Very special places you must see in Sri Lanka
There are many special places you must visit during your holiday in Sri Lanka. These places are not very popular as only few people are aware of these places, especially the true value and the history behind.
Randenigala Wild Life Sanctuary, great place for bird watching
Wasgamuwa National Park, is famous for elephant habitant and world famous ancient ruins
Somawathiya national park
Galoya National Park, an ecological destination
In addition to the national park, three sanctuaries were declared to protect the catchments area of this tank. They are
Senanayake Samudra Sanctuary
Gal Oya Valley North-East Sanctuary and Gal Oya Valley South-West Sanctuary
Hummanaya, popular Blow Hole
Rekawa, among the top 10 eco friendly destinations in the world
Kanniya Hot Wells Springs, one of 7 wonders in Sri Lanka
Ranmasu Uyana, ancient Royal leisure park
Ambekke Devalaya is world famous for it’s carved
woodern work
Trincomalee Harbour, 5th largest natural Harbour in the world
Parakrama Samudra, an inland sea
Buddhism in Sri Lanka .
Buddhism in Sri Lanka .. read the origin of Buddhism in Sri Lanka Buddhism in Sri Lanka has a very long and exciting history. Popular Buddhist traditions, historical source both literacy and epigraphically prove the fact that the missionary who brought Buddhism to the island of Lanka was no other than the Thera Mahinda. Mahavansa, the main literary source of the early history of Sri Lanka gives us an authentic account of the three Buddhists councils held in India – first just after the Parinibbana of Buddha and the advent of Buddhism to Ceylon. Some inscriptions found in Dambulla caves recording grants to the Sangha has used the Brahani Scripts from which the Sinhala alphabet evolved. Archaeological sources revealing the creative talents of the Sinhala artists of yore, magnificent structures as dagabas, monasteries, uposatha (Sanga Kamma) halls not only prove the creativity of one of ancient artists but also a highly developed culture behind it which blossomed after the coming of Buddhism. Names such as Mihintale Maha Guhava etc. commemorate the name of the great Thera Mahinda forever as the founder of Buddhism in Sri Lanka .
Climate of Sri Lanka
Climate of Sri Lanka, Best in the world and an ideal holiday destination for you!
Visit world famous Garden City of Asia, Nuwara Eliya you will find best climate of Sri Lanka
Food in Sri Lanka, unique like it's culture
Food in Sri Lanka is unique like its culture. Most of the Sri Lankans eat vegetables. The specialty in Sri Lankan food is that same food is differently made in different Regions. With a large community of farmers the Rice and curry is the main food in Sri Lanka.
Rice & Curry is the main food of Sri Lanka
Hoppers
String-hoppers
Pittu
Kiribath (milk rice)
Kolakenda
Thosai
Uppuma
Vadai
Roti
HERBAL AYURVEDIC FOODS
Welpenela
Karapincha
Bittergourd (Karawila)
Kirindiya
Cucumber
Pomegranate
Jak
Mango
Timbiri
Coral Tree
Nelli
Kohomba (Margosa or Azadirachta)
Katukarosana (Picrorhiza Kurroa)
Gotukola (Sentella Asiatica)
Art of Sri Lanka, Music and Dance
Art of Sri Lanka, Music and Dance
The architecture, literature, music, dance and visual art of Sri Lanka all bear the definitive seal of centuries old Buddhist culture which had hold sway over the social fabric of the country. Until the coming of the British, poetry, music and dances were almost entirely ceremonial and devotional performances. Its only by the mid- 19th century that Sri Lanka opened its windows to the outside cultural influences. This was hastened by the advent of the printing press.
Literature found are over 3000 years old
Music and dance: Kandyan dancing, one of the best in the world
representing the 18 demons of disease.
Devil Mask Dance
Architecture and Art of Sri Lanka – Buddhist influence
European Influence
The pantiled roofs and verandahs which grace many a quaint old building are living examples of the Portugese and Dutch architectural legacy. Many Dutch buildings are still found in Galle, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya houses, many surviving buildings from the British Colonial Era. room for contrasting tones. Dancers, usually women go through a routine of sinuous poses and flowing arm movements.
How to start a Business in Sri Lanka
Starting a business varies from place to place. Unlike other countries, Sri Lanka is more open. Easy going formalities allow anyone to invest easily in this island. At present Sri Lankan economy is blossoming quite easily due to lax taxes and red tape which have been driving businessmen quite crazy for a long time. This page provides a valuable infomation how to start a buinsess in sri Lanka.
Investment doesn't offer your very immediate returns, but it steadly grows as time pass through. Few of the most successful sectors in Sri Lanka which I recommand is: Garment Technology, Tea Industry, Rubber Industry, Software Development and Call Center Operations.
1. Talk to the Sri Lanka Board of Investment.
3. Register your business with Goverment firm.
4. Find a business consultantant locally
5. Promote your business ideas throguh local media.
6. Create demand for your product and services worldwide.
7. analyse your income progress
8. have a continous improvement procedurs
Tips
Warnings
Registration Requirements:
1 Apply for approval name 3 days LKR 350 + 15% VAT
2 Register at the Companies Registry 3 days LKR 9550 + 15% VAT for registration fee (form 1) + LKR 350 + 15% VAT for each of the forms: 18 & 19
3 Register with tax authorities to obtain a TIN 2 days no charge
4 Register with Department of Labor to obtain EPF and ETF registration 1 day to file and approximately one month for the ETF and EPF numbers to be issued no charge
Procedure 1 (Apply for approval name)
Cost to complete – LKR 350 + 15% VAT
Comment – The reservation is valid for 3 months
Procedure 2.(Register at the Companies Registry)
Cost to complete:LKR 9550 + 15% VAT for registration fee (form 1) + LKR 350 + 15% VAT for each of the forms: 18 & 19
Comment:
A company may draft or adopt the standard set of articles of association in Table A of the Companies Act of Sri Lanka, No.3 of 2007. Professional charges are higher for drafting new articles of association than for adopting the standard articles.
Procedure 3.(Register with tax authorities to obtain a TIN)
Cost to complete:no charge
Comment:
The applicant or an authorized representative of the applicant must be physically present at the Inland Revenue Department to pick up and complete the application for a TIN number. The taxpayer identification number (TIN) and the VAT registration number (temporary) can be obtained in a day. To obtain permanent VAT registration, the applicant must submit documents proving turnover of LKR 500,000 over 3 months. This is done along with income tax registration. The procedure takes 1–3 days.
Procedure 4.(Register with Department of Labor to obtain EPF and ETF registration)
Cost to complete: no charge
Comment:
Companies must register with two funds, the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and the Employees Trust Fund (ETF). Both funds are government-owned and maintained by the Central Bank. To register with these funds, the employer must visit the Ministry of Labor and complete relevant forms. Companies must also pay gratuities to employees that have been employed for more than 5 years. The gratuity provisions do not apply to companies that have fewer than 15 employees. There is no pension scheme for private sector employees. Businesses that engage in activities of a dangerous nature should obtain special Factories Ordinance checkups.
National zoo in Sri Lanka, one of the largest in Asia
Sri Lanka's premier zoo at Dehiwela, which is located 11km from Capital Colombo. The National Zoo in Sri lanka is one of the finest and largest in Asia. It may not be the best but is being developed to modern standards. Well laid out gardens give the visitor an opportunity to relax forget the busy schedules back at home or at the office and to get away from the polluted and noisy atmosphere.