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YouTube traveler BackPacker Steve - Back-Packer.org visit to Sri Lanka in November of 2015 sees him exploring the amazing island life Sri Lanka has to offer.

His travels takes him to our most spoken about Sigiriya Rock Fortress in Dambulla, the Kaudulla National Park to witness 50-100 elephants in a single sighting during most days of the year.

He also visit the ruins of Polonnaruwa, the cool climates of Nuwara Eliya, the Temple of Tooth Kandy, a boat ride on the Mahaveli River, Nilaveli and Pigeon Island Wildlife Park to witness Whales and Dolphins and rounding the trip in Yala which is the largest Wildlife Park in the island.

In short, amazing montage to end our posts for 2016.

The Best of Sri Lanka (Travel Video Montage) In November I traveled to Sri Lanka for a video project and have been able to explore the best of Sri Lanka which I sum up in this montage. Related article: ...

Keeping your celebrations on high spirits, here is our list of favourite picks New Years Eve 2016 events going about in the country. Celebrate safe holidayers. ;))

Lights NYE 2017
At Rythem & Blues, Colombo
Colombo get ready to glow in the dark this NYE. 'Lights' is a UV themed NYE party.
31st December 8.00 PM onwards till 1st January 2017 morning.
Rs. 2,500/person

Platinum & Beatlemania (NYE)
At Cinnamon Grand, Colombo
This 31st night get ready to party like the 70s and usher in 2017 to the unforgettable tunes of ABBA and the Beatles at Cinnamon Grand Colombo, with five star entertainment all night long.
31st December 6.30 PM onwards till 1st January 2017 3.00 AM
Rs.18,000/person

New Years Eve - Under the Stars
At Galle Face Hotel, Colombo
Galle Face Hotel will countdown to 2017 with swank, style and sophistication with a toast-worthy party of epic proportions.
31st December 7.00 PM onwards till 1st January 2017 4.00 AM
Rs.12,500/person

NYE at The Hut
New Year's Eve at The Hut - Mount Lavinia Hotel.
31st December 7.00 PM onwards till 1st January 2017 4.00 AM
Rs.4,900/person

NYE at Avani
Avani Kalutara Resort and Spa, Kalutara
Celebrate with a sun-down cocktail followed by a dinner dance, where a combination of International and Sri Lankan
cuisine will be served. The poolside party will include many competitions and a grand fireworks display at the dawn of 2016.
31st December 7.00 PM onwards till 1st January 2017 4.00 AM
Rs.8,500/person

NYE in Mirissa
At Zephyr at Mirissa
Join us this NYE and Welcome in 2017. Overlooking stunning Mirissa bay it's all about some with the best tunes dropping on the island .Prepare for a night of everything that is now synonymous with Zephyr.
31st December 7.00 PM onwards till 1st January 2017 4.00 AM
Rs.5,000/person (Corkage - Rs.3000 per bottle including local, imported wine & champagne NO BEER.)
Tickets & General Information - 0773386606

For more events follow onto http://www.event.lk/event/index/category/8/p/1

Colombo New Years Eve

Forbes.com takes a look (February 2016) at and why you should visit this South Asia Hotspot. Tips on how to get here as well.

Why You Should Go to Sri Lanka Now After being off the radar for a quarter century due to the civil war, Sri Lanka is now on must visit lists and an array of new luxury hotels are opening as a result.