About Astro Lanka
Discover the story behind Sri Lanka's journey into the night sky.
G. Ramoda Nimanshika
Researcher | Explorer | Advocate
The Person Behind Astro Lanka
About Me
G. Ramoda Nimanshika
I am G. Ramoda Nimanshika, a researcher with an academic and professional interest in Geography, Tourism, GIS, E-Tourism and Astro-Tourism. My interest in Astro-Tourism developed during my undergraduate studies at the University of Colombo, where I conducted research on the potential of Astro-Tourism in Sri Lanka.
Academic & Professional Interest
Geography, Tourism, GIS, E-Tourism, Astro-Tourism.
Research's Background
Yala & Wilpattu National Parks and wider Sri Lankan potential.
Research & Analysis
Field observations, questionnaires, interviews, secondary data, ArcGIS 10.5.
Current Academic Journey
Postgraduate Diploma in Tourism Economics and Hotel Management — University of Colombo (C508 — Applications of GIS, Information Technology and E-Tourism).
Why Astro-Tourism?
Connects night sky with nature, wildlife, culture, science, photography & rural tourism.
The Idea Behind Astro Lanka
A web-based platform to support the future development and promotion of Astro-Tourism.
For me, ASTRO LANKA is more than a website.
It is an ongoing extension of my research journey.
Long-term Goal
To contribute to a responsible and sustainable Astro-Tourism sector in Sri Lanka while creating greater awareness of the value of our night skies.
From Research to Astro Lanka
A journey of discovery, analysis and action.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Potential of Astro-Tourism in Sri Lanka.
FIELD RESEARCH
Yala + Wilpattu and wider Sri Lankan potential.
GIS ANALYSIS
ArcGIS 10.5 suitability analysis.
COMMUNITY & TOURIST PERSPECTIVES
Questionnaires • Interviews • Observations
DIGITAL PLATFORM
ASTRO LANKA
RESEARCH FINDING
96%of surveyed local respondents expressed satisfaction with the idea of developing Astro-Tourism in Sri Lanka.
OUR VISION
To position Sri Lanka as a distinctive, sustainable and internationally recognised Astro-Tourism destination where people can discover, experience and protect the night sky.
OUR MISSION
To promote Sri Lanka's Astro-Tourism potential through reliable information, research, digital technology and meaningful connections between destinations, astronomy, astrophotography, tourism stakeholders and local communities.
IDENTIFY
Destinations across Sri Lanka
INFORM
Night-sky information for all
CAPTURE
Astrophotography experiences
CONNECT
People & organisations
INNOVATE
GIS & digital technology
EMPOWER
Local communities
PROTECT
Dark skies & environment
DEVELOP
Sustainable growth
Why Sri
Lanka?
A Small Island with a Remarkable Night-Sky Opportunity
Sri Lanka has the potential to develop Astro-Tourism by combining its geographical diversity, natural environments, cultural heritage and tourism infrastructure with the experience of the night sky. Astro-Tourism becomes more attractive when the night sky can be experienced together with nature, wildlife, landscapes, culture and local communities. Sri Lanka provides these combined experiences within a relatively compact geographical area.
Explore More
Diverse Landscapes
Mountains • Forests • Beaches
Dark-Sky Experiences
Stargazing • Low Light Pollution
Wildlife & Nature
Yala • Wilpattu
Culture & Heritage
Ancient Sites • Temples
Astrophotography
Capture the Cosmos
Sustainable Tourism
Communities • Rural Tourism
About Astro Lanka
ASTRO LANKA — Discover Sri Lanka Under the Stars
ASTRO LANKA is a research-based digital platform dedicated to exploring and promoting the potential of Astro-Tourism in Sri Lanka.
The platform presents information about destinations, night sky experiences, astrophotography, astronomy communities, researchers, organizations, celestial events and responsible tourism. It connects research and tourism practice, and aims to become a digital gateway for visitors, researchers, photographers, communities and policymakers.
The Platform Pillars
Lanka
EXPLORE
OBSERVE
CAPTURE
CONNECT
RESEARCH
PROTECT
The Journey Continues
DISCOVER SRI LANKA
AFTER DARK.
ASTRO LANKA is an ongoing journey connecting research, tourism, astronomy, technology, photography, communities and the night sky.