bentota Beach Fest 2012 - Water and Beach Sports Extravaganza

 

 “Bentota Beach Fest 2012” – Water and Beach Sports Extravaganza organized by The Hawkeyes, Bentota Sports Club and Sunshine Water Sports Club on 30th and 31st March at the Bentota beach with the assistance of respective sports governing bodies. It is to promote Beach and Water Sports along with tourism in the country.

In addition to the Beach and Water Sport Events, Adventure Sports, Cultural and Social Events and an array of events comprising Beach Football, Volleyball, Kabaddi, Tug of War, Swimming, Rowing, Sailing, Catamaran Races, Jet Skiing, Para Motor Display, Beach Carnival with DJ’s and even a Kids Play area have been lined up for both days to make this an unforgettable event.

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Bentota Beach & lagoon

Bentota is a Sri Lankan coastal city, very famous travel destination  located on the southern tip of the Galle District of the Southern Province, about 80 kilometres from Colombo on the Colombo - Galle main road. Its population is estimated to be between 25,000-50,000. The name comes from a mythical story which dates back to kings time saying a demon called Bem ruled this river.
Bentota is a tourist No 1 tourist destination in Sri Lanka, with a local airport (Bentota River Airport) and a handful of world-class hotels. It is a destination for watersports too. It is the hosting land for the famous Sri Lankan Jeweler Aida. Bentota also delivers an ancient art of healing called Ayurveda. Bentota is famous for its toddy production, an alcoholic beverage made out of coconut nectar.

The beach is a superb stretch of golden sand. Although there are a string of resort hotels here, the beach was clean & tidy and good for surfing, the buildings are mainly hidden by palm trees too. If you visited the beach in the evening you can watch the miracle sunset scenery. 

The river and lagoon offer a wide range of water activities such as jet-skiing and wind surfing. It's also possible to go on boat trips up the river and explore the Bentota River's waterways. Here you'll find many different types of birds and reptiles.

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Whale & Dolphin Watching in Srilanka, Mirissa.

Recently Sri Lanka is becoming a major spot for watching Whales and Dolphins. Dondra Point of down south in Sri Lanka is the main port of Whale Watching in Sri Lanka during December to April. Out of these months December, January and April are the peak months of sightings. During these months there is 95% chances of spotting Sperm Whales and great chances of spotting Blue Whales as their migration path is just off Dondra Point. Also there are good chances of spotting Spinner Dolphins also off Dondra. Ample of accommodation options are available as Dondra point can be reach easily from Hikkaduwa, Galle, Unawatuna, Weligama, Mirissa and Tangalle which are popular beach locations in Sri Lanka.

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Mirissa

Mirissa and its breathtaking sandy beach pretty much transforms your dreams and visions of a tropical paradise into an everyday reality. Located close to the Southern tip of the Island of Sri Lanka and only about 200 km from the Equator, this secluded crescent shaped beach is the perfect place to sit back, relax and forget about all the hussle and bussle of your other life that’s a million miles away.

This small sandy tropical beach boasts some of Sri Lanka’s best and most stunning sunsets and sunrises. All the Guest Houses in Mirissa are set back from the actual beach giving you the impression that you are on a deserted palm fringed island. Every now and again the silence is broken by the sound of a coconut falling on the sand or a chilled beer being opened by someone further up the beach. Mirissa beach is also a one of the best place for Surfing lovers.
 

Whale and Dolphin watching is an easy sport that you can take up during the months of December to April. All you need to take is a boat, few kilometers from the shore, which we can help you arrange. Experienced local guides can show you a good time in watching whales and dolphins off the coast of Mirissa.

Pods of Dolphins can be seen accompanying boats frequently during the said months. Blue and Sperm Whales in large numbers frequent the coastline of Sri Lanka during this period and can be viewed near Mirissa beach.

 Sri Lanka Navy

The Sri Lankan Navy is getting into the tourism business in an effort to improve the country’s image after three decades of civil war and to offer tourists a new attraction otherwise unavailable here. It has established a ferry service for whale watching excursions out of the popular tourist port of Galle in the south. Tickets aboard the luxury ferry cost $100 for a five-hour journey and whales can be seen in the area through April. This region was largely unaffected by the long-running civil war.

Visit there official website for more info -  http://whalewatching.navy.lk/

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