Category: About Sri Lankan culture

Sri Lankan culture is one of the oldest cultures in the world and this blogpost reflects many important aspects of Sri Lankan culture.

8 sacred places in Anuradhapura, Ancient Sites in Sri Lanka

Atamasthana, better known as 8 sacred places in Anuradhapura

Posted on July 15, 2023September 2, 2024 by Sanjeewa Padmal (Seerendipity)

8 sacred places in Anuradhapura Anuradhapura offers a fascinating glimpse into Sri Lanka’s ancient civilization, showcasing impressive architectural and engineering

Why is Isurumuniya temple should be on your bucket list?

Posted on July 12, 2023July 20, 2023 by Sanjeewa Padmal (Seerendipity)

Isurumuniya temple is associated with a boulder range which continues from the adjoining royal park, the Ranmasu Uyana. The temple

Sigiriya rock fortress, Sigiriya or Kandy?

4 Places to visit on Sigiriya tour packages

Posted on May 18, 2021October 16, 2024 by Sanjeewa Padmal (Seerendipity)

The very first activity of the Sigiriya day tour from Colombo is the trek to the Sigiriya rock fortress, which is the main activity on this Sigiriya day tour from Colombo. The trek to the Sigiriya rock fortress lasts around 3-4 hours depending on your physical fitness. After the climb at Sigiriya rock fortress, you could start the return journey immediately or have a leisurely lunch in a nearby restaurant.

Kandy beautiful places to visit in one day

Posted on September 10, 2020April 23, 2024 by Sanjeewa Padmal (Seerendipity)

Travel beyond the pristine beaches of Sri Lanka and Colombo on the west coast to learn about Kandy’s architecture, traditions and culture. The trip of Kandy is in the bucket list of most travellers as it is a perfect opportunity to explore this fascinating city.

Sri Lanka buddhist tour, Culture Trip Colombo, Travel Guide Sri Lanka

Reconnect with the history and culture with Culture Trip Colombo

Posted on September 1, 2020July 22, 2023 by Sanjeewa Padmal (Seerendipity)

One of the best ways of connecting with the history and culture of Sri Lanka is venturing on a trip to Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle, a string of Buddhist temples, Dagobas, stupas, palaces, man-made ancient lakes, forts and many other ancient structures are just a day-trip away from Colombo, Kandy and 140+ beach resorts on the west coast of Sri Lanka.

Self-quarantine and lockdown: a part of Sri Lankan culture

Posted on August 31, 2020July 22, 2023 by Sanjeewa Padmal (Seerendipity)

Self-quarantine had been part of many cultures for many centuries and culture such as Balinese had some form of lockdown practices. Sinhalese people of Sri Lanka also had been using the practices of self-quarantine in order to avert plagues and viral borne diseases.