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Sri Lanka Civilization

Sri Lanka Civilization which spans more than
twentycenturies,is eloquently recorded in it's
historic citiesand citadels and in masterpieces
of architecture,art and sculpture.Significantly
the Island contains as many as six cultural
UNESCO World Heritage sites;many of these
and other major sites are (conveniently)
located in the area called the Cultural Triangle.
The Islad's beauty, abundance and culture
earned forit much praise and many admiring
names. Ancient Moorish merchants called Sri Lanka
the "Isle of Deligt"To early Arab traders it was
"Serendib",the Land of happy surprises,and to
medieval explorer Marco Polo,"the finest island in
all the world"American novelist MarkTwain called it
"beautiful and most sumptuously tropical".Mahatma
Gandhi was convinced that Sri Lanka's natural beauty
was Unsurpassed on the face of the earth।

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Tamarind Rice

• An Andhra preparation of the tamarind rice, that my friend prepares.

Chili Chutney

• Chili peppers contain antioxidants and a lot of health benefits.

Sri Lankans

As varied as their land, Sri Lankans are a piquantmix of many ethnic and cultural roots Sinhala,Tamil,Moor,Malay,Burgher,forest dwelling aboriginal Veddah. as well as history record that Sri Lanka has always delighted visitorsto it's shore.For countless centuries it's fragrant spices, priceless gems and pearls,legendary beauty, sublime culture andfriendly people captivated pricess,poets,traders,empire builders and admirers.

El Nino

Among these consequences are increased rainfall across the southern tier of the US and in Peru, which has caused destructive flooding, and drought in the West Pacific, sometimes associated with devastating brush fires in Australia. Observations of conditions in the tropical Pacific are considered essential for the prediction of short term (a few months to 1 year) climate variations. To provide necessary data, NOAA operates a network of buoys which measure temperature, currents and winds in the equatorial band. These buoys daily transmit data which are available to researchers and forecasters around the world in real time.

In normal, non-El Nino conditions (top panel of schematic diagram), the trade winds blow towards the west across the tropical Pacific. These winds pile up warm surface water in the west Pacific, so that the sea surface is about 1/2 meter higher at Indonesia than at Ecuador.

Travel Bahamas

Search out the backwater quays or sun

bake with the terrifically tanned.

The Bahamas has successfully promoted itself as a destination for US jetsetters, and a lot of it is Americanised. Yet there are still opportunities among its 700 islands and 2500 cays to disappear into a mangrove forest, explore a coral reef and escape the high-rise hotels and package-tour madness.
The 18th-century Privateers' Republic has become a modern banker's paradise, at least on New Providence and Grand Bahama. On the other islands - once known as the Out Islands but now euphemistically called the Family Islands - the atmosphere is more truly West Indian.

Travellers with a taste for the wild side will

relish Botswana.

Beyond the narrow eastern corridor where the majority of the population is concentrated, Botswana is a largely roadless wilderness of savannas, deserts, wetlands and salt pans. Skinflints and softies beware: this remains a destination for the intrepid, well-heeled traveller.

Teardrop of India

For a small island, Sri Lanka has many nicknames: Serendib, Ceylon, Teardrop of India, Resplendent Isle, Island of Dharma, Pearl of the Orient. This colourful collection reveals its richness and beauty, and the intensity of the affection it evokes in its visitors.The beach thing may be a cliche, but don't miss them. Then head to the hills to cool off amidst tea plantations and ancient cities. The island teems with bird life, and even the occasional elephant or leopard. To top it all off, the people are friendly, the food is delicious and costs are low.

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salt.So travlers will face
major problems.

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Vasco Da Gama

Prince Henry, the great explorer who
never left home,dide in 1460 the year
that Vasco Da Gamawas born.It was Vasco
Da Gama who reachedIndia in 1498.Ten
years before, bartholamew Diaz had
rounded the Cape of God Hope,but have
been driven back the threat of a mutiny.
At last there was sea rouet to india, and
the Portuguese set up colonies in Africa
and in India

Ptolemy

In the second century A.D., Ptolemy mapped
the Nile.In Ptolemy's mapthe Indian ocean
is enclosed.With the coming of the Dark Ages,
recordsof exploration were practically non-
existent.

Phoenicians

Phoenician Adventurers

The Phoenicians were the most remarkable
seamen and traders of the ancient world.
Natives of Phoenicia,in the Lebanon, they
colonised the Mediterranean during the
twenty centuries before Christ.The greatest
Phoenician exploit was the voyage of
Hanno the Cathaginian in about 500 B.C.
He set out with a fleet and colonised the
north west cost of Africa.

Sea Captain

The Unknown Sea Captain

The first explorer we know of is a nameless
figure.The ancient Egyptions sailed down the
east costof Africa to obtain gold from the
Zambezi riverarea.The Necho ii ordered
a phoenician fleet under an unknown
Egyption Sea Captain to follow the coast of
Africa right round until he reached the
Maditerranean. Three years went by, and the
fleet must have been given up for lost,
But then Ships returned through the
Mediterranean having sailed 9000 miles.

Egypt

The wandering desert tribes discovered
the waters of the Nile and the fertile ground
surrounding it.Soon a great nation grew up
on it's banks. The Pharaoh named Necho ii
tried to build a canal where the Suez canal
now is.He defeated the Assyrians and drove
them out of Egypt. Necho also ordered a
fleet under an unknown captain to sail around
Africa.

Magallen

Ferdinand Magellan

Although America had been discovered,
there wasstill no way to Asia by sea.Ferdinand
Magallan'sgret ambition was to find such a
route and, in particuler,to reach the Spice
Islands in what is nowIndonesia.Though he
died in the attempt in 1521,his expedition
proved that the world was round.

Marco Polo

Marco Polo's Father and Uncle, merchants
of Venice,and travelled across Asia to the
court of Kublai Khan, the Mongol Emperor
who wanted them to come back again with
Christian monks to out-argue.his own priests!
They could only get two, who deserted them,
but in 1271 they left Venice with Marco,
Nicolo Polo's son.They walk across Persia,
the freezing Pamir plateau,Gobi Desert, the
Great Wall of China.They visited Malaya,India,
and Ceylon returned to Venice 24 years after
they had set out on theirgreat adventure.

Hirodotus

Herodotus,the great Greek Historian,
was also an explorer.He explored Persia
and the Nile in the fifth century B.C. Much
of our knowledge of the early explorers is
due tohim and to other Greek his torians

Captain Cook

Born in 1728,was the son of an Agricultural
Labourer.No-one did more than he to open
up the Pacific and southern oceans.Though
he annexed parts of Austrailia for Great
Britain,his work was scientific.He surveyed
part of Antarctica.

Ghee Rice

1kg samba rice, 500ml ghee, 200g onions,
1 stick rampe,a few sprigs of curry leaves,
a few cardamoms,1 stick cinnamon,water,salt.

Clean,wash and soak the rice in water.
Heat ghee in a vessel, saute onion, rampe,
cinnamon, cardamom and curry leaves
tillthe onions turn golden brown.

Drain the rice and add to the vessel, sautefor
a few minutes,add water.

Tempered ash plantain

1kg ash palatain,50ml oil,1 tsp chill
pieces,100g onion chopped,1 stick
cinnamon,1 tsp turmeric powder,
one tsp lime juice,salt Clean and
slice the ash palatain, rub with alittle
turmeric powder, fry them and
keep aside.Heat oil in pan;satue
rampe,cinnamon,curry leaves and
onions, Add turmeric powder, chill
flakes and cook.After a while add
fried ash palatain and cook for a
fewminutes more,Adjust keep aside.

Chicken Curry

Chicken Curry
Chicken, 250ml oil 100g onion
chopped,garlic, ginger, stick rampe,
30g green chillieschopped,cinnamon,
cardamoms,chili powder,turmeric
powder,salt

Marinate the chicken with salt and
half ofingredients from chili powder,
turmeric powder.Heat oil in a pan and
add rampe,curry leaves,cinnamon and
cardamom.Saute onions,garlic and ginger
till golden brown.Add the other half of
the ingredients from chili powder,turmeric
powder and add the chicken pieces and cook.
When the chicken has nicely absorbed
the flavour,add little water and cook about
15 min.on slow fire.Adjust the taste by
adding the tamarind juice and salt.

Sri Lankan People

As varied as their land, Sri Lankans are a
piquantmix of many ethnic and cultural
roots Sinhala,TamilMoor, Malay, Burgher,
forest dwelling, aboriginal Veddah.

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Travel Sri Lanka

Legend as well as history record that
Sri Lanka has always delighted visitors
to it's shore. For countless centuries it's
fragrant spices, priceless gems and pearls,
legendary beauty, sublime culture and
friendly people captivated pricess,poets,
traders,empire builders and admirers.

Wild Life

Geograpical diversity gives Sri Lanka rich will life
resources,conserved in 13 national parks and over
a hundred other protected area.Yala,Uda,Walawa,
Wasgomuwa,Gal Oya,Maduru Oya,Horton Plains,
Bundala,Kumana,Wirawila,Kalametiya and Giant's
Tank are among the most accessible animal and
bird sanctuaries.Animal species to be seen include
elephant,leopard,sambhur,bear,deer,monkey,jungle
cat,pangolian and giant squirrel.

Triton Hotel

The Triton Hotel in Ahungalla,on the south
coast of Sri Lanka will go forsix star status
on completion of a comprehensive Rs.500
million refur-bishment programme.

Distinctive Hotels

Sri Lanka has a well developed network of Hotels,
managed and operated to international professional
standards, staffed by well trained personnel. The
range includes large luxury multi-national and SriLanka
Chain hotels. small luxury and boutique properties,
ayurvedic (herbal) spas, safari and eco-lodges,friendly
family hotels,parkland chalet compl-exes,theme resorts,
club hotels,colonial-period inns,converted manor houses
and tea-plantation banglows.Many are ideal honeymoon
locations.

Ayurvedic Medicine

Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine and insight meditationstill
heal body and mind,as they did thousands ofyears ago.

Serendib

The Islad's beauty, abundance and culture
earned forit much praise and many admiring
names. Ancient Moorish merchants called Sri Lanka
the "Isle of Deligt"To early Arab traders it was
"Serendib",the Land of happy surprises,and to
medieval explorer Marco Polo,"the finest island in
all the world"American novelist MarkTwain called it
"beautiful and most sumptuously tropical".Mahatma
Gandhi was convinced that Sri Lanka's natural beauty
was Unsurpassed on the face of the earth.

Sri Lanka Civilization

Sri Lanka Civilization which spans more than
twentycenturies,is eloquently recorded in it's
historic citiesand citadels and in masterpieces
of architecture,art and sculpture.Significantly
the Island contains as many as six cultural
UNESCO World Heritage sites;many of these
and other major sites are (conveniently)
located in the area called the Cultural Triangle.

Sigiriya

Ancient glory dazzles at Sigiriya,stunning 5thcenturyrock
fortress citadel of a fugitive king.It's marvels include the
Mirror wall,Lion stairway,water Gardens(a UNESCO World
Heritage site) and the world renowened rock frescoes,
glowing with colour after fifteen centuries.

ODEL

Prepare to be amazed as you walk through the doors of
ODEL Colombo's only Department store.From designer
T-Shirts to specialist teasand everything in-between at
unbelievable prices.Ladiesware, Mensware, Toys, Shoes,
Handbag,Food,Books,Lush,Tea and many more.

Kayaking and canoeing

Kayaking and canoeing is soon to be introducedon the
80 acres of waterways and lakes. The United Nations has
named Water's Edge as a Recommended Kayaking Center
and is trying to develop kayaking asan Olympic sport from
Sri Lanka.

Kandy

Kandy,the picturesque hill capital,was the last royalstronghold
against Portuguese, Dutch and Britsh colonial domination until
1815.A sanctuary of medieval culture, arts,crafts and life-styles,
It's setamid mountain ranges,lake and river,tea and spice gardens.
The magnificent 16th century moated,turreted and golden roofed
Dalada Maligawa,shrine of the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha,is
it themain attraction.

hospitality

Delightful paradoxes, improbable contrasts, happysurprises and
many other qualities make Sri Lankaa unique and unforgettable
experience.Among themare it's variety and abundance, the
warm and welcoming hospitality of a smiling people and
thetimeless enchantment of a legendary Island paradise.

Henna

The ritual of applying henna is evocativeof the joy of
married life and has beensymbolically linked to colour
red whichfor nourishment , growth, regeneration,and
protection against the evil eye anddark influences.

Golf Club

A number of major golf tournament are scheduledto be
played at water's Edge starting around September /
October this year. Include special promotion of golf tourism
by trying up with airlines and tour companies as well as the
other golf courses in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lankan Gems

In dazzling variety sapphire, ruby, cat's eye,
alexandrite and over 60 semi precious beauties.
Gemstonesminerals that are treasured for their
beauty and durability.A large number of minerals
have been used as gems.

Gem Material

Gem Material - Gem Name

Chrysoberyl -alexandrite, cat's-eye, yellow chrysoberyl
Corundum- ruby, sapphire
Diamond- diamond
Garnet- almandite, pyrope
Jadeite-jade
Opal- black opal, fire opal, white opal

GEE BEES

An exquisite sense of style and an excellenteye for
colour has made Aslam Hussein an acknowledge
designer.His creations are muchsought after by the
glitterat i of Colombo.Theseclothes are available in the
family owned depa-rtment store GEE BEES clothings.
Aslam Hussein is the designer and creative force behind
the success of this store.

EDEN Resort

Whatever from of luxury you may desire,is yours for
the taking. Avariety of accommodation , signature
restaurant with it's own glass enclosed lifestyle cafe
and a choice of entertai-nment. the new EDEN Resort
& spa is the very epitome of luxury living waiting to
be rediscovered.

Festival of Drums

Some of the world's most talented master drummers
and percussionists were get together in Sri Lanka from
March 30 to Aprial 3,2005 for the first ever WOMAD
(World of Music Arts and Dance) Sri Lanka Festival
of Drums.

Dambulla

The 1stcentury B.C.Dambulla rock temple, another
UNESCO heritage site,is a large cave complex, it's
walls and ceiling c overed in mainly 18th century
Buddhist murals.

Coral Wonderlands

Whatever the location,the Magic is everywhere.
Sparkling surf and golden sands bathed in
tropical sunshine and coral wonderland jeweled
with tropical fish.Many beach resorts,especially
in the south and west,have superb leisure and
recreational facilities and personal services for
wind surfing water skiing,scuba diving,snorkeling,
sailing, surfing, boating, jetscooter and funtube
riding and deep sea fishing.

Galle

Galle, the sothern sea port city,has a Dutch
colonial heritage of nearly four centuries.
An imposing 17th century fort(a UNESCO
World Heritage site),ramparts and church are
among fascinating relics of it's past.

Colombo Shopping

Shopping in Colombo and tourist resorts is excitingand rewarding.
Among best buys are gems, jewellery, brass, silver, reed and rush
handcrafts, tea, spices,porcelain, export garments and addessories,
batiksand hand-made lace. A wide choice of duty-free goods is
available at the Colombo International Airport

Colombo

Colombo,Sri Lanka's chief city and sea port
and until recently it's capital,is a blend of old
and new,east and west.A modern city, it has
many reminders of it's Europian colonial past.
Bustling bazaars,Buddhist and Hindu temples
and mosques contrast with high rises, smart
modern shopping malls and multi national
chain hotels.

Boutique hotel

All the suites are equipped with 2 TV sets with
satellite channels , MP3 / DVD player , three
telephones dedicated fax/modem and individual
climate control.The boutique also has a state of
the art business centre, complete with a cyber
cafe,library,video conferencing and secretarial
services that enable the guest to keep themselves
in touch with the outside world if they so desire.

Adventure Sri Lanka

In keeping with Sri Lanka's thrust to take tourisum Beyond Beaches
to Nature,Culture and Adventure "Keep it Real" the latest Program
developed by Borderlands imparts actual skills needed for real
Adventure.

Beaches

Sri Lanka girdled by 1600km.of beautifultropical beaches on it's
southen, western,eastern and northen shores.A well-rosteredrain
fall pattern keeps one half of Island'sbeaches rain free year round.

Anuradapura

Anuradapura, the pre Christian capital is a statelymetropolis of striking
momuments, park and irrigation lakes.The first century B.C. Abayagiri
and 3rd century A.D.Jetawana dagabas,are classed after Egypt's Great
Pyramids as the world's most massive ancient monuments.The 2,200
year old Sacred Bo tree,Royal Twin Baths and Isurumuniya Lovers are
some of many Anuradapura highlights.

Air Taxi

Sri Lanka Air Taxi.A world trusted amphibious
air Craft operated by none other than Sri Lankan
Airlines. Sri Lankan Air Taxi flies to and from
Bandaranayaike International Airport, Ratmalana,
Katukurunda,Koggala,Ampara,Kandy Anuradapura
and Trincomalee.