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CONTENTS FIND THE GREATEST ADVENTURE IN THE ISLAND OF MYSTERY 10 jko.k dh iRFkj ij COLOMBO NIGHT LIFE 18 uDdk'kh 22 WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY

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A ROMANTIC ESCAPE FOR A ROYAL TREAT OF TRULY SRI LANKAN CUISINES 34

IS MORE THAN JUST CLICKING AWAY IN A JUNGLE 26 NEWS 38

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With varying climates and Geography packed into a small island, Sri Lanka offers a range of adventures from the top of the mountains to the depths of the oceans. Other than taking a dip in the ocean or snorkelling, scuba diving and surfing are the most popular beach sports in the country. Scuba diving has a long history in the country.

Today the ocean is filled with coral gardens, multitude of exotic fishes and ancient wrecks. Sri Lanka offers one of the best diving experiences in the world.

Although comparatively new to the country, surfing too has made its mark in the Southern and Eastern coasts of the island for the last twenty five years. The sea around Sri Lanka is also one of the most challenging marine game fishing locations while white water rafting, Kayaking and canoeing are some of the relatively new water sports practiced in the country.

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With many adventures packed within few miles of each other, Sri Lanka is an adventure itself waiting to happen. With over 1,600km of coast, Sri Lanka is an ideal location for wind-surfing, water-skiing, surfing, sailing,scuba-diving (including wreck-diving), snorkelling, speed-boating and banana-boating. Prime water-sports sites are located in the Negombo region on the west coast, Wadduwa, Kalutara and Beruwela on the south-western coast, and Bentota, Hikkaduwa, Galle, Unawatuna, Koggala, Tangalle and Hambantota on the southern and south-eastern coasts. Water-sports providers are run by local and foreign professionals (including PADI-qualified instructors) and rent state-of-the-art equipment Sri Lanka possesses over hundred rivers, together with lagoons and ‘tank’ (irrigation lakes), so there are plentiful opportunities for year-round kayaking and canoeing, perhaps combined with a camping trip. Two popular locations are the Kalu Ganga and the Kelani Ganga (rivers).

The Kelani Ganga near Kitulgala has fast headwaters and rapids ideal for white-water rafting (from November to April only), with names such as Virgin’s Breast, Head Chopper, Killer Fall, Rib Cage and Slot and Drop.

Varied landscape, wildlife, and archaeological sites offer excellent opportunities for trekking. Nature trails of exceptional interest include the Sinharaja rainforest, the cloud-forests of Horton Plains, the Knuckles (mountain range), and Hakgala Strict Natural Reserve. In addition, para-gliding, rock climbing, cave treks and mountain biking are possible.

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Diving Surrounded by the Indian Ocean with its coral gardens, multitude of exotic fishes and ancient wrecks Sri Lanka offers one of the best diving experiences in the world. The colorful coral gardens along the southern coasts and old and new ship wrecks around the Galle harbor and little and great basses are the favourite Sri Lankan dive sites yet Kalpitiya, Ampara and Trincomalee in Eastern and Western coasts offering rare chances of wreck diving, skin diving and diving with dolphins.

The ocean around Sri Lanka whispers of tales bygone, ones of regal maritime visits, of bandits and pirates and journeys of explorers and spice merchants. As you plunge into the warm waters and dive below, these stories come to life. The crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean with a visibility of 20 meters (65ft) provide perfect conditions for diving. With wrecks as dated as the 18th Century dotting the seas, deep reefs and reef walls provide enthralling explorations for scuba divers. For the less adventurous on-shore coral reefs are ideal for snorkelling. The abundant marine life found around the island is surpassed only at Hikkaduwa in the southern coast where the reef is thought to contain more species of fish than the Great Barrier Reef.

Trekking and Hiking With multitude of roads winding through expanding mountains, lush green forests, paddy fields, parks and sleepy villages, Sri Lanka offers a plethora of opportunities to the keen hikers and trekkers. The highlands of Sri Lanka with virgin rain forests, sacred mountains, lush tea gardens and plains filled with rare birds and insects coupled with mild temperatures and welcoming smiles of the villagers provide the ideal setting to an unforgettable walking experience.

Deep Sea Fishing Surrounded by the Indian Ocean and filled with fresh water reservoir inland, Sri Lanka is the hidden paradise for extreme anglers. With a shoreline of 1,140 miles and a continental shelf of 10,000 square miles, the seas around Sri Lanka is one of the most challenging marine game fishing locations while the outfalls of 103 major river basins and hundreds of estuaries, lagoons and coastal lakes all around the country are yet to be fully explored by sporting anglers. www.ballysmagazine.com

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As the waves plummet the sides of the boat and the sea birds call above your head, the ocean’s scent and the thrill of the chase is exhilarating. Shark, Marlin, Tuna, the big names in deep-water game fishing roam Sri Lanka’s deep seas. Closer to shore the calmer waters teem with a variety of species, and the hospitable local fishermen are only too willing to invite visitors to join them on their daily or nightly excursions off the coastline.

Rock Climbing Experience the thrills of crumbling rocks beneath the feet, head spinning heights and the earth expanding beneath conquering the mountains of Sri Lanka. The ranges of mountains standing guard around the highlands of Sri Lanka including the Knuckles range, Ella range, Habarana, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Horton Plains and Buttala provide challenging

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climbs to armature as well as experienced climbers. The newest experience in mountaineering in waterfall climbing with exciting climbs like the rock face of Bambarakanda waterfall, the tallest in the country.

Hot Air Ballooning Roam the skies of Sri Lanka enjoying the signs and sites from the heavens above. Floating at heights of 500 to 2000 feet on average, effortlessly drift over the treetops, wildlife, lakes & rivers, cultural sites, local urban homesteads & landmarks like Sigiriya Rock. The sunrise rides are offered at day break to enhance the experience by accompanying the sights and sounds with magical experience of dawn.

As the multi-coloured hot-air balloon drifts silently above the forest, adventure takes on a whole new meaning. Startled by the noise of a sudden burst of gas keeping the balloon aloft, a couple of peacocks take flight directly below the balloon’s basket, their outrageously long iridescent blue and emerald tail feathers streaming behind like a psychedelic jet stream. Several deer dart nervously across a clearing below, but the small herd of elephants continues feeding, utterly unfazed by this aerial intruder.

Balloons that travel with the wind, make for one of the most surreal and tranquil sensations of flight. Following the initial adrenaline rush of the takeoff, one could settle down to absorb the wonder of the colourful earth below.

Whale Watching The ocean around Sri Lanka is the home to the gentle giants and the performers of the ocean. Dolphins and whales parade their presence at various locations around Sri Lanka during the months of December, January, February, March and April. Being situated on and around the migrating routes of whales and dolphins, Sri Lanka is in a vantage point to observe the migration of 26 species of cetaceans including blue whales, sperm whales, pilot whales, fin whales and a large variety of dolphins.

The ever smiling, mischievous dolphins will put on a show while some of the oldest and the largest sea creatures, the humpback and the blue whales, will nonchalantly glide past you, when you embark on a whale/ dolphin watching excursion off the Southern, Eastern or the West coast of Sri Lanka. The ideal locations for whale watching would be Dondra Point (accessible from Galle, Hikkaduwa and Mirissa) and Trincomalee while the sea off Kalpitiya teems with an abundance of dolphins.

With the whale watching season in Mirissa being in full swing and many local and foreign tourists gather to the Mirissa harbour. The Sri Lanka Coast Guards had increased their vigilance in monitoring the implementation of Sea Mammals Observation, Regulation and Control Regulations.

To ensure that the Regulations are adhered by boat operators and tourists engaged in whale watching, the members of the Rohana Coast Guard base had been observing whale and dolphin watching activities in Mirissa since last year.

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olling Roulette, the noise of swift cards, great bands, live music, scrumptious food, reverie of cafes, themed pubs, and a wildly enthusiastic crowd – you name it and Colombo has it! Not very heavy on pocket, nightlife in Colombo is the best in the country. And since gambling is legal in Sri Lanka, casinos are the real highlight of Colombo’s nightlife scene with the addition of various pubs, nightclubs and bars that will keep you going on till the next morning.

Experiencing the nightlife of Sri Lanka is a must to every tourist and traveller, for it offers and experience that is only second to the notorious Las Vegas in the United States. Sri Lanka, the Asian equivalent to Las Vegas, promises to keep your secrets safe as well.

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Here are the top 10 highlights from Colombo’s nightlife party scene.

THE CASINO SCENE Casinos in Sri Lanka are what you should experience after Goa and before Vegas! With several casinos that offer a variety of games to those who are interested, Colombo casino scene is ever evolving and exclusive for tourists and travellers.

And among those is the Bally's Casino; considered the best amongst all other spots to enjoy nightlife in Colombo.

Bally’s the world’s highest paying casino, proud to be located in local soil, provides over 130 games to all those who are willing to enjoy and relax. Bally’s provide something for everyone- from the all time classics such as Blackjack, Baccarat, Asian Poker, and Roulette. Bally’s is a host of specialty games, with a variety of side-bets and linked progressive jackpots as well.

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Associated with warmth, respect, hospitality, and trust, Bally’s has earned itself a huge bouquet of clientele. The huge gaming area is always full of people, both locals and tourists. You can stake as low as USD100 and go upto millions. Players are treated to delicious snacks and complimentary drinks.

Love Bar is a strong call for anyone who’s willing to try something different with its quirky decor, well made drinks, and a generally easy crowd, and good vibes on both weekdays and weekends.

They also offer a tiny nightclub style private partying area for those who are interested.

Further we suggest, don’t miss their special breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets.

Taphouse by RnR isn't a club in the slightest sense, but an al fresco beer bar that serves up cheap beer, rum, and arrack in the Dutch Hospital. They have the additional entertainment segment of live bands on busy evenings, and you can be assured of a full drunken dance scene. This is quite a male-dominated scene though, and can get pretty rowdy.

BARS AND PUBS Clique is a top recommendation for full-fledged night clubs in the city.

They generally play good music, know how to serve a proper meal. The entry policy is a bit strict, but it's worth it if you're looking for a good crowd and inventive cocktails (about Rs. 8001000 each). They're generally open till about 4 AM or later.

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Which Way West in Liberty Arcade is a go-to Friday spot for the young crowd, predominantly for their freeflow cocktails for ladies, and relatively easy entrance. It's a good spot for drinks and dancing, and the crowd is

generally women-friendly. They also get in DJs so you can expect a pretty legit club-lounge experience. They're open till around 2 AM if we're not mistaken, but the frolicking kicks off pretty early on Fridays.

Floor by O! And Shore by O! are relative daytime bar and beach bar, but it gets pretty rowdy at night.

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A jungle, forest or sanctuary is the natural stage that is set for wildlife photographers to go about with their business. A wildlife photographer’s job is unlike that of a fashion photographer. To be able to fulfill such a role as that of a wildlife photographer, one needs to attribute himself with patience, dedication, discipline and know-how.

One such wildlife photographer who is proficient in his field is Nayanaka Ranwella. He has been at it for over 10 years and says that it only gets worse for the animals with time especially when it comes to witnessing the plight of these creatures that would end up being victimized due to human carelessness.

“Generally, if you acquire great interest about wildlife then the job becomes easy as long as you are disciplined.

Unlike a catwalk ramp, where you cannot get witness real cats, for this type of photography you need opportunity. You need to understand the consequences and the risks that come with engaging in this role,” Nayanaka said.

Sri Lanka is a country with a rich biodiversity and abundance of wild animals such as leopards, elephants and marine life such as whales,dolphins. Not just our forests and lands but our coastline and surrounding ocean is full of marine life.

“If we are not knowledgeable about what we are taking for granted right now, then there really is no use in doing what we do,” Nayanaka added.

For a wildlife photographer, staying idle for hours on end might sound frustrating at some point but it also gets fulfilling the moment you capture an image that not only one day tends to change the life of the photographer who captured it but also, the creature itself at a moment in its life.

Nayanaka also disclosed that with a constant presence within the realms of the jungle, someone such as him feels a great bond with the environment around him as well as with the animal in question. Harnessing all relevant equipment and going about his rounds on a regular basis without bringing interference to his role as an Editor for a reputed media house in the country,

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Nayanaka not only concentrates on the role of visiting places and capturing images but also is on the constant lookout on the welfare of the creatures he forges a bond with.

“There are moments where I can identify particular animals such as leopards to the extent of having constantly observed them, studied them and been present in their territory whenever the time came for an image to be captured,” he acknowledged.

There have been occasions where wild elephants have charged towards him and supportive trackers at electrifying speed that it is almost unbelievable to think that huge creatures such as elephants can tend to move so swiftly at given times. If not for the expertise of a handler or tracker, Nayanaka added that there were many a time he had stared death in the face. “It is a risky role being a wildlife photographer but you need to have that passion and love for these animals if you want to do the right job,” he further added.

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Sometimes, there also happens to be greater advantages of working in this type of field that also tends to benefit these animals. Nayanaka recalled an instance when he was at one time contacted over the phone by a villager who exposed to him about an accident that had occurred in the vicinity. A wildlife officer himself had shot a knee of a famed wild tusker in the area, in defense. The news reached Nayanaka before even relevant authorities were notified of the incident.

This showed the relationship some photographers forge with people in the vicinity and even though Nayanaka had managed to alert the right people to instigate action by transferring a vet to the area and ensuring the animal was comfortable, unfortunately, the elephant had passed away and Nayanaka disclosed that the incident was one of the saddest occurrences in his life as he had been well-acquainted with this elephant in particular as he had used to photograph it a number of times over the years and had felt that he knew the animal very well.

These situations happen thanks to the carelessness and lack of knowledge about the subject at hand. People aggravate the surroundings in the wild and this greatly affects these animals

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that only keep to themselves. Even jeep safaris are also disturbances for elephants and leopards in particular, who have been many a time been faced with accidents after been hit by passing vehicles in their territory.

Not just the people but there are even some careless and selfish photographers who aim to capture the best image and end up vandalizing the area that the animal in question frequents. When it comes to occasions where photographers aim to capture bird images, these people end up trimming tree branches that at times serves as a barrier for many types of birds and their fledglings.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a sad situation and unfortunately, occurrence of the negative tends to overshadow the positive aspects of wildlife photography just because people are reckless and selfish,â&#x20AC;?

Nayanaka reiterated. Being out there, Nayanaka explained that he tends to become part of his surroundings. He witnesses their behaviour and lifestyles, their routines and issues.

His family understands his way of life and his stance in his work as a wildlife photographer and completely supports him with the fact knowing he is constantly out there travelling places and looking for prospective image subjects. Nayanaka disclosed

that the younger generation need to understand that these animals have every right to survive and live the way they want and urges the public to consider the welfare of these animals and the need for us humans to live alongside them in harmony. B

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Sri Lanka Tourism, in collaboration with the Sri Lankan Mission in Dubai, participated at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) which concluded recently on a highly successful note.

The mega event was held from 24th27th April 2017. Sri Lanka Tourism has been participating at this event since 2003 along with the travel and tourism industry in Sri Lanka, marking 2017 as the 14th consecutive year of participation at the event.

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open by Hon. Minister of Tourism Development, Lands and Christian Religious Affairs, John Amaratunga , amidst a distinguished gathering of officials and representatives of the travel industry. The Sri Lankan stall created a special attraction, showcasing an attractive display of the island destination. Fifty-five travel companies along with the 'Bally's magazine' and 'The Treasure Island magazine' were also represented Sri Lanka. Here are some highlights of the event. B www.ballysmagazine.com

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RAJA BOJUN A ROMANTIC ESCAPE FOR A ROYAL TREAT OF TRULY SRI LANKAN CUISINES

‘Raja Bojun’ the pioneers in making truly Sri Lankan authentic dishes that suit the palate of food lovers in the country and around the globe located at No; 282, Liberty Arcade, R.A. De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 03, is a much convenient dining facility that caters the guest who would love to dine in serene environs with the feeling of ‘ stress free out-door dining within’.

Whether you’re planning to dine with your loved ones, celebrating a birthday, anniversary, a long overdue date night or celebrating with a group, Raja Bojun is the best choice of restaurant in the city of Colombo for any occasion. Its centrally located Duplication Road entrance now provides a casually elegant, intimate atmosphere. The relaxing main course experience begins with a fresh juice of your flavor at the juicy corner. A range of fresh salads follows while your orders at the hopper or grill stations heats up. You’ll dip in the appetizing aroma of a variety of tantalizing chicken, seafood and vegetables at the staple meal. Each morsel is hot, fresh and delicious as the staple course is accompanied by an array of mouth watering pickles to add to the flavorful joy of wholesome dining.

The food-life concepts at Raja Bojun is a unique blend of both up country and low country Sri Lankan styles of cooking with no addition of artificial flavors at all. With freshly collected spices and ingredients, the chefs at the restaurant have proven to have the best skills of culinary art in the town to offer a variety of sweet, tasty and hot dishes both day and night for the best prices available at the best kind of dining stations in the city and suburb.

“We have a vision to cater in an effective as well as a fully satisfactory level to our local and foreign customers ranging from a normal clientele, corporate business and upper middle class.This in return has brought a win-win situation at our restaurant making it the best dining destination in the city that draws a crowd who deserves a Royal treatment of authentic taste,” says Mishantha Masingha at Raja Bojun.

Located at the roof top of a Liberty Arcade new building complex at the Duplication road in Kollupitiya and within the same parking entrance for the Liberty Plaza shopping complex, Raja Bojun also offers ample paid parking facilities that would be reimbursed by the restaurant itself for the customer. The food here and the atmospheric array of the new restaurant with its Royal look of www.ballysmagazine.com

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the main dining area an exclusively dedicated venture for weddings and parties with an exclusively different array of menus of food and beverage of their taste. Besides the main restaurant area there is a separate dining facility exclusively designed for about 80 packs and is ideal for small conferences, cooperate meetings, birthday parties and family gatherings. The special package here includes free hall area for eight hours, subject to dining at the buffet, three snacks with soft drink at 10.00 in the morning, and tea with a piece of cake in the evening. It is a net package of 1900LKR per head for a minimum of 25 packs.

double height topical construction itself does offer the best royal treatment from the very first instance a guest enters the premises. The dedicatedly hospitable staff and the team of stewards who warmly welcome the guest at Raja Bojun are always ready to serve their best to satisfy the guest who visit to dine freshly and tastily both day and night.

“This of course apparently looks a country side heeler located amidst the busy city area. The guest who is within won’t ever feel that he is imprisoned at a dimly lit-up and congested restaurant like elsewhere in the city. In fact a guest at Raja Bojun starts to feel relaxed as soon as he enters the premises. Unlike what one may feels inside a building of concrete he rather feels that he’s going to have his best Sri Lankan meal of the day in a serenely fresh country environ owing to the greenery that has been made to live within the restaurant,” Masinghe says.

The architects have done their best to make Raja Bojun with lots of filtered sun light coming in and yet with no interference to the guests sitting comfortably in the air conditioned restaurant area. It also has an open air waiting area for the guests.

The buffet at the lunch at Raja Bojun starts from the salad corner then extends towards three types of rice for the main meal and they include fried rice, steamed and country rice. The main curries include fish, crab and chicken with 15 types of vegetable curries with a grill station, a hopper station, rotty station as well as 10 to 12 desserts with tea and coffee at the end meal. Besides, there exists a mouth watering range of pickles that include Malay and lemon pickles as well.

In addition to the bar, the juicy corner at the restaurant has several different kinds of fresh juices including the special treat of king coconut not to be found at many a star class hotel in town.

The dinner with a slight change to the main course adds a variety of night time delicacies that include Kotthu Rotti, Pol Rotti, String Hoppers, Pittu and Macaroni with 10 vegetable items and the tasty hot prawn curry in addition to the hot chicken, fish and crab. The dinner time entertainment also includes the playing of soothing music by a violinist, a pianist or a saxophonist every day.

The main dining area at the roof top can cater to 150 guests who can comfortably enjoy meals with a feeling of outside dining in stress free fresh and natural environs. All buffet counters remind of our traditional countryside roofing sheltered with ‘Iluk’. Pleasing clients can also make

“We have won a number of commendations from guests to Raja Bojun from every nook and corner of the world. Travelers and tourists from the Middle-east, China, Western and European destinations love to dine here and have become repeated callers at Raja Bojun. Although most of the foreign travellers to Sri Lanka stay at star class hotels during their stay in Colombo, they hardly or never get the opportunity of having a healthy and tasty truly Sri Lankan meal like what they find here at Raja Bojun,” Mishantha says.

Foods in Sri Lanka can be hot or very mild or can be a combination being very much a question of individual preference. Sri Lankan food therefore, is unique for their Culture. In the past, many Sinhala food items are derived from Chena cultivation in countryside hence making Sri Lankan cuisine to plays a vital role in the islanders’ life from the most auspicious cultural occasions to normal day-to-day practices.

Culinary art of Sri Lanka is recognized as one of the sixty- four types of art, ‘Siu Seta kalawa’ in the socio-cultural context of all Sri Lankans. The curries come in many varieties of colors and flavors blended in truly Sri Lankan Hot Spices that have a great Ayurvedic value when used in curries. Today, Raja Bojun has made it the one-stop destination in the heart of Colombo for all worldly food lovers to gather to have this firsthand experience of the taste of truly authentic and unique Sri Lankan food. B www.ballysmagazine.com

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Strong Arab participation ...

Expo Astana outlines the future challenges of clean energy A few days ago, the World Expo in Kazakhstan will be held under the theme "Future Energy". All Kazakh governmental and private institutions and authorities are ready to promote the success of this event, which is attended by 115 countries and 22 international organizations. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Egypt and Qatar with huge pavilions and distinct programs on sustainable and clean energy and green energy.

The exhibition is an important international platform for the future of sustainable energy and a magnet for new technology, as well as a great opportunity for young scientists to present their ideas even if they seem unrealistic. All countries and participating institutions will try to develop the theme of the Astana exhibition and are willing to share their experience in renewable energy sources. For example, China will present China's energy development history with the help of interactive 3D techniques and demonstrate how the artificial sun - Created by Chinese scientists.

Rapil Zhoshybayev, Kazakhstanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National EXPO 2017 Commissioner recounted the story of the preparations for the biggest event of the year for Kazakhstan and the world, spoke about what to expect during the exhibition and what future use there will be for its premises once all the pavilions are emptied in September.

The Kazakh official said that each country participating in the exhibition is trying to develop the theme of the Astana exhibition in the field of renewable energy sources, adding that China will present the history of China's energy development with the help of interactive 3D techniques and show how the "artificial sun" - a model of fusion reactor established by Chinese scientists. Korea will also showcase smart networks, fuel cell vehicles, and advanced energy-saving solutions. The Netherlands will offer 3D projection using projection, 3D technologies and sound effects to tell the history of state-of-theart technologies and advanced innovations. He added that the UK would introduce graphene, a material of the future that could significantly change the methods of power generation and consumption. Germany will show modern electric cars and smart homes that generate more energy than they consume. Switzerland will offer environmentally friendly and environmentally friendly homes using new technologies. Romania will introduce the world's fastest laser and Thailand will introduce renewable energy technologies using agricultural waste.

On the international events accompanying the exhibition, Rapil Zhoshybayev said, a number of major international and cultural events will be organized during the exhibition.

Along with the official opening ceremony of the 2017 exhibition, the SCO summit will be held.

The Kazakh official expected large numbers of delegations and tourists to arrive at the same time as he will organize a number of major international conferences with the participation of ministers of energy and tourism. The closing ceremony of the exhibition coincides with the first summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation on science and technology with the participation of heads of member states.

In order to attract the leading scientific community and research centers to Expo 2017, we visited the American Silicon Valley and Stanford University, whose graduates founded many start-ups, Bangalore, Silicon Valley in India and the main industrial park of Skolkovo in Moscow. The major innovation centers in the Commonwealth of Independent States; Australian universities such as the Australian National University and Monash University; and the leading universities in Singapore, Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates.

He said that there were 47 cooperation agreements signed with tourism associations in the world, including the Pacific Islands Travel and Tourism Association and tourist associations from Russia, China, Germany, Poland, Latvia, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea and Azerbaijan.

Turkmenistan and others. More than 30 agreements have been signed with foreign tour operators on ticket sales to Expo.

In addition, Caravan Expo was launched.

This is an interactive mobile suite that uses new technologies such as 3D printer, enhanced reality glasses, solar chargers and interactive touch screens to provide an opportunity to get detailed information about Kazakhstan and its capital and regions and help explain why Astana Expo is worth visiting.

After Expo 2017 The buildings and infrastructure of Expo 2017 will be used to establish the Astana International Financial Center (IFC), the International Center for the Development of Green Technologies and Investment Projects under the United Nations, as well as the International Technology Park of Emerging Companies.

The Commission will follow the model of advanced financial centers in the world such as London, Hong Kong, Dubai and Singapore. In order to attract foreign investment actively, the Center will provide unprecedented conditions. It will be based on the principles of English law that will ensure justice and increase trust in Kazakhstan among foreign investors. B www.ballysmagazine.com

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HOTELS

Five Star Hotels:

Cinnamon Grand Hotel - 77, Galle Road., Colombo 03. 011-2437437 Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo - 115, C.A. Gardiner Mawatha, Colombo 02.

011-2491000 Galadari Hotel - 64, Lotus Rd., Echelon Sq., Colombo 01. 011-2544544 Galle Face Hotel - 2, Galle Road., Colombo 03. 011-2541010 Hilton Colombo - Sir Chittampalam Gardiner Mw, Colombo 02. 011 2 492492

The Kingsbury Hotel - 48, Janadhipathi Mawatha , Colombo 01. 011-2421221 Taj Samudra Hotel -25, Galle Face Centre Road.,Colombo 03. 011-2446622 Mount Lavinia Hotel - 100, Hotel Road, Mount Lavinia. 011-2711711 Waters Edge - 316, Ethul Kotte Road, Battaramulla. 011-2863863

Star-Class Hotels Hilton Colombo Residence - 200 Union Place, Colombo 02. 011 5 344644

Colombo Courtyard - 32, Alfred House Avenue. 011-4645333

The Ocean Colombo - 40,Melbourne Avenue, Colombo 04. 011-5110000

Casa Colombo Hotel - 231, Galle road, Colombo 04. 011-4520130

Colombo City Hotel - Level 3, 33, Canal Road., Fort, Colombo 01.

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A V 15 Hotel - 18,Alexandra Road , Colombo 06. 076-8985922

Ramada Colombo - 30, Sir Mohamed Macan Marker Mw., Colombo 03.

011-2422001 Cinnamon Red - 59, Ananda Kumaraswamy Mawatha, Colombo 03 011-2145145

The Steuart Hotel - 45, Hospital Lane, Off Chatham Street,, Colombo 01 .

011- 5575575

Tintagel Colombo - 65, Rosmead Place, Colombo 07. 011- 4602060 Unique Towers - 30, Hyde Park Corner, Colombo 02. 011- 2302022

ZMAX Fairway - 07, Hospital Street,, Colombo 01. 011- 2153153

Grand Oriental Hotel - Bank of Ceylon Building, York St., Colombo 01.

011-2320320

Zylan Luxury Villa - 115, Rosmead Place, Colombo 07 . 011- 2686883

MĂśvenpick Hotel - 24, Srimath Anagarika Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 07. 011- 7450450

Ellen's Place - 31, Shady Grove Avenue, Colombo 08. 011- 2680062

OZO Colombo - 36-38, Clifford Place, Colombo 04, 011-2555570

Indra Regent Hotel - 383, R.A.D.Mel Mw., Colombo 03. 011-2577405

Global Tower Hotel - 11, Marine Drive, Colombo 06. 011-2591000

Sapphire Hotel - 377, Galle Road., Colombo 06. 011-2363306

Hotel Renuka - 328, Galle Road., Colombo 03. 011-2573598

Mirage Hotel - 61,Moorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Road Colombo 06. 011-2363471

Best Western Elyon Colombo - 102 A, Baseline Road, Colombo 05 011-7 527527

Pearl City Hotel - 17, Bauddhaloka Mw., Colombo 4. 011-4523800

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Rockwell Colombo - 14, Cross Road, Colombo 08 071- 2739394 Maniumpathy - 129, Kynsey Rd, Colombo 08. 011- 2696988 Taibah Boutique Hotel - Lower Bagatalle Rd, Colombo 03 011-2500660 Reed Boutique Hotel - Edward Ave, Colombo. 05 077- 7782810

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Restaurants in Colombo

TGI Fridays - 23,Canal Row, Colombo 01 011-2337501

Upali's - 65, C .W. W. Kannangara Mawatha, Colombo 07 . 011-2695812

Great Wall Resturant - Edward Lane, Colombo 03. 011-2508555

The Mango Tree - 82, Srimath Anagarika Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 03. 011-7620620

Fortune Boat - Olympic House" 100/9F, Independence Avenue , Colombo 07 .

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McDonald's - 498, Galle Road, Colombo 03. 011-5555555

Red Fort Restaurant -2, Victoria Place, Narahenpita. 071-7800804

The Sizzle - 32, Walukarama Rd, Colombo 03 .071-6888777

Colombo Fort CafĂŠ - Old Dutch Hospital Complex , Hospital Street, Colombo 01. 011-2434946

Elite Indian Restaurant -124, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 04 011-2552882

Streat 360 - 66/3, Ward Place, Colombo 07. 011-7360360

The Gallery CafĂŠ - 2 ,Alfred House Rd, Colombo 03. 011-2582162

Sri Vihar - 03, Sri Sambuddhatva jayanti Mawatha, Colombo 05. 011 2 596597

The Lagoon - 77 A2, Colombo 03.

011-2497371 The Bavarian - 11, Galle Face Terrace, Colombo 03. 011 2 421577 Arabian Knights - 377,Galle Rd, Colombo 03. 011-2301031 Amaravathi Restaurant - Mile Post Ave, Colombo 03. 011-2577418 Tasty.lk - 25, Simon Hewawitharana Road, Colombo 03, 011-2575520 Agra - 100/10, Sri Lanka Foundation Ave, Colombo 07. 011-4723333 Cey-nor Seafood - D. R. Wijewardena Mawatha, Colombo10. 011-2380972 Yaal Restaurant - Marine Drive, Colombo 04. 011-5661212

Amrith - 147, Vajira Rd, Colombo 04 011-4877888 Semondu - Fort, Colombo 01, 011-2441590 Beach Wadiya - Marine Drive , Colombo. 011-2588568

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Jack Tree - 200, Park Road, Colombo 05 011-7620620

Ministry of Crab - Old Dutch Hospital, Fort,, Colombo 01 . 011-2342722

Tsing Tao - Philip Gunewardena Mawatha, Colombo 07. 011-2698989

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Kinjou Restaurant - 33 Amarasekera Mawatha, Colombo. 011-2591728 Park Street Mews - 50/1, Park Steet, Colombo 02. 011-2300133 Kandoori - 17, Charlemont Road, Colombo 06. 077-7511911 Chinatown Restaurant - 38, Sea Avenue, Marine Drive, Colombo 03, 011-2565606

Nihonbashi - 11, Galle Face Terrace, Colombo 03 . 011-2323847

Cafe Shaze - 65 Ven. Muruththettuwe Ananda Himi Mawatha, Colombo 05.

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Light House Galley - Chaithya Rd, Colombo 01. 011-2212583

Al-Maas Restaurant - 56 ,W A. Silva Mawatha, Colombo 06. 011-4972021

Peach Valley - Sir Ernest de Silva Mawatha, Colombo 07. 011-2672988 Flower Drum -38 ,Thurstan Road, Colombo 03. 011-3186840 Green Cabin - 453, Galle Road, Colombo 03. 011-2588811 Clique Colombo - Dr Colvin R de Silva Mawatha, Colombo 02. 076-7254783 The Barnesbury - 91, Barnes Place , Colombo 07. 011-2682144 Siam House - Melbourne Avenue, Colombo 04. 011-2595966 Qbaa - 2, De Fonseka Rd, Colombo 05.

011-4889088 Eastern Wok -38, Walukarama Rd, Colombo 03. 011-2576276 Raja Bojun - Liberty Arcade, 282, R A De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 03.

011-4716171 The Manhattan Fish Market - 31, Deal Place A, Colombo 03. 011-2301901 Hazari's - 166, Ven. Muruththettuwe Ananda Himi Mawatha, Colombo 03.

077-3363600 Dinemore - 60A, Srimath Anagarika Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 02.

011-4855855 CIOCONAT lounge - 107, Barnes Place, Colombo 07. 011-2679292

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Shiraz Restaurant - Stratford Avenue, Colombo 10. 072-9294747 CHINA DOLL - 8 ,Alfred House Ave, Colombo 04. 011 7 777800 Lemon Bar & Kitchen - 41 3/1 Maitland Cres, Colombo 07. 0112682122

Flower Lounge -18, Bagatalle Road, Colombo 03 . 011-2593032.

Huasui Chinese Restaurant 11,Dharmapala Mawatha,Colombo 03.

011-2335999 Acropol Restaurant - 662, Galle Road, Colombo 03. 011-4710990 Olive Garden Restaurant - 28, Thurstan Road, Colombo 03 . 0112573046 Off The Hook - Park Road, Colombo 05.. 011-2505818 Hotel De Buhari - 15, Panchikawatta Road, Colombo10. 011-2431015

New Banana Leaf - Galle Road, Colombo 03. 075-5500001

Spice Coast - 39/1, Marine Drive, Colombo 04. 011-2593969

Taste Of Asia - 324, Galle Road, Colombo 04 071-4564006

Café Français - 48 ,Park Steet, Colombo 05. 011-4502602

168 Seafood Palace - Sea View Ave, Colombo 03. 011-2573456

Lotus Leaf -466, Union Place, Colombo 02. 011-2672085

Barista -7/2, Station Road, Colombo 04 . 011-2553169

Urban Kitchen - Hyde Park Corner, Colombo 02. 011-5732732

Chana's - Gregory's Pl, Colombo 07 .

011-3288788

The Flag & Whistle - Kotahena, Colombo 13. 076-9367044

Golden Gate Restaurant Bambalapitiya, Colombo 04.

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The Thai Cuisine Boulevard - Queen's Rd, Colombo 03. 011-2055425 Seven Eleven - 36B C, Galle Road, Colombo 03. 011-2593819 Subway - 347 ,R A De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 03 .011-5115115 Kami Maki - 26, De Vos avenue, Bambalapitiya, Colombo 04.

011-2590626 Cafe on the 5th - 108, 5th Lane, Colombo 03 . 011-2573765 Cafe Che - 60 ,Stratford Ave, Colombo 06. 011-2553430 Chettinad Restaurant - 293, Sea Steet, Colombo 11. 077-8811509 Mitsis Delicacies - 34A, Bagatalle Road, Colombo 077-7163090 www.ballysmagazine.com

Pizza Hut - 454A, Sri Sambuddhathva Jayanthi Mawatha, Colombo 05.

011-7729729 Kaema Sutra - Independence Avenue, Colombo 07 . 011 2 670722 Tsukiji Uoichi - Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 07 . 011-2670707 Xilaton - 126, Havelock Road, Colombo 05. 011-2351425 Cricket Club Café - 34, Queen's Road, Colombo 03. 011-2501384 Sakura Restaurant - 14, Rheinland Place, Colombo 03. 011-2573877 Mathura Indian Restaurant Bambalapitiya, Colombo 04 . 0112556889

Amritha Restaurant - Galle Road, Colombo 04 . 011-2590254 Yue Chuan - WTC View, Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo 01. 077-1087720 Dwaraka Indian Vegetarian Restaurant - 37 ,Jaya Road, Colombo 04 . 011-2081168 Saraswathie Lodge - 191, Galle Road, Colombo 04. 011-2581913 Redberry's - 556/2, Marine Drive, Colombo 03. 011-2555000 Giovanni's - 145, Thimbirigasyaya Place, Colombo 05. . 077-0335366 Flamingo House - 58A, Horton Place.

Colombo 07. 077- 8597766 Eden Café - Milagiriya Ave, Colombo 04. 011-2587442 Star Indian Restaurant - 7, Sea St, Colombo 011. 011-2447575 Oakray Flower Drum - 26, Thurstan Road, Colombo 03, 011-2577350 Summer Garden Sri Jayewardenepura Rd, Colombo 03 .

011-4940540 Sensaal - 366, Union Place Hyde Park Corner, Colombo 02. 011-2333232 Tong Ni BBQ - 108,Walukarama Road, Colombo 03 . 075-0250927

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MB Yaal - Galle Road, Colombo 004.

011-2500842 Tea Avenue - 55, Barnes Place, Colombo 07. 011-2669944

Fountain Café - Union Place, Colombo 02. 011-2300550 Caravan Fresh - Borella, Colombo 08 . 071-8698649 Flower Dream Restaurant - 273, Sri Saddharma Mawatha, Colombo 0112696963

7 North –,Cinnamon Lakeside,115 Sri C. A Gardiner Mawatha, Colombo 02 .

011- 2491000 Asylum – Arcade, Ground Floor, Independence Square, Colombo 07.

011-4061761 Bradman Bar – Cricket Club Café ,034, Queen’s Road, Colombo 03 .

011-2501384 Breeze Bar - Cinnamon Grand, 77,Galle Road, Colombo 03 .

011-2437437

Isso Restaurant - 2 Sulaiman Terrace, Havelock Town, Colombo 05. 0117770300

Clique - 505,Dr.Colvin R. De .Silva Mawatha ,Colombo 02 . 011-7630130

KFC - 29, Charliment Road, Colombo 011-5532532

Cloud Red - Cinnamon Red,59,Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha, Colombo 03 .

011-2145145

Rasabojun Restaurant - 62 Sri Sambuddhathva Jayanthi Mawatha, Colombo 05 011-2508741

Curve - 50/1, Park Street , Colombo 02 011-2300133

Moon River Chinese - Havelock Town, Colombo 05 . 077-7739188

Echelon Pub - Hilton,02, Sir C. A Gardiner Mawatha, Colombo 02 .

011-2544644

Black Pepper - 62/6, Dutch Hospital Square, Chatham Street, Colombo 01 .

011-2320544

Disques - 1st,Floor ,Racecourse Promenade, Colombo 07. 011-2699787

Curry Leaf - 2, Sir Chittampalam A Gardiner Mawatha, Lotus Road, Colombo 011-2492492 Steam Boat Restaurant - 14, Narahenpita Road,Nawala. 0112806806 Barracuda Sea Food & Grill - 41/2, Wasala Road, Dehiwala . 011-2710777

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BurgerKing - 3 ,Galle Road, Colombo 003 . 011-5963963

Bread Talk - 525, Union Place, Colombo 02 . 011-7356777

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El Rancho -62/4, Chatham Street,Colombo 01 . 011-2339955 Euphoria -The Great Southern Hotel 382,Galle Road, Colombo 06 .

011-2362402 Fdo’s - 149,Sri Sambuddhatva Jayanthi Mawatha,Colombo 05 . 0773-088600 Inn On The Green - Galle Face Hotel ,02, Galle Road, Colombo 03 .

011-2541010

Heladiva - Hunupitiya Lake Road, Colombo 02 076-7626637

Lattice - Taj Samudra 25,Galle Face Centre Road, Colombo 03 .

011-2446622

Urban Green - 10, Unity Pl Road, Colombo 03. 011-4326105

Lobby Bar - Galadari,64,Lotus Road Colombo 01 . 011-2544544

China Manor - 301A, Maradana Road, Colombo 10. 011-4320900

Margarita Blue - Galadari,64,Lotus Road Colombo 01 . 011-2544544 Mintage - 154, Kynsey Road, Colombo 08 . 011-2680171 Oasis - Ramada Hotel,30,Sir Mohamed Macan Marker Mawatha, Colombo 03.

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ON 14 - OZO Colombo,36-38 Clifford Place, Colombo 04 . 011-2555570 Playtrix - 28, Malalasekera Mawatha ,Colombo 07 . 076-5477577 Qbaa - 02, De Fonseka Road ,Colombo 05 . 011-4889088 Retro Bar - 79 ,Srimath R. G.Senanayake Mawatha,Colombo 07 .

011-2695920 RnR @ Racecource -1st Floor, Racecourse Promenade, Colombo 07 .

011-2691155 Sky Lounge - The Kingsbury, 48,Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo 01 . 011-5635635 Tap Bar - Grand Oriental Hotel ,02 Yoke Street , Colombo 01 . 011-2320320 Taphouse - Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, Bank Of Ceylon Mawatha Colombo 01 . 011-2436462 The Aquarium - Mirage Colombo , 61, Moor’s Road , Colombo 06 .

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The Bavarian - 11,Galle Face Court 2, Colombo 03 . 011-2421577 The Floor by O - 41-2/1 Maitland Crecent, Colombo 07 . 011-2674299 The Gallery CafĂŠ - 02,Alfred House Road ,Colombo 03 . 011-2582162 The Harbour Room - Grand Oriental Hotel ,02 York Street , Colombo 01 .

011-2320320 The Keg - Excel World ,338,T.B.Jeyah Mawatha ,Colombo 10 . 011-5555996 The Kings - The Kingsbury, 48,Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo 01 011-5421221

The Loft - Colombo Courtyard,32 Alfred House Avenue, Colombo 03 .

011-4645333 The Manchester - 100/10 Independence Avenue ,Colombo 07 .

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Night clubs

After Dark -16, 5th Lane, Colombo 03 011-4880252

Blue Leopard - Grand Oriental Hotel, 2, York Steet.,Colombo 01. 011-2320391 Rhythm & Blues - 19/1, Daisy Villa Avenue., Colombo 4. 0777-777017 Silk - 41-2/1, Maitland Crescent, Colombo 7. 011-2682122 The Library - Cinnamon Lakeside, 115,Sir C.A.Gardiner Mawatha, Colombo 2. 011-2491000 W Lounge - 31, Horton Place, Colombo 07. 0777-745800 Kudoes - 206, Sri Sambuddhathva Jayanthi Mawatha, Colombo 05 . 0714824398 Club Maya at Ice - Horton Place, Colombo 07. 0773-931393

The Score - The Kingsbury, 48,Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo 01 011-5421221

Clique Colombo - Dr Colvin R de Silva Mawatha, Colombo 02. 076 725 4783

Union Bar & Grill - 200,Dr.Colvin R .De. Silva Mawatha, Colombo 02 .

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Clubs

Voice Lounge - 149,Sri Sambuddhatva Jayanthi Mawatha,Colombo 05 .

0777-445535 White Horse - 46-38,Navam Mawatha, Colombo 02 . 011-2304922 Wood Rose Bar - Sapphire Hotel, 371,Galle Road ,Colombo 06 .

011-2363306 Zaza - Casa Colombo,231, Galle Road, Colombo 04 . 011-4520130

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80 Club - 25, Independence Club, Colombo 07 . 011-2691468 Austasia Sports & Leisure Club 290U, Weerasekara Mawatha., Thalawathugoda. 011-5566566 Bloomfield Cricket Athletic Club - 25/1, Phillip Gunawardena Mawatha., Colombo 07. 011-5335506 Burgher Recreation Club - 149, Havelock Road., Colombo 05. 0112581440 Capri Club - 62, Dharmapala Mawatha., Colombo 03. 011-2573576

Ceylon Rugby & Football Club(CR & FC) - 28, Malalasekera Mawatha.,Colombo 07. 011-4520664 Classic Car Club of Ceylon - 20/7A, Averihena Road., Colombo 05 .0112814090 Colombo Colts Cricket Club - 17, Park Road., Colombo 5. 011-2581633 Colombo Cricket Club - 31, Maitland Crescent, Colombo 07. 011-2691025 Colombo Malay Cricket Club - Jalan Padang, Kew Road., Colombo 2. 011 -2341650 Colombo Rowing Club - 51/A, Sir Chittampalam A. Gardiner Mawatha., Colombo 02. 011-2433758 Colombo Swimming Club - 148, Galle Road., Colombo 03. 011-2473370 Fingara Club - 50/21, Old Kesbewa Road., Rattanapitiya, Boralesgamuwa.

011- 2509676 Havelock Sports Club -10, Park Lane, Colombo 05. . 011-2590963 Kinross Swimming & Life Saving Club - 10, Station Avenue ., Colombo 06. 011-2586461 Moors Sports Club - 50, Muttiah Road., Colombo 02. 011-2304224 Nondeseripts Cricket Club (NCC) 29, Maitland Place, Colombo 07. 0112695293 Orient Club - 01, Rajakeeya Mawatha., Colombo 07. 011-2695068 Otter Aquatic Club - 80/1, Bauddhaloka mawatha ,Colombo 07 .

011-2692308 Royal Colombo Golf Club 223,Model Farm Road, Colombo 08 .

011-2695431 Singhalese Sports Club (SSC) - 35, Maitland Place, Colombo 07 . 0117247200 Tamil Union Cricket & Athletic Club 301,Leslie Ranagala Mawatha, Colombo 08 . 011-2693006 The Ceylon Anglers Club - 39/2,& 41/2 ,Sir C,A. Gardiner Mawatha, Colombo 02. 011-2395006 Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Club 16,Dr. Premasiri Khemadasa Mawatha, Colombo 07 . 011-2695072

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Abans Tours - 490, Galle Road, Colombo 03 . 011- 4736319

Angsana City Club & Spa - 75B, Galle Road, Colombo 03 0112424245 Arota Ayurvedic Spa - 92/88, Ananda Rajakaruna Mawatha, Colombo 08. 011- 566 3588 The Arota -Ayurvedic Spa - 19 1/1 De Fonseka Place, Colombo 04 . 0112580795 Baan Thai Spa - Havelock Rd, Colombo . 011-4503969 Biota Spa - Walukarama Rd, Colombo 03. 011- 2577570 Crown Hair & Beauty - Park St, Colombo 02 . 011- 2473600 Estheti Centre - 109, Kynsey Road, Colombo 08. 11 -5336088 Golden Spa - 16A, Pepiliyana mawatha, Kohuwala, Nugegoda. 117907147 Green Herbal - 21, De Melwatta Road, Nawala, Koswatta, Rajagiriya .

011-4916262 Head Masters Spa & Salon - 79, Horton Place, Colombo 7. Colombo 07 .

011-5643131 Jal Spa - Galle Face Hotel, Galle Road, Colombo 03 . 011-2541010 Jaal - 15A ,Maitland Crescent, Colombo 07. 011-2694449 Kemara - 14, Reid avenue, Colombo 07 . 011-2696498 Mosh - 49 ,Ward Pl, Colombo 07 .

011- 2690548 Osroma Spa - 66C, Vajira Road, Colombo 04 . 011-2552305 Siddhalepa Ayuverdic Spa - 33, Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 07 . 0112698161 Spa Ceylon Spa - Dutch Hospital,.

Hospital Street, Fort, Colombo 01. 0112441931 Swasthi Ayurvedic Spa - Elvitigala Mawatha, Colombo 08 .071- 6531741 Sethruma - 17A, Deal Place, Colombo 03 . 011-4716476 Selena Spa - 45/25, Chandraloka Mawatha, Nugegoda . 011-5747166

Airport Express - 142/21,Devika Gardens, Vijay Kumarathunga Mawatha,, Colombo 05 . 0115555050

Colombo Taxi -No. 163A, Kadawatha road, Nedimala,Dehiwala.

011 4 343475 Colombo Airport Taxi - 149/ C /1, Raddoluwa, Gampaha . 0115299969 Casons - 181, Gothami Garden,, Gothami Road,, , Rajagiriya ..0113300400 Budget Taxi - Horana Road, Boralesgamuwa . 011- 7299299 Jk Cabs - 109, Pamunuwa Road, Maharagama. 011-2533533 Kangaroo Cabs - No 485 7/A, Gunawardena Mawatha, Wijerama,, Nugegoda. 011-2588588 Kings Rent a car - Subuthipura.

Battaramulla . 011-4400501 Mal Key Rent A Car - 58 Pamankada Road,Colombo 06 .

011-2365365 Namdo Transport Lanka - 811/1, Bandaranayake Mawatha, Colombo 14 . 011-2688688 Online Cabs - Anderson Road, Dehiwala . 072-1820820 Prestige Rent A Car - 17,18 th Lane Colombo 03 . 011-5500500 PickMe.lk - 20 ,Retreat Rd, Colombo 04 . 011-7433433 3000 cars - 40, Galle Road, Colombo 04 . 011-4003000 Radiant Ac Cabs - Galle Road, colombo 03 . 011-2556556 Sun City Cabs - 65 Mahinda Place Kirulapana, Kirulapana . 011-2514514 Sonit Cab - Pepiliyana Road, Nugegoda . 011- 2816816 VS nano cabs- Buthgamuwa Rd, Gothatuwa . 075- 7361061

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076- 6197917 Tong Ni Spa - 293, Galle Road, Colombo 03 . 011- 5219661 White by Spa Ceylon - 14 ,Ward Pl, Colombo 07 . 011-2680800

Tourist destination in Colombo Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple - 61 Sri Jinarathana Road, Colombo 02 011- 2 435169 Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara - Kelaniya, Colombo 011-2911505

National Museum of Colombo - Sir Marcus Fernando Mawatha, Colombo 07. 0112695366 National Zoological Gardens - Anagarika Dharmapala Mawatha, Dehiwala. 011- 2712752

Colombo Dutch Museum - Prince Street, Colombo 011.

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Arcade Independence Square -30 Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 07. 0727727758 St. Lucia's Cathedral -Kotahena , Colombo .

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