The Great Gathering
In drawing together elephants from across the north-central dry zone, it functions as an intermingling event for genes of different elephant groups.
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The Faith of Yalpanam
cultureIn the heart of Jaffna, the resplendent Nallur Kandaswamy Temple holds its sacred, annual 27-day long Nallur Festival, the island’s longest festival.
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A Procession of Colours
cultureExperiencing the island’s most colourful procession- a fusion of Sri Lanka’s rich heritage and culture.
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Heroes in a Hard Shell
eco and sustainability / natureCreating a safe haven for the humble beginnings of an eternal journey
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CLEAN CONSCIENCE
eco and sustainability / nature / routes and journeysWelcome to the 7-day luxury eco-tour of Sri Lanka that doesn’t cost the earth
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SRI LANKA: EAST COAST ROAD TRIP
culture / food and drink / nature / routes and journeysA 7-day guide to the beaches, temples, wildlife and surf spots on the undiscovered side of Sri Lanka
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SLENDER IS THE NIGHT
eco and sustainability / natureFrom night walks to see slender loris to the elephant gathering at Minneriya – the wildlife wonders of Jetwing Vil Uyana
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48 HOURS IN THE CULTURAL TRIANGLE
culture / eco and sustainability / nature / routes and journeysThe ultimate two-day tour, taking in Sigiriya and the Dambulla Cave Temples
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NEW BALANCE
culture / eco and sustainability / routes and journeysDiscovering the secrets of Ayurveda on a life-enhancing tour of Sri Lanka
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RISING STARS
eco and sustainabilityHow the Jetwing Youth Development Programme is changing young people’s horizons in Sri Lanka
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THE ISLAND KITCHEN: Hoppers
culture / food and drinkLearn how to make amazing egg hoppers with our authentic Sri Lankan recipe
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GALLE: To The Lighthouse
culture / food and drink / nature / routes and journeysCombine cultural wonders and incredible wildlife watching in this definitive 4-day guide to Galle
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48 Hours in Colombo
culture / food and drinkFrom secret street food spots to historic city walks, discover the best of Colombo with this two-day city guide
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A Slow Train To Hill Country
culture / nature / routes and journeysThe many natural and cultural highs of train travel from Colombo to Ella
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The Insider Guide To Yala
natureFrom leopard spotting to diving shipwrecks – expert tips on Yala National Park safaris and Sri Lanka’s southeast coast
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Tea Story
food and drink / natureFrom meeting pluckers to tasting Ceylon Tea’s finest flushes – a tea lover’s trip through Sri Lanka’s Hill Country
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Chasing Waterfalls
natureGetting wet in Wellawaya – home of Sri Lanka’s finest waterfalls and wild swimming spots
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In The Land Of Giants
nature / routes and journeysSea turtles, blue whales and Sri Lankan elephants on a three-day wildlife tour of the south coast
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The Island Kitchen
culture / food and drinkFive authentic Sri Lankan ‘Rice & Curry’ recipes you have to try
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Field To Fork
culture / eco and sustainability / food and drinkExperiencing the life, culture and home-cooking of traditional Sri Lankan paddy farmers
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