Defence Services Command and Staff College

FOREIGN COURSE PARTICIPANTS OF DSCSC COURSE NO 20 EXPERIENCE THE DIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA THROUGH INLAND STUDY TOUR 2026

The Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) successfully conducted the Inland Study Tour (IST) from 25 to 31 October 2026, providing 17 Foreign Course Participants (FCPs) and 21 accompanying family members with an opportunity to experience Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage, scenic beauty and climatic diversity.

The tour commenced with the journey towards Trincomalee, with the planned visit to the world-renowned Sigiriya Rock Fortress omitted due to unfavourable weather conditions. Participants first received warm hospitality at Sri Lanka Air Force Base, Sigiriya, before proceeding towards Trincomalee, enjoying a scenic stop at the Kantale Reservoir en route. In Trincomalee, they stayed at the Malima Golf Link Hotel within the Naval Base and enjoyed a boat ride around Trincomalee Harbour, sea bathing, snorkeling and visits to Koneswaram Kovil and Kanniya Hot Water Springs. The journey continued to Anuradhapura (Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and Ruwanweliseya), Peradeniya (Royal Botanical Gardens) and Kandy (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic), followed by visits to Gregory Lake Park, Piduruthalagala and Ambewela Milk Farm in Nuwara Eliya. Participants also visited Seetha Amman Kovil, Hakgala Botanical Garden and Adisham Bungalow, while driving through the Sri Lanka Military Academy, Diyatalawa. The tour concluded with a fellowship lunch at the Gemunu Watch Officers’ Mess, Kuruwita.

The successful conduct of the tour was made possible through the invaluable support and hospitality extended by the Sri Lanka Army, Navy and Air Force. Participants highly appreciated the experience, which strengthened fellowship, promoted cultural understanding and fostered goodwill among the participating nations.

EXPERIENCE THE DIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA THROUGH INLAND STUDY TOUR _2026