Explore Sri Lanka Magazine - February 2020

In this issue

As the Full Moon of February rises in the sky, the city of Colombo becomes a center of cultural splendor, with the sounds of drums, hevisi and dancing reverberating into the night.

Listed at number eight by Lonely Planet’s Best in Asia, Arugambay in the East Coast, with several surf points provides a total experience with surfing, culture, wildlife and lifestyle. Its laid-back beachside vibe, attracts surfers of all levels and sun-seekers from around the globe.

During the week of Thai Pongal, the streets of Pettah are filled with greenery and colorful flowers. Rows and rows of several make-shift stalls and carts displayed unique decorations for the ‘festival of harvest’.

Umandawa Monastery, a concept by Most Ven Siri Samanthabadra Arahath Thero commemorated its fourth year anniversary with a series of activities including a Kiri Danaya for 108 Kiri Ammarawaru.

Sri Pada, Samanalakanda or Adam’s Peak, the sacred mountain is visited by thousands of pilgrims to pay homage to the large footprint at the summit.

Heritance Negombo offers ‘Let’s Sea’, a one-of-kind Sunday special seafood experience at the Bluetan Restaurant, that will certainly tingle your taste buds.

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