Jetwing Hotels

Welcome to Jetwing Hotels Sri Lanka

In the exotic island paradise of Sri Lanka there are many treasures for you to discover, and at Jetwing hotels we bring you experiences unlike any other.

One of the top resort chains and a leading name in Sri Lanka hotels with 16 distinctive properties spread around the country from Negombo to Galle and Nuwara Eliya; we bring you true diversity – pristine beaches, lush mountain retreats and rural hideaways; lavish colonial splendour and chic modern luxury in award winning architectural design.  We offer much indulgence; from fine cuisine, sensuous spa treatments to Ayurvedic healing.  And plenty to do too: extreme action or quiet meditation, a myriad wonders both natural and man-made to explore and a wealth of culture and tradition to experience as well. The warmth of care and the exceptionally high service standards you will enjoy sets us apart too.

So pick your Jetwing destination and allow us to greet you the Jetwing way: “Ayubowan – May you live long”. Welcome to Jetwing Hotels, Sri Lanka.

Hilton Colombo Hotel

HOTEL DETAILS

Stay in a multi-story resort located in the center of Colombo’s business district. Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and enjoy complimentary refreshments in the Executive Lounge. Relax in an airy, Art Deco-inspired guest room. Stay connected with high-speed internet access. Warm lighting highlights the dark wood and brass accents throughout the main hotel areas, and creates an exotic, inviting ambience.

The World Travel Awards recently voted Hilton Colombo ‘Sri Lanka’s Leading Business Hotel’ on the basis of its excellent business amenities and services. Hold your meeting or conference in this award-winning hotel. Choose from an extensive selection of venues that includes six meeting rooms, seven function rooms, and the Grand Ballroom. The Ballroom is Colombo’s only pillar-less venue and is ideal for major conferences of up to 900 guests.

Authentic Sri Lankan Food Recipes

By Kapruka.com

Authentic Sri Lankan Food Recipes

Hundreds of Sri Lanka food recipes for Sri Lankans living away from home.


Foods in Sri Lanka can be hot or very mild or can be combination being very much a question of individual preference. Sri Lankan food is unique for their Culture. Many Sinhala food items are derived from Chena cultivation. Sri Lankan cuisine plays a vital role in the islanders’ life from the most auspicious Sinhala/ Hindu New Year to normal day-to-day practices. They make milk rice and special sweets with coconut milk, floor and Honey at cultural festivals. It is recognized as one of the sixty- four types of art, "Siu Seta kalawa". The curries come in many verities of colors and flavors blended in Sri Lankan Hot Spices has a great ayurvedic value when used in curries.

Most of the Sri Lankans eat vegetables. With a large community of farmers the Rice and curry is the main food in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka curries are known for their fiery hot spicy flavors and coconut milk is very distinct feature of Sri Lankan cuisine that different regions of country specialize in different types of dishes. The specialty in Sri Lankan food is that same food is differently made in different regions. Dishes from the North region of Sri Lanka have distinct south Indian flavors. Dishes from the South region of Sri Lanka can be Spicy, Hot or Mild. The meals of the southern region of Sri Lanka are known for their variety and fishing village though the coastal strip. Ambulthiyal a unique spicy fish preparation with thick gamboges "Goraka" paste. Certain types of fish Balaya , Kelawalla are native to Southern seas. "Lunu dehi" (lime pickle) and jaadi (Pikled fish) are food items made from methods of preserving since they could dry them in sun during rainless days. Western region of Sri Lanka has foreign influence much more than other regions. Many items made using wheat flour always had made Sri Lankan dishes foreign. Since upper western coastal region is dry, fish is dried with salt as a preservative. This is called "Karawala" (dry fish).

Spices such as Cloves, Cardamoms, nutmeg and pepper are found in abundance throughout Kandy and Matale District in Central region of Sri Lanka. Eastern province constitutes three major ethnic groups. Sinhala, Muslim and Tamil, Chena cultivation, Game meat from nearby forests and dry Weather have influenced many food items. Staple diet of Sri Lanka is 'Rice and curry' the word ‘curry’ convering a multitude of dishes which are made according to different methods of cooking fromSoups, meat, Sea food, Lentils, Vegetables, Sambols, Mallums, Phies to Achcharus. Curd and Treacle and Sweetmeats made from Rice flour and palm treacle, jiggery along with various types of fruits are additions to the meal as the dessert. The Palm, Coconut, Kithul, Palmyra from which the treacle is made will vary accordingly. Sri Lankans also like several juicy sweetmeats like Kavum, kokis, Halape, Thalaguli and Wattalapam etc. Sri Lankans also like to have drinks like tea and coffee.

CHOGM 2013 Colombo - Getting Around Colombo

Taxi

       There are many companies which operate 24 hours of the day, within the city of Colombo. These radio cabs can be called by telephone. During peak hours and on weekends there usually is a 30-45 minute waiting period so make sure you call your taxi company in advance to make your booking. Almost all drivers can converse in English and they are metered with the average price being Rs.47.00 (US $ 0.60 ) per km.



Three Wheeler

    Three Wheelers are available in plenty both in the cities and suburbs of Sri Lanka. They generally not metered and you would have to negotiate a price for a trip. Most of drivers don't speak fluent English so bit of skill is required when informing them of your destination and negotiating prices. Average prices around

CHOGM 2013 About Sri Lanka

    

  Welcome to the "Pearl of the Indian Ocean"- the luscious green island of Sri Lanka, an island of tropical sunshine, sparkling seas and soft golden sands surrounded by the sparkling blue water of the Indian Ocean - an Paradise which offers every visitor a unique experience.
      Discover whatever you might be searching for on this tropical island. Green velvet mountains, wild life roaming free in nature reserves and jungles, Archaeologically treasures, world class golf courses, previous gemstones excavated from gem mines, while water rafting and deep sea diving-and this is just the tip of the iceberg.
      All this and more awaits you on the island of Sri Lanka. Each attraction is located a few hours drive away from the other and could explore it all within a short space of time. And best of all, the people are warm hearted and friendly, the food is delicious and very affordable.