THE TALE OF THE LEGENDARY MANNING MARKET IN COLOMBO
Legendary… why so? The Manning Market is over a 100 years old – making it “the oldest market and economic center in the country”! (Courtesy: Daily Mirror LK) So why not use the term ‘legendary’, right? No one knows the exact year of establishment but vendors such as...
A JOURNEY THROUGH THE WILD SIDE IN SRI LANKA
An ideal holiday for the animal lovers, who are also looking for a short and adventurous vacation would be a 4-5 days tour of the wild side in Sri Lanka. Did you know? The king of the jungle in Sri Lanka is the leopard – not...
WHERE TO FIND THE BEST RICE AND CURRY EXPERIENCES IN SRI LANKA
While ‘teardrop of India’ and ‘pearl of the Indian Ocean’ are some common nicknames for Sri Lanka, one should also consider ‘the island of Rice and Curry’ to add to the list! Fortunate enough to be blessed with local fruit such as coconut and jackfruit,...
DISCOVER A TRUE RAILROAD EXPERIENCE AT THE IDALGASHINNA RAILWAY STATION
The name ‘Idalgashinna’ will only ring a bell to those who have navigated through the upcountry railway. Situated in between the towns of Haputale and Ohiya, approximately 190km from Colombo, Idalgashinna is a small village with magnificent views – at a height of 5300 feet...