4701. Sas Bahu Temple - An Udaipur attraction
July 22, 2011
First time visitors to the country will find India colourful, vibrant and spicy, with its cultural heritage, ancient marvels and delicious cuisine. India continues to be a top tourist destination for a variety of reasons. It is a place of diverse cultures, with an inclusiveness that allows anyone to...
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4702. Motor Sport Events 2011, a Sri Lankan attraction
July 22, 2011
Despite being a comparatively small nation Sri Lanka has more than its share of motor racing enthusiasts, including talented drivers and riders and the myriad of fans who follow the competitive scene closely. Many different motoring events may be enjoyed in the island nation, including circuit racin...
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4703. Madol Duwa - Where the Folk Tales Begin
July 22, 2011
A speck in the vast Indian Ocean to most, Sri Lanka is a plentiful land which continues to attract thousands of visitors each year to its magical shores. Boasting a diverse range of climatic zones offering soothing cool weather to those who crave it and enlivening sunshine just a few hours’ drive aw...
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4704. A Fishy Tale - Negombo Fisherman's Festival
July 22, 2011
Ever since the outrigger canoes were introduced to Negombo in the 17th century by Portuguese colonisers, a majority of the local people have been going to sea to earn their livelihood as fishermen and still continue this lifestyle relying on their traditional knowledge of the seasons. They ply their...
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4705. Forging a New Path - Poson Festival
July 22, 2011
Poson month marks the anniversary of the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka in the royal era in the 3rd century BCE by the royal missionary monk Mahinda on the day of the full moon. The first ever Buddhist sermon in the country is said to have been preached by Mahinda to Devanampiyatissa, the kin...
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4706. Seasons in the Sun - Holiday in Negombo
July 22, 2011
It is tempting to say that a holiday in Negambo would consist of soaking up the sun, swimming lazily in warm azure waters, walking on the beach and enjoying sunsets over the Indian Ocean. It is all there, these ideal ingredients for a holiday. However a holiday also means getting to know what makes ...
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4707. Tales of History and Ecology - Galle Excursions
July 22, 2011
Galle has long been a gateway to the south of Sri Lanka and is an ideal point to plan excursions around the city and surrounding areas further afield. Several of Sri Lanka’s ecological and historical sites are within easy reach of the city. Founded in the 16th century by the Portu...
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4708. Explore the World Beneath in Marine Life Haven Maldives
July 22, 2011
Marine biologists have long stated that it is the abundance of coral reefs in the waters around the Maldives islands that are responsible for the archipelago’s diverse marine life inheritance. Dubbed by many as a no holds barred treasure trove of marine life, the over 70 species of coral reefs fo...
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4709. The beautiful Maldivian Atolls
July 22, 2011
The paradise islands of the Maldives are a ring shaped conformation of thousands of atolls made up of coral. The word atoll is actually derived from the Maldivian language Divehi; it is thought to have come from the word Atholhu which means Small Island. Evidenced from this alone, it is apparent ...
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4710. Coral Reefs In Maldives - A Fishy Adventure
July 21, 2011
Maldives is a very unique country. It is actually made up of over a 1000 coral islands grouped into 26 atolls (islands consisting of circular coral reefs surrounding a lagoon). Only about 200 of the islands are inhabited, and a further 80 of them have tourist resorts built on them. The islands ar...
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Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe
