Company Profile

At the inception, NKAR fully concentrated on outbound travel. Gradually the Company got involved in the inbound operations. Since getting into inbound tourism, the organization has been steadily growing, increasing the number of arrivals year after year. NKAR take pride in 33 years of good business ethics and offer over 100 job opportunities while sharing 15 million dolars of business per anmunm having a wide selection of services for business and leisure travel all under one roof.
Stability Through Diversity.
NKAR is a member of a diversified group of companies (Devagiri Group (Pvt.) Ltd.), with interests in Plantations, manufacturing of tea and rubber and Hoteliering. The members in the group include.
Iddamaldeniya Estate Ltd.
The Factory was bought over in 1997 by Devagiri Group. Today Iddamaldeniya Estates produces over 50,000Kgs of low grown, high quality tea per month.
Devagiri Hotels (Pvt.) Ltd. (Insight Resort)
In 1983, the group ventured in to the hotel sector with the establishment of Insight Resort, a Tourist Beach Resort at Ahangama.This 40-roomed 3 star quality hotel with 80 beds on the south Coast is the ideal venue to unwind, sea bath and provides swimming pool and many other recreational facilities. It has also weekly entertainment programme with theme nights, scrumptious buffets and barbecues etc.

Drive time from Katunayaka International Airport to the Resort is approximately 2 and 1/2 hrs. From Mathala International Airport to the Resort would be 1 and 1/2 hrs.
       Company Team

DMC & MICE Management Team of NKAR has blend of enthusiastic professionals who are driving towards company mission whiles contributing & performing in there respective business areas.
   
Mr. Nilmin Nanayakkara (Managing Director)

Mr. Nilmin Nanayakkara, Managing Director of Nkar Travels & Tours(Pvt) Limited, is a dynamic personality with over 35 years experience in the Travel, Tourism & Airline Industries. Invited to be the President of the IATA Agents Association of Sri Lanka in 1997-1998. Served in the capacity of Vice President of the Travel Agents Association of Sri Lanka in 2001/2002 and also served on the Tourism Advisory Committee to the Minister of Tourism in the year 2007/2008.Mr Nanayakkara was elected as the President of The Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO) in the year 2010/11 and re-appointed as President for the year 2011/2012. He was also appointed as Board Member of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau holding a responsible portfolio in the year 2010, 2011 and re-appointed for the year 2012.
   
Uditha Jayasinghe (Group Chief Operating Officer)

Uditha Jayasinghe, the Group Chief Operating Officer of Nkar Tours (Pvt) Ltd. commenced his duty in August 2007. He overlooks the operational functions of other group companies as well. Uditha assumed his current position in September 2010. Prior to his appointment as the COO, Uditha was the Group Finance Manager of the Company.

He holds a specialized degree in Accountancy & Financial Management. He is an Associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka and Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka. He began his career with Dialog PLC and held various progressive management positions in various Companies.
   
Renuka Mendis (Operations Manager)

In my capacity as Contracting / Operations Manager, it is my responsibility to negotiate and obtain the most favourable and attractive rates to ensure that the business is secured for the company. The experience and exposure gained through the years has helped me to develop the right aptitude, skills and competence to be an effective key player possessing strong analytical and organizational skills as well as people management
   
Kaumudi Caldera (Manager European countries except France, Germany, UK, Austria & Switzerland)

Hi, I am Kaumudi. I overlook the entire tour operation of Eastern Europe and some of the Western Europe Countries and also entire CIS countires and Japan.. Do you need a holiday to relax and get refreshed? Come tell us what is your wish. We will fulfill it... To plan your holiday you only need to pass your travel requirements to us. Myself together with my experienced staff could assist you in organizing the memorable holiday you require. So we invite you to come explore Sri Lanka or Maldives with us...
   
Sampath Nilusha (Manager CIS Countries, Middle East Countries & German speaking countires)

Hi I'm Sampath Nilusha. I manage the tour operations for Germany, CIS Countries and Middle East.

Do you need to get away from all the stress and boredom of a cooped up environment?
Contact me anytime and my team – Krishanthi,Bandara,Yashika Alevntina,Ravihari and I will be ready to help you select the best resorts / destinations and leisure / fun activities available. Enjoy the rich cultural diversity, amazing history and scenic beauty of Sri Lanka and the hospitality of Sri Lankans. Time is precious and a holiday is a gift. So call / email and contact us NOW! We will reserve and arrange for you the most luxurious, breathtaking, serene and relaxing nature resorts, the best packages including a range of optional leisure time activities. Get the best for you, your family and your friends.
Welcome to a holiday you'll always cherish.
   
Sunimal Bandara (Asst' Manager SAARC Countries)

Ayubowan !! (Wishing you a long life)

Hi, I am Sunimal Bandara Assistant Manager – SAARC countries. Me & my team responsible for tourist market developments in entire SAARC reign & specially handling existing agent network. And also tourist handling during their stay in Sri Lanka with the unique experience, I kindly invite you to come explore our beautiful count Sri Lanka.
   
Dhanushka Wijeyekoon (Asst' Marketing Manager- Tours)

AYUBOWAN !! (May you blessed with Long Life)  The Sri Lankan way of greeting..

I am Dhanushka Wijeyekoon Assistant Marketing Manager – Tours, I am responsible for increase the market penetration in terms of Inbound tourism by expanding world wide agent / partner network with integrated marketing methods. Differentiating the business in a very competitive market according to the volatile global trends & maximize the market share & profitability.
   
Thilini Piyathisse (Senior Tour Executive – France , USA , Canada & Australia)

Bonjour !!

I am Thilini Piyathisse overlooking Tour operations for France, Canada, North America & Australia. My main interest is in the French Market as I am French speaking. In addition, currently I am greatly involved in the development of French operator network, which I find quite challenging.

It's my pleasure to organize your memorable holiday in Sri Lanka, according to your requirements, desire and budget..

Join us on one of your memorable holidays, "Group Tours, Individual Tours, Budget tours or MICE Tours".

À très bientôt… !
   
Janitha Harshani (Senior Tour Executive )

Konnichiwa !!!

Hi I am Janitha Wickramasinghe –Senior Tour Executive overlooking Japanese & Far East Countries. My main focus is on the Japanese market as I can speak & write the language & it helps me out in developing a good business relationship with the clients.

Hope you will contact me soon on your holiday to Sri Lanka .