SriLankan AirTaxi Flies to Anuradhapura. Daily Flights to Mahawilachchiya Tank from February 4 to 11 Provides Fast Aceess to Deyata Kirula Exhibition

03rd February 2012, www.dailynews.lk

SriLankan Air Taxi will operate daily scheduled flights to Mahawilachchiya Tank, Anuradhapura from February 4 to 11, 2012, providing fast and comfortable transfers to the exhibition venue of Deyata Kirula.

These special flights are in response to the strong demand for domestic travel within the country and in support of the government showcasing a series of development projects through this exhibition.

So far SriLankan Airlines has carried domestic travellers to 14 domestic tourist destinations and Mahawilachchiya will be added to its network as the 15th destination. The scheduled flights will depart from Peliyagoda pier and arrive in Mahavilachchiya daily, between February 4 to 11.

SriLankan will operate air taxi scenic flights in Anuradhapura for residents and visitors to the exhibition. For flight information and reservations, call Customer Service hotline 1979.

SriLankan Air Taxi, currently operates to popular tourist destinations; Bentota, Koggala, Dikwella, Dambulla, Kandy, (Polgolla and Victoria) Nuwara Eliya, Hambantota, Tissamaharama, Castlereagh, Arugam Bay, Ampara and Iranamadu either as scheduled flights or charters.

Air Taxi transfers passengers from Colombo to any point in its route network within half an hour to one hour, and is now one of the quickest methods of travel from Colombo to any part of the country. Charter flights are also offered to all Air Taxi destinations.

SriLankan Airlines will expand its Air Taxi operations to more destinations within the country, to ensure smooth and seamless transfers, especially for the increasing number of foreign visitors to the country.

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KumbukRiver, Highest Awarded Eco Resort at Buttala, Sri Lanka. National Exhibition Deyata Kirula Brings Spotlight Back on Buttala

01st February 2011, www.dailynews.lk

KumbukRiver continues to put Buttala in the spotlight as its jewel in the crown.

An ancient bastion of Dutugamunu fame, Buttala was a forgotten backwoods post until the Gam Udawa concept rode its way there, only to fade into obscurity yet again.

KumbukRiver emerged as the contemporary landmark which put Buttala on the world map. The spotlight is now back on Buttala as it braces itself to host the iconic national exhibition Deyata Kirula.

Nestled on the banks of a lively river on the edge of Yala, KumbukRiver, a 16-acre eco-resort in Buttala, is Sri Lanka’s highest-awarded tourism brand and continues to be in the eyes of the world media.

Made famous by a 40 foot-tall, two-storeyed eco-villa in the shape of an elephant, KumbukRiver has won a travel Oscar as the world’s leading eco-lodge at the coveted World Travel Awards.

It has also been picked by Times-Online as one of the world’s best green places and been included by Rough Guides in a special book titled ‘Clean Breaks: 500 new ways to see the world,’ and most recently was named amongst the top 20 most unusual hotels in the world. This spectacular and exclusive up-market eco-lodge also includes two other chalets in its sprawling location.

The KumbukRiver concept has been conceived keeping with the ethos of responsible tourism. The resort uses no electricity at present, and refuses to do so just to add to its theme providing an incredibly unique experience.

The atmosphere that emerges nightly in the warm amber light is an experience not to be missed for the sake of modern amenities, and probably recaptures life during the days of Sri Lankan kings. “Once you enter the resort property you are in a world of your own. KumbukRiver brings a touch of class and luxury to the usually rugged eco holidays,” a KumbukRiver spokesperson said.

“Visitors will discover a new meaning to life as they experience a memorable holiday in a new light. You have a whole river to yourself, 16-acres of privacy, great Sri Lankan food, mild weather and mosquito-free nights.