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The Sanctuary, Tissawewa, Anuradhapura

The Sanctuary, Tissawewa, Anuradhapura

by | May 31, 2019 | Hotels, National Parks

This historic colonial hotel built originally around 1865 was a former Governors House. The hotel was formerly known as Tissa Wewa Resthouse. It still retains that colonial British charm with highly polished wooden floors, high ceilings but with modern amenities such as updated bathrooms, TVs and AC. The rooms on the first floor are more private with a beautiful verandah overlooking the fabulous gardens which extend to 14 acres. Please note the hotel does not have a liquor license as it is within the bounds of the ancient city of Anuradhapura.
Breathtakingly beautiful Sri Lankan beach photos

Breathtakingly beautiful Sri Lankan beach photos

by | May 31, 2019 | Beach Holidays, Blog

Sri Lanka is home to some of the most beautiful beaches found anywhere in the world.
The small island is blessed with countless palm fringed beaches where you can soak up the sun or take a dip in the clear, turquoise water. Given the exciting array of places to visit when in Sri Lanka, it is undoubtedly the ultimate beach holiday destination.
Don’t believe us? Take a look at this collection of beautiful Sri Lankan beach photos from @srilankabeaches instagram profile
Flame of the forest would come in to flower around mid

Flame of the forest would come in to flower around mid

by | May 31, 2019 | Blog

Flame of the forest would come in to flower around mid-April & the flowering season could stretch till early June. Its name itself describes this tree very well. This does look like the flame in the forest & stands out in the wet evergreen vegetation.
Depending on soil conditions, the flowers can vary in colour from pale scarlet and almost orange to deep russets and vermilion. Beneath the trees become thickly carpeted with fine red petals for weeks. The trees take about 10 years to mature into attractive flowering specimens.
In a few weeks, one could spot this beautiful tree in Sri Lanka very easily as this a common tree in the wet zone. Imagine having a king[Bright orange] coconut under the red carpet.
The Heritage Hotel in Anuradhapura

The Heritage Hotel in Anuradhapura

by | May 31, 2019 | Hotels, National Parks

This modern hotel in Anuradhapura offers affordable accommodation from which to visit the ancient Sri Lankan city and the neighbouring Willpattu Wildlife Park.
The hotel is relatively new having only opened in 2009. It is actually located within the heart of Anuradhapura. All the hotel rooms (of which there are fifty) are comfortably furnished and there is a very nice pool to relax by.
The Good Karma Hospital

The Good Karma Hospital

by | May 31, 2019 | Blog

The Good Karma Hospital is now in Series 2. The story is an uplifting drama that’s captured the hearts of the nation as well as providing us with some tropical sunshine! It is the story of Ruby Walker, a junior doctor who is looking to begin a new chapter of her life following a heartbreaking end to her relationship. The UK resident heads over to a new Indian community, where she does her best to blend in. It stars Amanda Redman, Neil Morrissey, Amrita Acharia and James Floyd.
It is actually set in the southern Indian state of Kerala, however due to the monsoons in that area, the producers decided to film in Sri Sri Lanka instead, in particular Unawatuna (in the Galle area) known for its coral reef and palm-lined coast. This has a similar landscape to Kerala in terms of its tropical forests, coastline and tea plantations.
Behind Unawatuna beach there is a teacher training college which forms the set of the hospital which features in the series.
The filming locations of The Good Karma Hospital have been slightly extended for Series Two. Two episodes have been filmed at a tea plantation in Wilehena – an hour’s drive east of Unawatuna. It is here that Dr Ruby Walker will get in touch with her roots at an outreach clinic.
Koggala Lake, a half hour from Unawatuna will also feature when the characters pitch up in an Keralan house boat.
Koggala was significantly affected by the 2004 India ocean tsunami where the waters measured 31ft high.