"And beautiful as is much of Ceylon, and interesting as are its historical remains, the Sinhalese themselves are what makes the island… an unforgettable and cherished memory' says Raven Hart (1964)." The Sri Lankan people are one of the main attractions of Sri Lanka. This is a nation of ever smiling people and the visitors find them adorable, hospitable and always willing to help. The life of the majority of Sri Lankans is influenced by the compassionate teachings of the Buddha. Even the roots of those Sri Lankans who follow other faiths would in all probability have been nurtured by those teachings, for that it was Buddhism that was the religion of all Sri Lankans before Christianity and Islam were introduced to the Island in more recent times. That is what has made them a nation of tolerable and hospitable people.When you travel in the little Island you will meet friendly people; the children will wave from their doorsteps at the passing vehicle or at the visitor trekking on foot.

Festivals are a part of Sri Lankan culture and are observed in grand scale. Sri Lanka being a predominantly Buddhist country Buddhist festivals are more frequent. Full moon day of each month, called Poya day, is a day of religious observance for the Buddhists. On every Poya day there is some form of festival in the village temples. However the major full moon days are Duruthu (January), Vesak (May), Poson (June), Esala (August) and Unduvap (December) observed with greater pomp and colourful pageantry of elephants, dancers, drummers &whip crackers. It would be a delightful experience if one can coincide their holiday with the festival dates.

Objects carved in wood, made of brass and silver, decorated with lacquer, hand woven cloth and lace, beautiful reed mats, attractive batiks, pottery, masks, are among the handicraft items made by the traditional craftsmen of Sri Lanka. Our tours would ensure that you have opportunities to shop for these in reliable and reputable stores.