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| Regions: capital-colombo | hill-country | south-coast | Whatever historical conclusions can be drawn about the colonial period (1815-1948), there is no doubt that Britain's connection with Sri Lanka has been special. The British influence of that period can be seen all around Sri Lanka today. The city of Colombo is full of Old World charm in the sense that it is dotted with colonial buildings and parks. Some of the finest buildings arose at the turn of the century and the Lighthouse, the General Post Office, the old Senate building, deserve a special mention.
Talking about sport, there is no doubt that cricket is almost a religion in Sri Lanka and is played with a passion that far outstrips the way it is played in the Country that first introduced the Gentlemen's game to this island - Britain! Rugby is also a very popular sport and this originated on the playing fields of a certain British Public School! There is also golf in the most picturesque settings.
Experience the Royal Colombo Golf Club or the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club at an elevation of 6800 feet (1 600 meters) or for that matter, the Victoria Golf Club in Kandy, which to date has maintained its exclusive colonial charm and ambience. The world's most sought-after health drink - tea - was introduced by the British and now well known as Ceylon Tea.
The development of the rail and road networks opening this island destination to the world took place during the British period. Sri Lanka's strong and democratic political and judiciary systems are generally admired for their fairness - some British influences can naturally be found here. The English language is spoken widely in Sri Lanka with Sinhala and Tamil the main languages of the island.
Go down history with a stroll in the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens in Kandy, the onetime South East Asian Headquarters of Lord Louis Mountbatton during World War II. The most picturesque sites all along the road network were identified by the British as the ideal locations to take a break! ... and rest houses were built. These charming small hotels relive the bygone era.
The British touch continues to this modem day, with the recreation of the "Water wheels". Deep in the beautiful elevated valleys of Sri Lanka, near Kitulgala (the exotic site where the film "the Bridge on the river Kwai" was actually filmed) and Yatiyantota, you may meet a strange sight, that of an apparently ancient water wheel turning gracefully beside a tropical river or stream. These wheels are not grinding corn - their traditional role for a thousand years in distant Europe - but are the driving force behind a new electricity generating system developed to serve isolated villages, where a national grid electricity connection is simply not available. A partnership initiated by a UK charitable trust, the wheels are being locally manufactured and installed by the villagers themselves in a novel self-help programme, whereby whole communities can enjoy the benefit of their own AC, lighting, communications, improved health, education and initiating some local cottage industry. Villagers will be happy to demonstrate how one of man's oldest inventions - dating back over two thousand five hundred years - controlled by locally manufactured electronics, is improving their quality of life and opportunities, all in an environmentally friendly manner, with the British touch! | | Related Life Styles |  | Culture | | | | The culture of Sri Lanka has been influenced by many things in the past, but Sri Lanka has managed to retain much of its ancient, rich aspects. More... |
|  | Heritage | | | | Sri Lanka might be a small island but it contains an astonishing seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites within its compact shores – the same as heritage-packed Egypt. More... |
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The British Touch in Sri Lanka (Colonial Heritage) Tours |  | Sri Lanka Mini Cultural Heritage Tour and Beach Holiday | from £959 | | Discover the cultural heritage of Sri Lanka inclding Polonnaruwa Ancient City Tour, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Cave Tour, The Royal City of Kandy Tour, Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage with time on the beach to relax at the end of your trip. |
|  | Sri Lanka Mini Colonial Tour and Beach Holiday | from £879 | | Discover the colonial past of Sri Lanka in this unique tour while staying at some of the finest colonial style hotels. Tour includes The Royal City of Kandy Tour, Nuwara Eliya Tour, Capital Colombo Tour and Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage plus time on the beach to relax at the end of your trip. |
|  | Sri Lanka Mini Cultural Triangle and Wildlife Tour and Beach Holiday | from £989 | | Discover the world renowned Cultural Triangle and the wild life of Sri Lanka in this tour while staying at some of the finest hotels. Tour includes Anuradhapura Ancient City Tour, Polonnaruwa Ancient City Tour, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Caves, The Royal City of Kandy Tour, Peradeniya Botantical Gardens, Minneriya National Park, Negombo Village Tour, and Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage plus time on the beach to relax at the end of your trip. |
|  | Sri Lanka Mini Central Highlands Tour and Beach Holiday | from £939 | | Marvel at the spectacular scenery, history, archaeological sites, tea plantations and so much more in this very special mini tour incorporating all the best highlights that Sri Lanka’s highlands has to offer. You will be staying at some of the finest hotels that gives the spirit of this holiday but still retain the modern comforts. |
|  | Sri Lanka Luxury Heritage Tour and Beach Holiday | from £1379 | | Discover the cultural heritage of Sri Lanka with luxury inclding Polonnaruwa Ancient City Tour, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Cave Tour, The Royal City of Kandy Tour, Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage with time on a luxurous beach to relax at the end of your trip. |
|  | Sri Lanka Cultural Heritage Tour and Madilves Meedhupparu Holiday | from £1599 | | Discover the tranquil Maldives and the cultural heritage of Sri Lanka inclding Polonnaruwa Ancient City Tour, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Cave Tour, The Royal City of Kandy Tour, Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage. |
|  | Sri Lanka Cultural Heritage Tour and Maldives Hudhuranfushi Holiday | from £1479 | | Discover the tranquil Maldives and the cultural heritage of Sri Lanka inclding Polonnaruwa Ancient City Tour, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Cave Tour, The Royal City of Kandy Tour, Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage. |
|  | Sri Lanka Royal Kingdom Tour and Beach Holiday | from £1009 | | Discover the cultural past that dates back to the 5th century BC and the proud history of Sri Lanka. This unique holiday will take you to the most prominent historical ancient royal kingdoms in Sri Lanka give time to experience Sri Lanka's charming people, culture and diverse landscape. You will be staying at some of the finest hotels that give the sprit of this holiday but still retaining the modern comforts. |
|  | Sri Lanka T20 Colombo Finale Tour Holiday | from £1109 | | This package gives you the opportunity to watch the ICC Cricket T20 World Cup SEMI-FINALE matches and the FINAL in Sri Lanka. Come and watch whether England can defend its champion title. Book early and reserve this T20 cricket tour with a small deposit. Hurry! |
|  | Sri Lanka T20 Super Eight Kandy Tour Holiday | from £1569 | | This package gives you the opportunity to watch the six of the ICC Cricket T20 World Cup Super-Eight games played in Pallekelle, Kandy in Sri Lanka. This could be the most thrilling encounters for the defending champions England. Book early and reserve this T20 cricket tour with a small deposit. Hurry! |
|  | Sri Lanka T20 England Qualifier Tour Holiday | from £999 | | Come and watch one of the most thrilling encounters of the ICC T20 2012 World Cup, the qualifier matches. The package includes 2 England qualifier matches. Book early, reserve your hotels, tickets, transfers and tours with a small deposit. Hurry! |
|  | Sri Lanka T20 World Cup England Full Tour Holiday | from £2239 | | Come and support the current champion, England to defend title at the ICC T20 2012 World Cup. The package includes England qualifier matches played in Colombo, the Supper Eights matches in Pallekelle, Kandy, two semi-final matches and the final. Book early, reserve your hotels, tickets, transfers and tours with a small deposit. Hurry! |
|  | Sri Lanka T20 Super Eight Colombo Tour Holiday | from £1609 | | This package gives you the opportunity to watch the six of the ICC Cricket T20 World Cup Super-Eight games played in Colombo, Sri Lanka. This could be the most thrilling encounters for the defending champions England. Book early and reserve this T20 cricket tour with a small deposit. Hurry! |
|  | Sri Lanka T20 Sri Lanka Qualifier Tour Holiday | from £1009 | | Come and watch ICC T20 2012 World Cup qualifier matches that include Sri Lanka. The package includes 3 qualifier matches played in Hambantota to watch Sri Lanka to grab the top position in their group to qualify as Supper Eight Team. Book early, reserve your hotels, tickets, transfers and tours with a small deposit. Hurry! |
|  | Sri Lanka T20 World Cup Sri Lanka Full Tour Holiday | from £2219 | | Come and support the host country, Sri Lanka at the ICC T20 2012 World Cup. The package includes Sri Lanka qualifier matches played in Colombo, the Supper Eights matches in Pallekelle, Kandy, two semi-final matches and the final. Book early, reserve your hotels, tickets, transfers and tours with a small deposit. Hurry! |
|  | Sri Lanka T20 Colombo Finale Beach Stay Holiday | from £939 | | This package gives you the opportunity to watch the ICC Cricket T20 World Cup SEMI-FINALE matches and the FINAL in Sri Lanka. Come and watch whether England can defend its champion title. Book early and reserve this T20 cricket beach stay with a small deposit. Hurry! |
|  | Sri Lanka T20 Super Eight Colombo Beach Stay Holiday | from £1529 | | This package gives you the opportunity to watch the six of the ICC Cricket T20 World Cup Super-Eight games played in Colombo, Sri Lanka. This could be the most thrilling encounters for the defending champions England. Book early and reserve this T20 cricket beach stay with a small deposit. Hurry! |
|  | Sri Lanka T20 England Qualifier Beach Stay Holiday | from £929 | | Come and watch one of the most thrilling encounters of the ICC T20 2012 World Cup, the qualifier matches. The package includes 2 England qualifier matches. Book early, reserve your hotels, tickets and transfers with a small deposit. Hurry! |
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Excursions of The British Touch in Sri Lanka (Colonial Heritage), Sri Lanka |  | Peradeniya Botanical Gardens | Kandy | hill country | | Peradeniya Botanical Gardens is the foremost of its kind in Sri Lanka in both size and splendour. It was created by the Kandyan King for the enjoyment of the aristocracy. Today the gardens have an orchid house, spice garden, Japanese garden, picturesque lake filled with water lilies and more. | | |
|  | Kandy Evening Cultural Dance Show | Kandy | hill country | | In the late evening be escorted to a performance of the energetic traditional Kandyan Cultural Dance show, accompanied by tumultuous drumming and climaxes with the amazing fire-walking show. | | |
|  | Mihintale Tour | Mihintale | ancient cities | | Mihintale is a sacred mountain peak considered to be the location where Buddhism was first introduced to the island of Sri Lanka. The mountain peak is approached by a grand stairway of 1840 granite steps. | | |
|  | Avukana Buddha statue | Kala Wewa | ancient cities | | The magnificent free-standing Avukana Buddha statue carved out of a single granite rock face during the 5th century is the tallest Buddha statue in existence today. | | |
|  | Kelaniya Buddhist Temple (Kelaniya Maha Viharaya) | Kelaniya | capital colombo | | It is believed that the Buddha visited the temple of Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya. You’ll see a series of wall paintings in the interior that date from the mid-20th century. | | |
|  | Negombo Fishing Harbour | Negombo | capital colombo | | Despite this fact Negombo has become a popular tourist destination, Negombo has still managed to maintain its traditional fishing heritage. Visit the Negombo harbour to see the fisherman who are still trying to earn their daily living through long established fishing practices. | | |
|  | St Marys Church | Negombo | capital colombo | | One of Negombo’s most important structures is St. Mary’s Church. This holy building is lavish and grand in nature, standing tall amidst other structures in the town. | | |
|  | Anuradhapura Ancient City Tour | Anuradhapura | ancient cities | | Anuradhapura ancient city in Sri Lanka is a magical place. Anuradhapura features some of the most ancient archaeological treasures in Sri Lanka dating back to the 4th century BC. It is one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites that must be missed. | | |
|  | Polonnaruwa Ancient City Tour | Polonnaruwa | ancient cities | | Polonnaruwa ancient city remains one of the best planned archaeological relic sites in the country, standing testimony to the discipline and greatness of the Kingdom's first rulers. The ancient city of Polonnaruwa has been declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO. | | |
|  | Sigiriya Rock Fortress | Sigiriya | ancient cities | | Sigiriya Rock Fortress is another fascinating World Heritage site dating back to the 5th century which was once a stronghold for a king who sought refuge. It remains on a 200 meter high rock with magnificent views of the surrounding jungle. | | |
|  | Royal City of Kandy Tour | Kandy | hill country | | Kandy is Sri Lanka's last royal kingdom and is a World Heritage site. The tour will take you to the Temple of the Tooth Relic, a magnificent golden roofed temple, Kandy Museum, Kandy Dance show, Botanical Gardens, Market Place and gem & jewellery shops. | | |
|  | Nuwara Eliya Tour | Nuwara Eliya | hill country | | Nuwara Eliya is at the heart of the southern hill country, Sri Lanka’s highest town and a favourite hill station during British colonial period. Nuwara Eliya is renowned for its perennial spring-like climate, carpets of lush green tea, 18 hole golf course, Little England, Victoria Park and more. | | |
|  | T20 England Qualifyier 1 | Colombo | capital colombo | | | | |
|  | T20 England Qualifyier 2 | Colombo | capital colombo | | | | |
|  | T20 Australia and India Qualifyier | Colombo | capital colombo | | | | |
|  | T20 Super Eight Day 1 Matches | Kandy | hill country | | | | |
|  | Horton Plains | Nuwara Eliya | hill country | | Horton Plains is one of the most popular and a unique natural attraction in Sri Lanka. It is located 2000m high plateau 28km south of Nuwara Eliya and its known for its beautiful landscapes, rare plants, animal life and World’s End where the plains comes suddenly to an end. | | |
|  | Adams peak | Ratnapura | hill country | | The 2,243 m (7,360-ft) high summit is situated in the middle of a wildlife sanctuary called Peak Wilderness. According to Buddhist history the footprint at the summit of the mountain is of Lord Buddha, left during his third visit to Sri Lanka. | | |
|  | T20 Super Eight Day 3 Matches | Kandy | hill country | | | | |
|  | T20 South Africa v Zimbabwe Qualifyier | Colombo | capital colombo | | | | |
|  | T20 Super Eight Day 5 Matches | Kandy | hill country | | | | |
|  | T20 Super Eight Day 6 Matches | Colombo | capital colombo | | | | |
|  | T20 Semi Final 1 | Colombo | capital colombo | | | | |
|  | T20 Semi Final 2 | Colombo | capital colombo | | | | |
|  | T20 Final 2012 | Colombo | capital colombo | | | | |
|  | T20 Super Eight Day 2 Matches | Colombo | capital colombo | | | | |
|  | Capital Colombo City Tour | Colombo | capital colombo | | Colombo, Sri Lanka's biggest city is a colourful and bustling place offering an array of sights, tastes and experiences. You will visit the Hindu temple with elaborate stone carvings, the Dutch Church dating back to 1749, the historic Devatgahaha Mosque, the Gangarama Temple and more. | | |
|  | T20 Super Eight Day 4 Matches | Colombo | capital colombo | | | | |
|  | T20 West Indies Qualifyier | Colombo | capital colombo | | | | |
|  | Galle Fort | Galle | south coast | | Galle is famous for its Dutch Fort built in the 17th century, which is now a World Heritage Site. | | |
|  | England vs Sri Lanka 1st Test | Galle | south coast | | Come and experience world class cricket and join England as they take on Sri Lanka in the 1st Test match of the England tour of Sri Lanka 2012 at the Galle International stadium on March 26th 2012. | | |
|  | England vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test | Colombo | capital colombo | | Come and experience world class cricket and join England as they take on Sri Lanka in the 2nd Test match of the England tour of Sri Lanka 2012 at the Colombo R. Premadasa International stadium on April 3rd 2012. | | |
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Other Articles |  | Active | | There is no better or more exhilarating way to discover Sri Lank’s spectacular scenery and nature than through white water rafting down a majestic river, trekking & hiking in Horton Plains National Park, rock-climbing and caving of the Knuckles mountain range, mountain biking in the Hill Country, horse riding, camping, jeep safaris – the options are endless. More... |  | Adventure | | Sri Lanka's diversity of topography and climate results in the island being the perfect year-round location for activity and adventure. More... |  | Anniversary | | Going on a romantic holiday to a tropical paradise such as Sri Lanka can be a great way to celebrate your anniversary. More... |  | Ayurvedic | | Sri Lanka's ancient history has a page devoted to the world of "Ayurveda" meaning the science of life and is the most scientific and complete system of preventative and curative medical care known to mankind. More... |  | Culture | | The culture of Sri Lanka has been influenced by many things in the past, but Sri Lanka has managed to retain much of its ancient, rich aspects. More... |  | Golf | | . More... |
| Sri Lanka Weather | | Sri Lanka weather is slightly complicated by having two monsoons and an inter-monsoonal period when rain can occur in many parts of the island. As a result, Sri Lanka has become an all year around travel destination. More... | |
| Best Time to Travel to Sri Lanka | | Visitors come to Sri Lanka all year around. Sri Lanka’s climate means that it is always the ‘right’ beach season somewhere on the coast. More... |
| Sri Lanka Visa Requirements | | Sri Lanka tourists visa regulations are simple. USA and most European countries receive 30 days tourist visa on arrival. More... |
| Foreign Embassies in Sri Lanka | | As a tourist, it is always important to know where the foreign embassy is in Sri Lanka and what they can and cannot do to help you. More... |
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