APRIL 2018

MONTHLY NEWS BULLETIN - APRIL 2018

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Dear Trade Colleagues,

As it's the Traditional New Year over here in the sunny isle of Sri Lanka, (13th and 14th of April), let me set the correct sentiments for this month's ‘Journeys’ by wishing you all ‘Suba Aluth Avuruddak Wewa’ (a very Happy New Year to you).

In this episode, under Experiential Accommodations, we speak about a unique small lodge located in the misty Knuckles range of the Central Dumbara Hills. I personally combed the area few weeks back to find new trails and this new unique style of accommodation.

Under real local experiences, we’d like to introduce our own Rochika, who does colourful and spicy cooking lessons in the city of Kandy.

In the month of May, Sri Lanka celebrates ‘Vesak’, which commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing away of Lord Buddha. Your clients who are travelling with us during this month will be involved in various activities like making ‘Vesak koodu’ (Vesak lanterns) with the locals, and I trust that they will thoroughly enjoy themselves experiencing all the sights and sounds of Sri Lanka during this period.

In this episode, you will also meet Shanjei, our bearded charismatic friend in the Fort of Galle who does Ex. Journey's Hosted Galle Fort Experience in a most delightful manner.

We are proud to announce our newest conservation project on the scaly unique Pangolins. Your guests now have the opportunity to be a part of saving these threatened species.

When it comes to the news from the group, you will be amazed to read about 5 differently-abled people plus 8 cyclists who challenged their limits by pedalling all around Sri Lanka in the course of 11 days.

Happy reading!

Anuruddha Bandara (A B)
Founder

Trekking Against ‘Animal Cruelty’

Trekking Against ‘Animal Cruelty’ The trekking programme conducted by the Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (USPCA) to raise funds for their campaign to animal cruelty took place in March.members from Eco Team were assisting the group day and night to make this worthy cause a success.A group of 20 members from USPCA completed a trek of 62 km in 6 days, and Eco Team was the Official Logistics Service Provider for the entire programme. 14 member from Eco Team were assisting the group day and night to make this worthy cause a success....

Cycling with the Differently-abled

Cycling with the Differently-abled Eco Team facilitated the ‘11 Day Charity Cycling Tour’ of the Disability Sports & Recreation Organization, Australia which took place in Sri Lanka during the first week of April. The objective of the programme was to donate wheelchairs and other necessary equipment to the Civil War Victims of the country. The group consisted of 13 individuals, including 5 permanently disabled riders and 3 riders from Eco Team. To ensure the smooth operations of this journey, Eco Team put together a crew of 12 dedicated members on 24/7 basis to actively assist the riders. The riders successfully completed their voyage...

Save the Scaly & Unique

Save the ‘Scaly & Unique’ Experiential Journeys, along with Eco Team, (The Parent Company of Experiential Journeys), has partnered up with the Centre for Sustainability (CFS) of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, to launch a project that intends to save the wild Pangolins in the island. This unique mammal is now facing serious threats from poachers who are looking to sell their meat and scales on the black market. The CFS is conducting research and awareness programmes to preserve the animal in its natural habitat. Ex. Journeys, with CSR and Voluntary Programmes, are giving a hand to help CFS out in this...

Shanjei Perumal

Shanjei Perumal Shanjei Perumal, a former advertising executive from Colombo, quit his job because he didn’t want to be confined to the concrete jungle of Colombo. He chose Galle Fort as he was obsessed with this fascinating living legend and became a full-time tour guide to assist the beautiful people who want to explore Galle Fort, differently.

National Event - Vesak

National Event - Vesak Vesak Poya Day is one of the biggest days of the year and is celebrated by Buddhists in Sri Lanka to commemorate the three important events that took place in the life of Lord Buddha on this day. The three events are the birth of Siddhartha Gautama in Lumbini, Siddhartha Gautam’s supreme attainment as the Buddha, ‘the Enlightened One’ and Lord Buddha’s Parinibbana over 2500 years ago at Kushinagar. This is a day spent in reflective prayer as people cease worldly pursuits and engage themselves in religious activities. This is also a festival of ‘Lights’, so if you...

Cook & Dine in Kandy - Sri Lankan style

Cook & Dine in Kandy - Sri Lankan style! This unique culinary ‘cookscapade’ begins at the Kandy Market where you go shopping with your host named Rochika for the fresh veggies, fish or meat that’s required for a traditional meal Sri Lankan style. Saunter through the ‘Pola’ or market place where a wide variety of vegetables, green leaves, fruits, fresh herbs and spices are temptingly laid out in vibrantly colourful rows. You may also grab some fruit for dessert as well. After buying everything necessary for a truly nutritious meal, head for the kitchen of your host where you get to...

Journey through the Misty Mountains

Journey through the ‘Misty Mountains’ With its rugged mountains and spectacular landscapes, the majestic Knuckles range is beyond a doubt one of the most scenic parts in the Sri Lankan Highlands, and a real paradise for those who love hiking and mountain biking. Now we offer unique trekking adventures, ranging from a half day to five days, in this oasis for everyone to experience. These scenic trails will take you across the mountains, crystal clear rivers and dense forests to flowing waterfalls, lush tea plantations and traditional little villages, surrounded by colourful home gardens and terraced paddy fields - a refreshing world...