Explore Sri Lanka - March 2012

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‘Whale-watching’ is too passive a term as the boat speeds away in search of giant creatures of the deep.

Dressed in track bottoms and sneakers we put our stamina to the test and jogged along the newly laid tracks in Oruthota, Gampaha.

The town was gingerly rousing and I stood there, feeling like an unwitting witness of Kilinochchi in limbo.

Wimalay promptly set about his night’s routine, to begin one of the oldest of many traditions in farming culture – pel rekeema or guarding in huts.

Dating as far back as the 2nd Century BC, Velgam Vehera holds a significant place in the annals of history.

Amidst the bustle of the main street, the newly opened Wellawatte Market Complex looms as a striking edifice.

Thanks to the new Southern Expressway, now you can travel to Galle, have dinner and be back in no time at all.

Explore Sri Lanka Magazine Description:

The very first publication of BT Options, Explore Sri Lanka that began in 1987, celebrates 35 years of offering readers articles on travel destinations, off-the-beaten-track, retreats and getaways, serendipitous discoveries, cultural events, personalities and lifestyle, accompanied by captivating photography. The magazine caters to a broad readership including resident expatriates, local residents and Sri Lankan missions overseas. Distributed through a large subscriber base, the magazine is available at the Bandaranaike International Airport, hotels and resorts island-wide, onboard the national airline and lifestyle stores