Discover a leafy and flowery treat

Dessert that’s good for you, delicious and served in biodegradable packaging? Sounds impossible, but it isn’t. Behold the humble Halapa! A traditional favourite devoured by the young and the old, rich and poor. It’s a dessert that can be whipped up with minimum fuss and put on the table in record time. Halapa is made by mixing kurakkan & rice flour, caramelised kithul treacle, cardamom, and grated coconut into a dough. This dough is flattened, placed on one-half of a broad Kanda leaf and then the other half is folded over, placed in a steamer for 30 minutes and voila! Fresh hot Halapa is served. As you casually devour multiple servings (and you will), you could complete the experience by pairing it with a tasty cup of Belimal Tea accompanied by a piece of Kithul Jaggery. Belimal Tea is a traditional herbal drink made with flowers from the Beli Tree and used over generations to rejuvenate the body. Creating and enjoying both is quite a fun and delicious experience and not to be missed!

Get lost in a reverie within a pristine rainforest with Explorer by Eco Team

Get lost in a reverie within a pristine rainforest with Explorer by Eco Team Imagine that you’re the last person on Earth, and the jungles have taken over all that was once man made. You’re one with nature, and animals wander idly around you, unconcerned by your presence. The wind whispers stories through the leaves, and the loud conversations of birds fills the air. All around you, a myriad of flowers bloom in a riot of colour, and all is well in the world. Just then, a discreet cough draws you out of this reverie, and you turn to see the...

Discover a leafy and flowery treat Dessert that’s good for you, delicious and served in biodegradable packaging? Sounds impossible, but it isn’t. Behold the humble Halapa! A traditional favourite devoured by the young and the old, rich and poor. It’s a dessert that can be whipped up with minimum fuss and put on the table in record time. Halapa is made by mixing kurakkan & rice flour, caramelised kithul treacle, cardamom, and grated coconut into a dough. This dough is flattened, placed on one-half of a broad Kanda leaf and then the other half is folded over, placed in a steamer...

Shoot it… with a camera, says Priyantha!

Shoot it… with a camera, says Priyantha! Hailing from the hills of Beilhuloya, Priyantha Bandara was passionate about photography since he was a little lad. The tendency to shoot things, with a camera of course, was inescapable as he discovered later in life, and simply gave in and made it his career. Since then, he has never looked back and is now an award-winning Landscape, Travel and Architectural Photographer who has worked with many local and international clients. Priyantha was also featured in Top Teny - a New York-based online lifestyle magazine, and he was named in a list of top...

Progress of the Human-Elephant Conflict Mitigation Project

Progress of the Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC) Mitigation Project Although hampered by the Covid-19 related travel restrictions in the last few months, the project has progressed steadily and is, we are happy to report, nearly complete. Finishing touches are being applied to the tank at Konketiya village as we await the monsoon rains to fill up the tank to make this project operational. Once the tank is filled by the rains, the grassland management phase will begin and field observations will be conducted thereafter.

Happier days are ahead

Happier days are ahead The strict measures implemented by the government agencies have been very effective and, although it did create some hard times for a lot of people, the result has been worth it. The worst appears to be behind us, as there is a considerable drop in active Covid-19 cases. The vaccination drive has been very successful too with over half the population having received both doses of the vaccine to date. Efforts are underway to ensure that the rest of the population are fully vaccinated too. We are happy to report that we have started to receive inquiries...

Discover a leafy and flowery treat

Get lost in a reverie within a pristine rainforest with Explorer by Eco Team

Discover a leafy and flowery treat

Shoot it… with a camera, says Priyantha!

Progress of the Human-Elephant Conflict Mitigation Project

Happier days are ahead

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