Meet Our Sri Lankan Guide Chaminda D

The wonderful Chaminda Dammika shares his private story, why he loves what he does, and recommendations on touring in Sri Lanka.

Wherever you journey with us, our devoted workforce members look after you each step of the best way. They arrive from varied backgrounds, and armed with their private experiences and in-depth information, they provide help to 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. Beneath, he shares his life’s journey with us, and his prime suggestions for touring in Sri Lanka.

The place or how did you develop up and what introduced you into the journey business?

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 bought married at 24, and with my father-in-law’s help, I made a decision to go to Vancouver to proceed with IT. However after a month, I had an accident and injured my again. At the moment I made a decision to return dwelling to Sri Lanka and my household. I began my very own clothes export enterprise, which helped me develop a big community of overseas contacts.

When the civil battle 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 therefore lengthy?

I’ve been a information for Enchanting Travels since 2015. I at all times attempt to do my job to the perfect of my skill, and I really feel that’s rewarded and acknowledged by ET. My first friends from ET had been a German couple, who had been pretty folks. They actually loved their tour, and had been variety 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 shaggy dog story involves thoughts, and it includes somewhat misunderstanding. I had two very variety German shoppers, who had been booked to see a cultural present in Kandy. I defined that it concerned a dance. My friends thought that they might be dancing together with the performers, and bought dressed up for the efficiency as in the event that they had been going to a ball. All of us laughed once we realized there had been a miscommunication, however they stored their advantageous outfits on and had been the very best dressed guests in the entire place! In truth, they bought many compliments from the locals.

What’s your favourite a part of the job? Inform us about what motivates you.

I like that I can share my heritage and the Sri Lankan lifestyle with my friends. It’s a actual pleasure to share my nation with guests from all over the world. We regularly have very full applications, which might imply lengthy days, however with restricted time to probe for some friends, I be certain that they get an actual style of my dwelling!

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 largely farmers who work very onerous and have a beautiful perspective. They stay in a standard means, and are very welcoming and heat. They could have few materials issues however they stay a cheerful, fulfilling life. I at all times suggest this area in order that our friends can expertise a very wonderful a part of Sri Lanka.

What are your prime suggestions for Sri Lanka journey?

I might suggest guests to arrange themselves and skim up earlier than they arrive, to allow them to use their time nicely. Issues like distances can appear quick on Google, however could take longer than anticipated. It’s good to have the specialists at Enchanting Travels to information friends on these features. And in case you can, take your time. Sri Lanka could look small on the map, however it’s really a big, numerous nation, so take a while to discover and revel in it.