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Mehndi traditional temporary body art with SANA Mehndi is form of traditional temporary body art from ancient India. Henna (lawsonia inermis) plant leaves dried and powdered for paste to draw mehndi body arts. The word “mehndi” is derived from the Sanskrit word “mendhika.” Its use, along with turmeric, is described in the earliest Hindu Vedic […]

This is the story of Uncle Shell, who’s been working with shells for the past 40 years. No one knows his name; we just call him “Uncle Shell”. He collects shells from all of Sri Lanka’s beaches, with a special government permit from the Department of Fishery. All the shells he collects are already dead, […]

Kalpitiya donkeys were brought to Sri Lanka by Arab and Dutch traders hundreds of years ago. They are distinct from other donkeys and are the only two known colonies in the country, with an estimated population of around 3000. They were used to transport salt from Palavi along the narrow stretch leading into the peninsula […]

The Anawilundawa Bird Sanctuary is situated in the Puttalam district in the North Western province of the country, between Chilaw and Puttlam – to be more specific, it is situated between the coast and the Chilaw-Puttlam railway line. The uniqueness of Anawilundawa lies in its immediate proximity to three vastly different ecosystems: the coast, the […]

a ˜Fun in the Sun“ Dolphin watching in Kalpitiya If you love to experience life under the ocean and sightseeing the dolphins flipping and swimming around, we have the right place and the perfect entertainment for you. For the girl with a bucket list, for the father planning to take his kids on a trip, […]

Massage Hut Massage and massage lessons @ Valampuri resort Why do you want to try us for massage or massage lessons? Trained experienced massage therapist available between 08:00 am to 06:00 pm by appointments only Specially designed sports massage available for kite surfers Customize massage sessions available according to your preference Four hours of massage […]

Wilpattu national park and copper sand safari Enjoy the wildlife adventure with the historical Aryan prince Vijaya’s landing point Wilpattu is Sri Lanka’s largest and oldest national park. Its name derives from the Tamil language: ‘willu’ means lakes and ‘pattu’ means ten. According to Sri Lankan history in Mahawansa, the Aryan prince Vijaya landed at […]

Crane fishing in mangroves 6 Reasons to Visit Kalpitiya Kalpitiya, set right at the edge of a peninsula on the western coast of Sri Lanka, is a popular tourist site (although it’s remained relatively quiet and chill, adding to its appeal), and it’s not very hard to see why. Here are five of the main […]

Historical Background: The history of Kalpitiya goes beyond the period of the Portuguese, Dutch, and Arabs’ arrival to Sri Lanka. According to the “Mahawansa,” Aryan prince Vijaya landed in “Thambapanni” (now called Thammannawa – copper sand or Kudirai Malai) with his brigade and found Princess Kuweni. When the Arabs engaged themselves in business on the […]

While Kalpitiya is better known as a kiteboarding paradise, or a great destination for dolphin-watching, a day trip to Wilpattu National Park should be high on your list. Wilpattu National Park has Leopards, Sloth Bears, and Elephants. Sri Lanka’s largest national park, the name of Wilpattu describes the landscape of the area: ‘Willu’ stands for […]