At the inception, NKAR fully concentrated on outbound travel. Gradually the company got involved as Sri Lanka tour operators who work with inbound tours as well. Since getting into inbound tourism, the organization has been steadily growing, increasing the number of arrivals year after year. NKAR takes pride in being one of the leading tour operators in Sri Lanka with 45 years of good business ethics and offers over 100 job opportunities while sharing 15 million dollars of business per annum having a wide selection of services for business and leisure travel all under one roof.
NKAR Travel House 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.
Devagiri Group(Pvt)Limited
Devagiri Group (pvt) Limited established in 1948, is situated in the South of Sri lanka and owns 426 acres of tea and rubber. Currently the company is drawing up plans to Venture in to transforming the property to a sustainable luxury villas project, coupled with and adventure park.
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 50-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 Mattala International Airport to the Resort would be 1 and 1/2 hrs.
DMC & MICE Management Team of NKAR Travel House has a blend of enthusiastic professionals who are driving towards the company mission whiles contributing & performing in their respective business areas. With the skills and commitment of our management team, NKAR strives to be the best Sri Lanka tour operator in the industry.
Mr. Nilmin Nanayakkara, Chairman - Managing Director of NKAR Travels & Tours (Pvt) Limited, is a dynamic personality with over 45 years’ of acquaintance in the Travel, Tourism & Airline Industries. He was elected as President of the IATA Agents Association of Sri Lanka in the year 1997-1998. Served in the capacity of Vice President of the Travel Agents Association of Sri Lanka in 2001/2002, and 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) for the year 2010-2011 and was re-appointed as President for the year 2011-2012. He has been an active committee member of SLAITO for well over 20 Years and The Hotel Association of Sri Lanka since 2021. In the year 2010 he was the youngest member in the industry to be presented with a ‘Legend Award’ by IATA Agents Association of Sri Lanka in recognition of his contribution to the industry. Mr. Nanayakkara has served as a Board Member of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau from 2010 to 2015, appointed by the Minister of Economic Development. Among the many noble contributions Mr. Nanayakkara has made to the tourism industry as well as to the country, one notable initiative stands out: "Sancharaka Udawa," the largest travel trade fair in Sri Lanka. By 2023, this event, which is held annually, had successfully completed more than ten editions, having been conceived during his tenure as President of SLAITO. In 2022, his "Save the Sri Lankan Smile" initiative marked a historic milestone as the first-ever destination promotion campaign initiated by a private company. This groundbreaking effort united not only the entire tourism industry but also the entire country, addressing the challenges posed by the pandemic and the economic crisis that had severely impacted the tourism sector during those challenging times. This short term tactical campaign garnered widespread recognition and appreciation from the entire industry, Specially for his remarkable dedication and commitment. In 2023, the Board of Directors made the decision to nominate Mr. Nilmin Nanayakkara, the Managing Director, for the position of Chairman cum Managing Director. This choice was driven by his exceptional dedication and significant contributions, which have extended beyond the company and have positively impacted on the entire industry.
“To reach the level of a leading brand with exceptional service excellence to all stakeholders through innovation in product, pricing, and ethical business practices whilst adapting to changing trends”
Dynamic Thought Leadership for industry best practices and standards.
To foresee external change of business environment and build capacity capabilities
in the business.
To utilize and enhance intellectual capital through training and empowerment.
Promoting Good Governance and ethical practices in the industry.
We strongly commit ourselves in Ethical conduct in all activities we undertake.
We work towards building relationship with greatest Integrity with our stakeholders.
We will focus at highest level on Good Governance and contribute towards Social Responsibility.
