Ayurweda , Eco & Trade

 

Ayurveda Sri Lanka

An ancient Secret, a Modern Luxury……
Sri Lanka is a kingdom of rich heritage, one of which is its indigenous method of Medicine, which has been practiced by the people since time immemorial. The Ayurveda system of medicine from North India, the Siddha system of medicine from South India and the Unani system of medicine of Arabs enriched with contributions from the traditional system of medication called Desheeya Chikitsa is popularly known as the Indigenous system of medicine in Sri Lanka.

Ayurveda Treatments-

Ayurveda treatment is intended to gather the toxins in definite parts of the body and then expel these substances from the body. Once the body is purified it is ready to be given and benefit from the rejuvenation process, which can lead to eternal good health.

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Are you overworked &stressed out? Need to re-energize your batteries?
Then take a look at Ayurveda health programs.

Recommended Ayurvedic Resorts and Spas in Sri Lanka

01) Nooit Gedacht Ayurveda Resort, Unawatuna, Sri Lanka -
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The Ayurveda Health Resort Nooit Gedacht is located inside an old colonial residence which was built in 1735 for the Dutch commander of Point De Galle.

02) Nature Lanka Ayurveda Health Resort, Tangalle, Sri Lanka -
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A premiere Ayurveda Health Resort located on Sri Lanka's beautiful south coast.

Eco Village, Dodanduwa, Sri Lanka

Eco Village is the fulfillment of a father’s tribute to a heroic son. It is synonymous with nature and for those who are familiar with the concept of eco-tourism; this is one of the right places to visit. The world renowned “Island Hermitage” founded by the European scholar and monk Venerable Nyanatiloka nearly 10 decades ago can be seen at a distance. The peaceful atmosphere and outstanding scenic beauty of Dodanduwa lagoon, as well as its surroundings have their own charm even today.

The concept of Eco Village has been praised in several international travel books. The serenity that pervades at Eco Village makes it an ideal location and most sought after venue for romantic weddings, meetings, seminars and other private functions. Friendly service and excellent food make it a venue suitable for any occasion.

Eco Village has limited, but different types of accommodation facilities. They are simple, cozy and elegantly designed to suit individual tastes and needs.

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Spice Sri Lanka

As you head towards the central hills you will find clusters of shops on the Kandy Road that specialize in selling many different items - cane, brassware and leather among them. In addition, visit a spice garden to purchase cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, mace, black pepper and turmeric. Wander through the fragrant groves and you will be amazed by the superior quality of fresh spices compared to those on your supermarket shelf.

Variety is the spice of life, the variety of spices hand-reared and harvested alongside Kandy-Matale road must be Sri Lanka’s immortal soul. Here you’ll find in abundance the great scents, tastes and medicines that made and make Sri Lanka famous. Stroll around the fragrant greenery and through the cardamom groves in the shade of huge tropical trees and give your sense of smell a new lease on life. Sniff, see and learn about nutmeg, pepper, cloves, curry, cinnamon and many others at Matale, and experience the great riches of Sri Lanka’s cuisine and traditional Ayurveda therapy.

Recommended Spice Gardens in Sri Lanka

  1.   Ranweli Spice Garden - 99
  2.   Highland Spice Garden - 25

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Ceylon Tea

Ceylon tea from Sri Lanka, acclaimed as the best teas in the world has its inherent unique characteristics and reputation running through more than a century. The influence of climatic conditions of its plantation imparts to the product a variety of flavors and aromas, synonymous with quality.

Tea Museum at Hantane, Kandy: The Hantane tea factory is located three miles from Kandy. The ground accommodates heavy machinery; the first floor occupies some examples in the withering process. Library and the Audio-visual presentations in the second floor whilst the sales outlets are found in the third floor. The fourth floor is to be converted to a deluxe restaurant.

Amazon Teas

A prominent tea exporter; Amazon is synonymous with quality and creative packaging. The company has been keeping up with the changes in the tea market in the last few years and moving its standards upward to meet the customer expectations by incorporating a pure, unparalleled collection of natural tea with superior taste and elegantly designed packaging. The product range created by Amazon Teas varies from authentic black teas to green and herbal teas. Packed according to the highest standards, a tantalizing multitude of choices are available to satisfy even the most discerning tastes.

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Trade and Shopping Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka offers an interesting and existing array of items for shoppers. Gems, Finished Garments, Batiks, Tea and Handicrafts are popular shopping itineraries among the tourists. Handlooms fabric materials, leather products, furniture, reproduction of antiques, jewelry and ceramic are also popular with visitors of fine taste who appreciate the very best.

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Batiks

Another souvenir of southern Sri Lanka is a batik garment or wall-hanging. The art of batik-making was imported from Indonesia by the Dutch in the 16th century. Since then, the craft has developed a distinctive Sri Lankan flavor, a charming character of its own. Batik is made using pure, natural fibers such as cotton, linen or silk. The fabric is waxed and dyed to create intricate patterns or scenes.

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Batik workshops in Sri Lanka

  1. Baba Batik factory
  2. Gunatilake Batik factory

Gems & Jewelry

Watch out for the jewelry shops. Around 800BC the Romans incorporated rubies obtained from the island in their jewelry. Later on the islanders realized that they were missing out on the value addition of gems, so they became some of the finest jewelers in the world.

There are various Gem & Jewellery workshops which have been recognized & approved by the National Gem & Jewellery Authority of Sri Lanka. They sell precious & Semi precious Gem stones such as finest Blue, Yellow, White & Green Sapphires, Rubies, and Star Sapphires & Cat's eyes etc.

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Recommended Gem & Jewelry workshops in Sri Lanka

  1. Hemachandras Gem Museum & Workshop
  2. Amith Gem Museum & Workshop
  3. Opanima Gem Museum & Workshop
  4. Vogue Jewelers – the bridal jewelry specialists in the island.

Handicrafts

The woodwork takes pride of place with many intricately carved figurines, plaques and trays; while brass, silver and mixed metal is used to make beautiful mirrors, picture frames, letter openers and serviette rings. There’s also leather-work like wallets, purses and belts, and reed-work like mats, food baskets, and shopping bags that are enchanting in their simplicity. In addition, check out the elegant wall-hangings that are made in Dumbara near Kandy.

Recommended Handicraft workshops and showrooms in Sri Lanka

  1. Rajanima Crafts – Kandy
  2. Pung Craft - Giritale
  3. Dhammika Woodcarving - Polonnaruwa
  4. Nishantha Ebony Factory - Polonnaruwa

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Traditional Masks in Sri Lanka

The traditional masks are carved from light Balsa like Kaduru wood (Nux vomica). Kaduru trees grow in the marshy lands bordering paddy fields. The wood is smoke dried for a week in preparation. The hand carved & hand painted masks in traditional dance dramas are vibrant & colorful. The colourful & vibrant naga raksha (Cobra demon) mask of the Raksha Kolama (Demon dance), consist of a ferocious face with bulging, popping & staring eyes, a bloodthirsty carnivorous tongue lolling out of wide mouth armoured & armed to the hilt with set of fanglike teeth, & all topped by a set of cobra hoods.

Mask museums in Sri Lanka
  1. Ariyapala & Sons

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