Meet Our Sri Lankan Guide Chaminda D

Wherever you journey with us, our devoted workforce members take care of you each step of the way in which. They come from varied backgrounds, and armed with their private experiences and in-depth information, they enable you uncover the guts and soul of every vacation spot.

Chaminda Dammika is one such invaluable member of our workforce. He has been an integral a part of our panel of professional guides in Sri Lanka for the previous eight years. Chaminda loves sharing his deep information of his homeland with our friends, and serving to them make reminiscences to final a lifetime. Below, he shares his life’s journey with us, and his prime suggestions for touring in Sri Lanka.

Where or how did you develop up and what introduced you into the journey trade?

I grew up in Maharagama, on the outskirts of Colombo. My father was a truck driver and my mom was a seamstress in a garment manufacturing facility, which is the place they met. My dad and mom labored very onerous to maintain my sister and I. When they’re older, I need to do the identical and take excellent care of my dad and mom. I did my GCSEs after which studied IT. I obtained married at 24, and with my father-in-law’s help, I made a decision to go to Vancouver to proceed with IT. But after a month, I had an accident and injured my again. At that point I made a decision to return residence to Sri Lanka and my household. I began my very own clothes export enterprise, which helped me develop a big community of international contacts.

When the civil conflict led to Sri Lanka, in 2009, I purchased a automotive and began an official authorities coaching course for chauffeur-guides. I certified in 2011, and have been working as a chauffeur-guide ever since.

What has stored you working with us for thus lengthy?

I’ve been a information for Enchanting Travels since 2015. I all the time attempt to do my job to the perfect of my capability, and I really feel that’s rewarded and acknowledged by ET. My first friends from ET had been a German couple, who had been beautiful folks. They actually loved their tour, and had been type sufficient to share some nice suggestions, which spurred me on. It’s been a pleasure to proceed working with Enchanting Travels ever since.

Chaminda was very skilled and so useful. He was a wonderful information for us in Sri Lanka

Bonnie Mount, Enchanting Travels visitor

Any favourite visitor or journey tales?

A joke involves thoughts, and it includes just a little misunderstanding. I had two very type German purchasers, who had been booked to see a cultural present in Kandy. I defined that it concerned a dance. My friends thought that they’d be dancing together with the performers, and obtained dressed up for the efficiency as in the event that they had been going to a ball. We all laughed after we realized there had been a miscommunication, however they stored their nice outfits on and had been the very best dressed guests in the entire place! In reality, they obtained many compliments from the locals.

What is your favourite a part of the job? Tell us about what motivates you.

I really like that I can share my heritage and the Sri Lankan lifestyle with my friends. It is an actual pleasure to share my nation with guests from all over the world. We typically have very full applications, which might imply lengthy days, however with restricted time to probe for some friends, I make sure that they get an actual style of my residence!

What a part of your nation or tradition do you most get pleasure from sharing with friends?

The southeastern dry zone is my favourite space of the nation. The folks there are principally farmers who work very onerous and have a beautiful angle. They stay in a standard means, and are very welcoming and heat. They might have few materials issues however they stay a cheerful, fulfilling life. I all the time advocate this area in order that our friends can expertise a really wonderful a part of Sri Lanka.

Chaminda Dammika

Top three journey suggestions from our Sri Lankan information

What are your prime suggestions for Sri Lanka journey?

I’d advocate guests to arrange themselves and skim up earlier than they arrive, to allow them to use their time properly. Things like distances can appear quick on Google, however might take longer than anticipated. It’s good to have the specialists at Enchanting Travels to information friends on these elements. And should you can, take your time. Sri Lanka might look small on the map, however it’s really a big, various nation, so take a while to discover and luxuriate in it.