Kala Pola is an art festival that was initiated in 1993. Since its inception, art lovers have been flocking to Green Path each year, a street that is transformed into a vibrant open air art gallery. The event is organised by the George Keyt Foundation together with our parent company John Keells Holidays PLC. This art auction is the ideal platform for young artists and sculptors who wouldn't normally have the resources to display their work. This year, Kala Pola is hoping to draw more artists from the North and East of the island.
The vibrant event offers visitors a myriad of imaginative creations, showcasing the multi-cultural, kaleidoscopic talents of our local artists.
Walkers Tours will be able to organise a trip to this lively art gallery, which will be held on the 29th of January 2012.
Sri Lanka is listed as one of the top five destinations in 2012
Conde Nast Traveler magazine, amongst the worlds leading travel magazines, has listed Sri Lanka as one of the top five destinations to watch out in 2012. This year Sri Lanka secures third position as one of the hottest new tourist destinations, the world over.
The magazine believes that, ‘One of the great joys of travel is the feeling you've discovered somewhere special, somewhere that's all yours, for the first time - before the developers move in and the crowds descend. It could be a new and unexplored region, like the Arctic Circle, or an entire country that has been off-limits to tourists for political reasons, such as Sri Lanka and Burma.
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Adam's Peak climbing season begins!
Adams peak or Sripada, has been a popular pilgrimage site for many years. Revered by Muslims, Hindus, Christians and Buddhists alike, this climb is an experience of a life time. It is believed that during Lord Buddha's third visit to Sri Lanka, the summit of this mountain is where he placed his footprint. This is the reasoning behind the name Sripada (meaning sacred footprint). Muslims believe that this footprint belongs to Adam, while Christians believe it to be the holy footprint of St. Thomas; Hindus revere the peak for being the site of Lord Shivas footprint. It is evident that this mountain is a sanctuary for all faiths.
The lofty peak provides breath taking views of the country side and is also known for having the best view of the sunrise in Sri Lanka. Thousands commence their climb to the top at night, making it to the summit right in time for the rose hued sunrise. Many describe this pilgrimage as an awe-inspiring, moving experience that must not be missed. The climbing season is between the full moon in December (10th) until the full moon in May (5th). Walkers Tours will be happy to organise your Adam's peak experience during these months.