“We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.”
-Anonymous
SRILANKA
DESTINATIONS TO ROOT FOR !
Colombo City
Colombo is the commercial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka. The main city is home to a majority of Sri Lanka's corporate offices, restaurants and entertainment venues. Famous landmarks in Colombo include Galle Face Green, Viharamahadevi Park, Beira Lake, Colombo Racecourse, Planetarium, University of Colombo, Mount Lavinia beach, Nelum Pokuna Theatre, Colombo Lotus Tower (under construction) as well as the National Museum. Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most important temples in Colombo.
Kandy
Kandy is a major city in Sri Lanka, located in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. Kandy is the home of The Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. Other majour tourist destinations include Kandy Lake, Degal Doruwa Raja Maha Vihara, Sri Dalada Museum, Kandy Garrison Cemetery, St Paul's Church, Ceylon Tea Museum, Royal Palace Park.
Polonnaruwa
The second most ancient of Sri Lanka's kingdoms, Polonnaruwa was first declared the capital city by King Vijayabahu I, who defeated Chola invaders in 1070 to reunite the country once more under a local leader.
The Ancient City of Polonnaruwa has been declared a World Heritage Site.
Currently the new Polonnaruwa is undergoing a major development project known as the "Awakening of Polonnaruwa" under the concept of President Maithripala Sirisena. It envisions the development of all sectors in Polonnaruwa including roads, electricity, agriculture, education, health and environment will be developed comprehensively.
Sigiriya
Sigiriya or Sinhagiri is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. Sigiriya today is a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site. The Gardens of the Sigiriya city are one of the most important aspects of the site, as it is among the oldest landscaped gardens in the world. The gardens are divided into three distinct but linked forms: water gardens, cave and boulder gardens, and terraced gardens. Other majour tourist attractions include Lion's Paws, Mirror Wall, Sigiriya Museum, Cobra Hood Cave, Dakinigiriya Vihara.
MUST TRY DISHES !
Fish Ambul Thiyal
Fish Ambul Thiyal is a sour fish curry. The fish -- usually something large and firm, such as tuna -- is cut into cubes, then sauteed in a blend of spices including black pepper, cinnamon, turmeric, garlic, pandan leaves and curry leaves. Perhaps the most important ingredient is dried goraka, a small fruit responsible for giving the fish a sour flavor.
Kottu
It resembles fried rice, except instead of rice, it's made with a type of roti known as godamba roti (a flat, crispy bread). The roti is normally fried at the beginning of the day, piled into stacks and served as it's ordered. When you place an order, the kottu chef will fry and chop the roti with a selection of ingredients you choose. The result is a tasty mixture of salty pieces of fried dough, lightly spiced and extremely comforting. Kottu is served with spicy curry sauce, which you can either use as a dip or pour over your entire plate.
Kukul Mas Curry
Chicken curry is a common household dish in Sri Lanka. There are many variations depending on region and taste preferences. Spices like fennel seeds, cardamom, cloves and cinnamon sticks are tempered in hot oil before being combined with chicken and spices like chili powder, curry powder, turmeric, pandan leaves, lemongrass and curry leaves. Coconut milk contributes to the rich base of the curry gravy. Depending on the recipe, a puree of tomato is often included.