Welcome to Sri Lanka!

Why holidays in Sri Lanka? The lush green island called "pearl of the Indian Ocean" offers a wide range of attractions and activities for holiday makers. A surprisingly large variety of climate and vegetation zones and a rich natural and cultural heritage will allow you to enjoy relaxing or exciting holidays or both.

Why Mihintale?

My hometown Mihintale, where my company and my first guesthouse is located, is a renowned place among Buddhists or people interested in Buddhism, since it is the place where Buddhism was introduced on the island of Sri Lanka more than 2300 years ago. In commemoration of this, Poson Poya celebrations in Mihintale are one of the two most significant events in Sri Lanka's Buddhist feast calendar, besides Esala Perahera in Kandy. The remnants of a large monastic complex can still be seen in Mihintale. They are very picturesque due to their scenic location in a group of hills.  The surroundings of Mihintale are highly attractive for nature lovers.

Mihintale is situated in only 10 km distance from Sri Lanka's most famous ancient capital and first UNSESCO World Heritage Site, Anuradhapura. Actually, as Mihintale is more tranquil than the busy new town to the south of Anuradhapura's excavation area, my guest house is a perfect location for those spending two or more nights in this area to explore Anuradhapura in some more detail.

Mihintale is a perfect starting point for day trips to all major attractions of Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle. Furthermore Trincomalee and other coastal areas are within day tour distance. For those interested in seeing the unknown heritage sites of the beaten track, Mihintale is very close to the untouched historical region called Vanni, it is full of small ancient excavation sites off the beaten track.

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location of Mihintale in Sri Lanka

First House Mihintale

87, Missaka Mawatha, Mihintale 50300, Sri Lanka.

Tel 0094 25 2266828

Nuwan Chintaka Gajanayaka,
owner of First House Mihintale,
general manager of Lanka Excursion Holidays

Lanka Excursions Holidays

255/24, "Green Park" Dawatagahawatta, Thimbirigaskatuwa, Mahahunupitiya East, Negombo, Sri Lanka

Tel 0094 71 6097795

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Cultural and local activities in Sri Lanka
guaranteed during
Holidays with Nuwan
- Tailor-made tours
- Personal guiding service
- Guesthouse in Mihintale
- Ayurvedic treatment

Why Sri Lanka Holidays
with Nuwan?

My family-run guesthouse and personal driving and guiding service will guarantee a private atmosphere and Sri Lankan hospitality, travelling according to your own wishes and preferences, without risks of tourist traps. My expertise will help you to visit all well-known places of interest and can show you many sites untouched by mass tourism, too.

truthfully pious Buddhists

Those interested in Sri Lanka's culture are usually eager to learn more about its Theravada traditions. As a licenced guide, I can explain Buddhist history and backgrounds of heritage sites, of course. But as a practicing Buddhist I can also introduce you to monks and scholars not involved in the tourism industry or give advise concerning undisturbed places where you can follow genuine local meditation classes.

culture is more than the past

I hope to support those who like to meet locals, to learn more about today's culture, to study their daily activities as well as their festival days. Those farms, markets and kitchens or schools, social institutions and monasteries not inviting busloads are usually most fascinating for open-minded individual travellers. I can promise honest advice, what are genuine places and how to behave.

genuine off-the beaten track

Don't miss Sri Lanka's World Heritage Sites! But believe me: There is much more to see for lovers of ancient sites. There is one charming characteristic of Sri Lankan heritage destinations you will only experience when visiting remote places: architecture is closely related to nature in Sri Lanka.

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