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Step by step: The world’s most physically demanding tourist attractions, ranked
29 Jun 2025 19:16 GMT
… the Moors in Portugal, and Sigiriya, a fortress atop a … of history. For example, Sigiriya dates back to the 5th … panorama.
Ahead, the most strenuous tourist attractions around the world, according … Score: 48
No. 6: Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Exertion Score: 46 …
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3,000 Acres of state owned land open for Tourism with New Digital Land Bank
23 Jun 2025 12:13 GMT
… sustainable and competitive tourism sector,” said Deputy Tourism Minister Prof. Ruwan … nature and heritage-based tourism near the Sigiriya rock fortress.
Bentota National … integration in project evaluations.
Tourism officials emphasize that this initiative …
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Indian tourists highest in Sri Lanka till June this year
13 Jun 2025 02:19 GMT
… Lanka Tourism Development Authority said on Wednesday.
The number of tourists arriving … 2024.
The number of tourists who arrived in the first … the list with 6,014 tourists accounting for 28.2 … of the prime attractions include Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the …
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Tourism industry must become brand-driven
21 May 2025 01:00 GMT
… tourism receipts way back in 1995 registered a per tourist … personally chartered aircrafts to bring tourists, end of the day … Dalada Maligawa, Tea Tourism in Nuwara Eliya, Sigiriya and the indigenous … Maligawa. Almost 65% of tourists visit the site. Hygiene …
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Sri Lanka sees surge in tourist arrivals with nearly 175,000 visitors in April
04 May 2025 11:02 GMT
… while Russia contributed 13,525 tourists. Germany accounted for 11 … such as Anuradhapura and Sigiriya, as well as beach … with regional tourism hubs.
Looking ahead, tourism authorities are … digital campaigns, and bilateral tourism partnerships are planned in …
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Gravel Mining Threatens Sigiriya, 2025’s Most Welcoming City in Sri Lanka
02 May 2025 11:41 GMT
… continues near ancient fortress Sigiriya, the iconic ancient rock … over the surrounding jungle, Sigiriya offers breathtaking views and … a veteran in the tourism industry since the 1970s, … the destruction.
With Sigiriya gaining global recognition for …
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Gravel mining in Sigiriya sanctuary – who authorised it?
29 Apr 2025 20:07 GMT
… gravel mining project within the Sigiriya sanctuary causing extensive environmental damage … , the Officer In Charge of Sigiriya Wildlife Conservation Department Office, Range … Protect Sigiriya Lionel Gunasekara said he has been involved in tourism since …
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As Tourism Surges in Sri Lanka, Locals Are Asking Who Truly Benefits
14 Apr 2025 15:43 GMT
… — an ancient rock fortress in Sigiriya that was designated a UNESCO … have often cited tourism’s negative effects, including foreign tourists working illegally … the type of tourists we attract, the type of tourism we want …
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Sigiriya continues to be Sri Lanka's top tourist attraction
06 Apr 2025 01:47 GMT
… officials, around 10 lakh tourists, including visitors from across … alt Sigiriya continues to be Sri Lanka's top tourist … attraction td tr tr td align center Sigiriya continues … to be Sri Lanka's top tourist …
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Enhancing state's tourism through insights from Sri Lanka
04 Apr 2025 03:06 GMT
… notable sites such as Sigiriya Rock, Kandy, and … monuments and cultural landmarks Sigiriya Rock, for instance, … Sigiriya a testament to the power of heritage conservation in promoting tourism … the success of agri tourism, where tourists are invited to explore …