<ul><li><keyword id="520815" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Pongal-festival" source="Orion">Pongal festival</keyword> is closely related to <keyword id="20154" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="tamil-nadu" source="Orion">Tamil Nadu</keyword> and Tamil culture and is enthusiastically celebrated by Tamil people all over the world.</li><li><keyword id="38378" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="pongal" source="Orion">Pongal</keyword> is a religious, cultural, and social festival hosted as a thanks giving to the Sun god and the elements of nature for supporting agriculture.</li><li>The harvest festival of Pongal is celebrated in the month of Tamil month ‘Thai’ (January–February) and lasts for four days.</li></ul>The term ‘Pongal’ is considered as a symbol of prosperity in Tamil language and culture. Referring to the dish made with milk, ghee and rice, Pongal literally means ‘overflowing’, suggestive of abundance and affluence. Pongal is one of the major festivals for the people of Tamil Nadu. Pongal falls during the beginning of the month of Tamil month ‘Thai’ and hence it is also known as <keyword id="4099282" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="thai-pongal" source="Orion">Thai Pongal</keyword>. Pongal has its roots in the Sangam Period roughly identified from 6th century BC to 2nd century AD. Legends say that Pongal celebration is not less than 2,000 years old. The principal theme of Pongal is thanking the Sun god, the forces of nature, and the farm animals and people who support agriculture. Around the time of Pongal, the fields are ripe with plentiful crops and hence the farmers happily celebrate the event while bringing home the fruits of their hard work and the blessings of nature. Festival of harvest Pongal is a festival of harvest. Tamil homes gear up to celebrate the event on the first day of the Tamil month of Thai which coincides with Uttarayana or the northward movement of the sun. This is the same time when many other parts of India celebrate <keyword id="6528818" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="sankranti" source="Orion">Sankranti</keyword>. As per the annual agricultural cycle, most regions of the state would have done the harvest shortly before Pongal and hence the homes of farmers and stockyards would be overflowing with the newly harvested paddy. Therefore, Pongal is the occasion to rejoice the gifts of nature that support and enrich our lives. Pongal – what it means Pongal is celebrated as a thanksgiving to the Sun god. On the day of Pongal, the dish known as ‘Pongal’ is cooked in a new earthen pot under the sun, preferably early in the morning just after sunrise. The best of rice from the new harvest is earmarked for this preparation. The ingredients used for Pongal are rice, milk, ghee, jaggery, raisins and dry fruits. When the milk boils and overflows, people shout ‘Pongalo Pongal’, with this slogan believed to bring prosperity into the household. The term Pongal is rich in its connotation referring to the theme and name of the festival, the dish prepared and also the term suggesting prosperity. Interesting elements of Pongal Pongal is the epitome of Tamil culture. Tamil culture is predominantly agricultural and Pongal comes as a major celebration in a year that highlights and venerates several wonderful aspects of the religion, culture, society and people’s lives. New dress, cleaned, painted and decorated homes, colorful rangolis, pujas and celebrations, well-bred cattle, delicious dishes, blessings of elders, rewarding the workforce, gifts, dresses and sweets to near and dear ones, cultural competitions, <keyword id="86993" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="jallikattu" source="Orion">Jallikattu</keyword> (sport of controlling the bulls), field trips and temple visits are some of the most interesting highlights of Pongal celebrations that last for four days. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/pongal-2022-wishes-and-messages-for-facebook-and-whatsapp-status/articleshow/88830530.cms">Pongal 2022 – Here is a list of wishes and messages you can send to your loved ones</a>

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Pongal is one of the major festivals celebrated in Tamil Nadu. This event is also called Thai Pongal, after the name of the first day of the Tamil month in which it is celebrated. Pongal is predominantly a harvest festival and is observed as a thanksgiving celebration to the Sun god. On this occasion, cows, bullocks, natural elements and all those entities that help in agriculture are worshipped and thanked. Pongal celebrations last for about four days and come as the top highlight of Tamil cultural heritage. Pongal is a symbol of prosperity and this is the best occasion to wish your near and dear ones and other contacts. Here is a select collection of Pongal wishes and messages you can share in the way convenient to you. <keyword id="12929003" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="pongal-2022-wishes" source="Orion">Pongal 2022 wishes</keyword> and messages Wishing that the auspicious festival of Pongal brings you everlasting peace and joy. May you get the gifts of good health and prosperity on this day. May the sweetness of jaggery, milk, and these dry fruits bring the sweetest wishes to you and your family. Happy Pongal May this harvest festival diminish all your worries and fears from your life and fill your heart with calm and healthy thoughts. Happy <keyword id="12148203" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="pongal-2022" source="Orion">Pongal 2022</keyword>. In this festive season may every color of love fill your home and heart with lots of happiness. Happy Pongal! Let the warmth of the auspicious festival of Pongal fill your home with joy. Have a wonderful Pongal. On this auspicious day of the year do not forget to celebrate the gifts of life. Show your gratitude to the almighty for every blessing you have in your life. Happy Pongal. Hope you rejoice in the charm of your tradition! Wish you &amp; your family a very Happy Bogi Pongal, Pongal, Mattu Pongal! May this harvest festival diminish all your worries and fears from your life and fill your heart with calm and healthy thoughts. Happy Pongal. May the sun bring you and your loved ones the rays of joy and happiness. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous Pongal. May this auspicious day bring in good luck to your home and may success touch your feet. Happy Pongal. I wish this Pongal connects you to the brightest of moments. May you reach new heights on this auspicious occasion. Here’s wishing you a very happy Pongal. Wear the most beautiful kanjeevaram sari from your closet and celebrate this festival of happiness with love and joy. Happy Pongal. Pongal is here, an occasion that will mark joy and happiness. So let’s celebrate this season with full enthusiasm &amp; energy. Happy Pongal! Sending you out the most fortunate warm wishes on the happy occasion of Pongal, have lots of fun and enjoy your every moment. Happy Pongal. On this bounteous occasion, May happiness come to you in all abundance. Happy Pongal 2022! Pongal is here, an occasion that will mark joy and happiness. So let's celebrate this season with full enthusiasm &amp; energy. Happy Pongal May Parvati shower her blessings, May Lord Ganesha give his blessings, May all harvests get more yield and our cattle always help us in the field. Happy Pongal Wishing you a prosperous and joyful Pongal. Hope this special day marking the start of a harvest season will be happy and successful for you in every way and brings with it prosperity, good luck and moments to cherish. Happy Pongal As you joyfully celebrate the festival of Pongal and welcome the harvest season, this greeting is being sent your way, to wish you everything, which the occasion is meant to bring. Have a Happy Pongal 2022 May the occasion of Pongal bring along new freshness, new hope and new opportunities in your life… May the fragrance of flowers fill your life with positivity and growth… May no sorrows touch you and your soul… With lots of love, wish you Happy Pongal my friend. We have all come in the world with a bright destiny. Let’s celebrate the day as the brightest days of our lives. May you all have a Happy Pongal! Celebrating Pongal means we are the blessed children of God and we must thank him for everything he has given us to make it a happier life for us…. Let us offer him prayers and promise to become better people… Happy Pongal to you and your loved ones. On this beautiful day, I wish that you may be able to receive the gift of God perennially and get every little thing that you have wished for in life. I wish you a prosperous and Happy Pongal 2022. Today is a special day to thank plants and trees for giving us food and to thank God for giving us life… Let us offer our prayers and express our gratitude to everyone responsible for giving us a happy and blessed life… Warm wishes to you on the harvest festival… Happy Pongal to you. I wish that this Pongal fills your life with love, happiness, prosperity, health and spirituality. Here’s wishing you a very Happy Pongal. I wish that you are blessed with more prosperity and more happiness as we celebrate Pongal… I wish that you enjoy good fortune and great success… wonderful health and amazing wealth… Wishing you a blessed Pongal loaded with the best of the wishes for you and your family. Celebrate this day with a heart filled with cheerfulness. I am sending my warmest greetings to you and your family during this Pongal. 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Pongal 2022 – Here is a list of wishes and messages you can send to your loved ones

<keyword id="38378" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="pongal">Pongal</keyword>, also called Thai Pongal, is a four-day-long harvest festival celebrated by natives of Tamil Nadu in the state and across the globe. Especially in Tamil Nadu, Pongal is celebrated with a great religious, cultural and social fervour. Pongal marks a new beginning and is celebrated to offer thanks to the gods and seek blessing for a bountiful harvest. Pongal is the perfect time to wish your dear ones a prosperous and happy life in the year ahead. Here is a collection of Pongal wishes that you can share with your dear ones. Pongal wishes and messages <ul><li>Wishing that this festival brings good luck and prosperity and hope it is joyous and fills your days ahead with happiness. Have a wonderful Pongal. </li><li>May the sweetness of jaggery, milk, and these dry fruits bring the sweetest wishes to you and your family. Happy Pongal. </li><li>In this festive season, may every colour of love fill your home and heart with lots of happiness. Happy Pongal. </li><li>I wish that your Pongal will be full of fun and joy. Wishing you and your family a Happy Pongal. </li><li>On this auspicious day of the year, do not forget to celebrate the gifts of life. Show your gratitude to the almighty for every blessing you have in your life. Happy Pongal. </li><li>Wishing that the auspicious festival of Pongal brings you everlasting peace and joy. May you get the gifts of good health and prosperity on this day. </li><li>May this harvest festival diminish all your worries and fears from your life and fill your heart with calm and healthy thoughts. Happy Pongal. </li><li>Let the warmth of the auspicious festival of Pongal fill your home with joy. Have a wonderful Pongal. </li><li>Let us meet, greet, and eat together and celebrate this auspicious occasion. Wish you a very Happy Pongal. </li><li>May the auspicious festival of Pongal bring you plentiful harvests in the years to come. Happy Pongal. </li><li>May this auspicious day bring in good luck to your home and fill your life with success. Happy Pongal. </li><li>Sending you our warmest wishes on the happy occasion of Pongal, have lots of fun and enjoy every moment. Happy Pongal. </li><li>Here comes the vessel, here comes the milk, here comes the first harvest rice. Pongal is ready; let us start the celebrations! Happy Pongal. </li><li>Pongal is here, an occasion that will mark joy and happiness. So let’s celebrate this season with full enthusiasm &amp; energy. Happy Pongal. </li><li>Between beautiful kolams and auspicious decoration, let us meet, greet, and, of course, eat. Happy Pongal. </li><li>Wishing you a prosperous and joyful Pongal. Hope this special day marking the start of a harvest season will be happy and prosperous for you in every way and brings prosperity, good luck, and moments to cherish. Happy Pongal! </li><li>May the almighty bless you all with the best of health, wealth &amp; prosperity, Wishing you &amp; your family a very Happy Pongal. May Pongal fill your life with sweetness! </li><li>I pray that this festival may be the start of your brighter days filled with happiness, good luck, and prosperity. Happy <keyword id="8739178" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="pongal-2021">Pongal 2021</keyword>. </li><li>Pongal marks joy and cheer and brings along everything that’s best. May the harvest season festival be one that brings along with it all that’s best and everything you deserve. Have a memorable Pongal. </li><li>Celebrate this day with a heart filled with cheer and fervor. Sending my warmest greetings to you and your family and loved ones this auspicious day. Pongalo Pongal! </li><li>As you joyfully celebrate the festival of Pongal and welcome the harvest season, this greeting is being sent your way to wish you everything, which the occasion is meant to bring. Have a Happy Pongal. </li></ul>

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<keyword id="38378" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="pongal">Pongal</keyword>, also famously known as Thai Pongal is a traditional festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu on the first day of the Tamil month of ‘Thai’. In its spirit and style, Pongal reflects the ancient heritage of Tamil Culture. Pongal is a farmer’s festival. It reflects the ideals, aspirations and practices of the farming community. Pongal brings together, people, families, businesses, social institutions, artistic traditions and religion presenting a harmonious blend of celebrations that symbolize joy, abundance and prosperity. Why do we celebrate Pongal? There are two dimensions to Pongal. In the first place, it is meant to rejoice the bounteous harvest preceding the Pongal celebrations. The homes are filled with agricultural products. Farmers would have paid off their debts and would have a good amount of cash in hand. Hence, this is the day to celebrate prosperity and abundance. Also, Pongal is a kind of thanksgiving. People celebrate Pongal to thank all those aspects that helped their agricultural and farming activities. On the first day, they thank sun god, on the second day, they thank cattle and on the third day they thank the elders and laborers. What is Kaanum Pongal? Kaanum Pongal literally translates as ‘Seeing’ Pongal. Kaanum Pongal is the third day of Pongal celebrations dedicated to paying visit to relatives and friends. On this day, people exchange gifts. They reward the laborers who helped them with their agricultural and business activities. Those residing in cities and the modern nuclear families visit their parents and elders staying in the villages. People go to temples, picnic places and other places of interest on this day. On the day of Kaanum Pongal, tourist spots are heavily crowded in the state of Tamil Nadu as majority of families go on a sightseeing and jolly trip on this day. Is Pongal a religious festival? Religious elements are certainly an integral part of Pongal celebrations. Worship of sun god is the principal activity on the first day of Pongal. People pay visit to their family deities on this day. They also install the idols and images of their favorite deities on this day and worship them. However, more important than this are the cultural and social dimensions of Pongal celebrations. Think of Pongal and what comes to mind are the cultural and social elements of the celebrations that significantly dominate the religious elements. Social events, sightseeing trips, cultural performances, traditional sports and games, and adventure contests like Jallikattu are some notable social and cultural elements of Pongal. Is <keyword id="8558103" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="pongal-and-sankranti">Pongal and Sankranti</keyword>, the same? Pongal marks the birth of the month of Thai. Around this time, the chilling climate ends and soothing sunny days are born. <keyword id="6528818" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="sankranti">Sankranti</keyword> marks the beginning of the northward movement of the sun which is said to bring a change of season and warmer days. Looking from this perspective, we can say Pongal and Sankranti are centered on the same concept though celebrated in different ways. What is Pongal made of? Pongal is the special dish prepared on the day of Pongal to offer to the gods. In fact, the name of the event is derived from this dish called ‘Pongal’. The term Pongal literally means the fuming bubbles that come out of the pot when Pongal is cooked. Pongal is a rice based dish. The main ingredients of Pongal are rice, pulses, milk, jaggery, cashew nuts, raisins, some herbs and cardamom. See Also - <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/faqs/what-is-the-significance-of-lohri-and-why-we-burn-fire-on-lohri/articleshow/73189207.cms">What is the Significance of Lohri and why we burn fire on Lohri</a>

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The clouds hang low in <keyword id="6355572" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="sri-lanka">Sri Lanka</keyword>. It feels like if you stand on your toes and stretch high enough, you probably can grab a fistful. The skies often look like walls instead of ceilings and while the pretty island hosted us, these walls were various shades of red. Literally a hop away from the mainland, with flight tickets from down South being cheaper, Sri Lanka is an obvious name on the Indian travellers’ list. But it is also one that often comes far below the lot, because, you know...it’s RIGHT there. It’s the ‘right there’ places that we neglect and push away for times when we are short of money but have a few days to <keyword id="6354692" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Travel">travel</keyword>. And that has also been true for me, till I got to change that. Sri Lanka has been on my go-to list for over a year, and high up enough. And then I flew through a glorious sunset and landed in rain-splashed <keyword id="6364814" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="colombo">Colombo</keyword>. Colombo’s weather reminds you of Kolkata or Mumbai, with a shade less of humidity but infinitely more pleasant and fresh. The wide roads took us to the <keyword id="719382" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Airbnb">Airbnb</keyword> that was hosting us for the next two nights - <a href="https://www.aathma.com/">Aathma Colombo House</a>. Nestled right next to the Diyawanna Lake, this property is cloaked in green. There isn’t a single spot in the house where you don’t feel transported to another space and another time. Cocooned in that space with the colourful tiles, enough trees to cleanse your soul, a lake stretched out ahead and a pool with night jasmine flowers floating across the ripples - a break from the city hustle seemed to have begun. One of the most vital things in Sri Lanka is the food. Of course. Their breakfast spread has very often been called the best in the world and no, they were not exaggerating it in the least. Besides your delectable Sri Lankan tea, juice and a side of fresh fruits a normal breakfast includes a variation of hoppers, string hoppers, pol roti, kiribath, pittu and pongal served with fish, chicken or potato curry, dhal and a sambol. <div type="image" title="Food photo 1" msid="65674130" hostid="261"></div>

Sri Lankan breakfasts are probably one of the best meals we have ever eaten. This was one of the spreads at the Airbnb property that hosted us in Colombo <div type="image" title="Food photo 2" msid="65674131" hostid="261"></div>

Besides your delectable Sri Lankan tea, juice and a side of fresh fruits a normal breakfast includes a variation of hoppers, string hoppers, pol roti, kiribath, pittu and pongal served with fish, chicken or potato curry, dhal and a sambol The majority of the carbs are rice flour-based and have coconut shavings or coconut milk in it, as does the protein curry preparations. The flavours are very similar to a lot of Thai curries and South Indian curries you may have tried but it feels so much more wholesome and comforting. Or perhaps it was just the weather. And worry not, even after that breakfast, you will be more than ready for lunch. But nothing, no other spread could beat what Sri Lanka unleashes for breakfast. Our Day 1 in Colombo was about press conferences, a long lazy lunch and then a drive around the city. The capital city of this island country is historically steeped in stories. While a glance at the beaches being constructed around the lighthouse for new construction might greatly disappoint you, the city has maintained a lot of its old heritage buildings (many of them are being restored) and a walk around them is highly recommended. You need time, and lots of it, to soak in the feel. 
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Nestled right next to the Diyawanna Lake, Aathma Colombo House is cloaked in green 
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Each section of this property is specially curated to suit the mood 
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The common dining area on the property 
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If all this is not chill enough, head over to the pool! 
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Colombo is a whole chapter of stories waiting to unfold 
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 Colombo is a city with picture-perfect properties, great places to dine, party, shop and the best place to explore the rest of the country from. And not just because the airport is here. Colombo prepares you, most gently, for the experience called Sri Lanka. That’s what it did for us as it nudged us on our long drive to Galle on a fresh sunny morning. Roughly 125 kms away from the capital city, Galle is a world away from the bustle. It’s balmy, slow, languid and almost dreamy in its slow-mo pace. This city used to be Sri Lanka’s main port till Colombo took over the title, so as you might have guessed, the sea is everywhere, mostly a stone’s throw away. And that feeling is magical, also borderline terrifying all at the same time. Honestly, that fear (which only I seem to have it seems, at least amongst the other people I know) is not irrational. Galle was one of the cities that was hit hardest by the 2004 tsunami. Most of the people here lost everything they had and had to start their lives again from scratch. Galle is on the mend and has been for a while, but what remains are the stories and nothing, absolutely nothing can take away that tenacity and the will to fight on from this charming coastal haven. The old city of Galle lies ensconced within the walls of the majestic <keyword id="3244683" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Galle-Fort">Galle fort</keyword>. The fort is called a ‘living’ one because there are residential properties, offices, hotels, churches, shops etc that are up and running for years. Parts of the fort have also been transformed to museums, the road pavings are intact, the doors, windows and arches are still the same and some of the oldest offices have been left as they were, still functioning. Galle is a time-warp. You drive through the fort gates and you are suddenly thrown back a good few decades. And each part of the city has a special feeling to it. Right outside the dark-wood Dutch doors of our hosts in Galle, the <a href="https://yarahotels.lk/">Yara Galle Fort</a>, the serene blue sky, the swaying palm trees, the sea in the distance, boys playing football in the evenings - it reminds of you of a slow town where neighbours greet each other in the morning as you have your perfect cup of tea. It feels strangely like home. 
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Galle is laid-back time warp 
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You are always just a breath away from the sea at Galle Walk around the bend into the Dutch Hospital precinct and the yellow walls of the fort on your left and the old courthouse on your right transports you to a chapter in history. There were proceedings going on inside the courthouse while lawyers, in their tiny old offices tapped away at typewriters - there wasn’t a computer in sight. There was something overwhelmingly nice to see piles and piles of documents stacked on shelves. The whole universe seemed to have turned 360 degrees, but Galle was right where it was. 
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Parts of the Galle fort are still used for thoroughfare 
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Other parts of the fort have been turned into museums 
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Built by the Dutch, the fort was eventually taken over by the British who ruled over it till the country got its independence in 1948 
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The views from the fort are spectacular While most people head to Galle for the beaches, you cannot afford to miss a walk around the fort with a local who knows the city like the back of his hand. That’s what Ateeq did for us. This is also the perfect time to point out that the Galle Fort walk is a part of the Airbnb experiences. Experiences are area/location-specific activities that you can book just the way you book a room on the site. For example, Sri Lanka offers experiences like surf lessons, yoga lessons, forest trails etc (you can book a walk with Ateeq <a href="https://www.airbnb.co.in/experiences/257167?source=pdpother">here</a>) . You don’t even need to be staying in an Airbnb to be able to book an experience. 
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Our walk through the Galle Fort The walk conducted by Ateeq includes a long stroll all around the fort as he points out the important sites and anecdotes that only a local can offer - like pointing out the spot where every kid in Galle learns to swim. The walk ends with some incredible gelato in the heart of the fort where all the restaurants and cafes are. 
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One of the oldest jetties in Galle. This is also where the local kids learn to swim After our long, long stroll, we headed to Dewata Beach, a little drive away from Galle, for our first surf lessons. Hosted by Oshan Diluk, these <a href="https://www.airbnb.co.in/experiences/308477?source=pdpother">lessons</a> are your baby steps into an adrenaline overdose. It’s harder than it looks and you will have enough salt water in your system to never need any seasoning in your food again - but you must try this. The <keyword id="443950" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Lagoon">lagoon</keyword> where the lessons are have been chosen because of its shallow waters and small waves. And the instructors are incredibly, incredibly patient - which is a huge plus. 
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You start with the basics 
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Then drag yourselves to the sea 
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 Finally, you try to ride the waves Our first day ended with a laid-back dinner at Unawatuna beach, which is also a short drive away from Galle. And even before we could forget how good the local beer and the fresh-grilled seafood tasted like, we were on the way to the airport. 
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The buzzing Unawatuna beach 
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Yara Galle fort was our host in the city 
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How could we leave without this? 
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And You cannot miss the Sri Lankan teas when you are there Now, the important deets The Sri Lankan currency conversions are easy - one Indian rupee converts to 2.27 Sri Lankan rupee. Withdraw your money at the airport right from one of the ATMs or change it from Dollar/Euro/whatever you please. For an Indian, the Sri Lankan visa will set you back by $20 (₹1,500 roughly). While you can easily get a place on Airbnb starting from ₹2,000 a night, the experiences come from anything between ₹1,500 to ₹5,000 or more. All of this of course depends on the city you are visiting and what you want to try for yourselves. Sri Lanka was a rush. But it was an exhilarating rush that soothed you and pushed you ahead all at the same time. I am certain all of us were making mental plans to plan a longer trip soon, but then, there we were, flying back to our desks and our laptop screens. I am writing this roughly three weeks after returning from the magnificent island. And I can’t wait to go back. The reporter was invited by Airbnb for this trip.

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