# GoLanka

Backend Developer & Project Manager · Oct 2025 · Software & Full Stack
https://ravindu-amarasekara.webgen.cc/projects/golanka

**Stack:** UI/UX, Laravel, MySQL, Custom CMS

Tourism web platform for tour packages, gallery, blogs and inquiries.

⭐ I designed and built a fully custom website for Glimpse of Lanka, a Sri Lankan travel agency that offers private, tailor-made, and themed tours. The project required an immersive, template-free design that captures the essence of Sri Lanka and encourages visitors to inquiry about tours. I delivered the project within three months using Laravel, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.  
  
🌐 Key Features of the Website  
  
🟢 Custom UI/UX Design - Created a unique design system without templates that includes a frosted-glass floating navigation bar, full-screen video hero banners, and striking cinematic photography.  
    
🟢 Theme-Based Tour Pages - Developed pages for six distinct tour themes—Ceylon Legacy, Ocean Safari, Wild Safari, Intimate Escape, Buddhist Heritage, and Retirement Getaway—each featuring its own color scheme to establish a clear identity for each travel style.  
    
🟢 Interactive 3D Carousel - Implemented a 3D carousel to showcase featured tours in a dynamic way.  
    
🟢 Tour Detail Pages - Designed comprehensive tour detail pages that include tabs for Overview, Highlights, Day-by-Day Itinerary, Add-Ons, Exclusions, and FAQ, along with a route map and a list of destinations.  
    
🟢 Tailor-Made Tour Request Flow - Developed a custom flow for travelers to submit their interests, travel dates, and budget to receive a personalized itinerary.  
    
🟢 Photo Gallery - Created a photo gallery with 11 category filters (wildlife, heritage, beaches, food, and more).  
    
🟢 Integrations - Included an automatically updated YouTube video feed, TripAdvisor reviews, Google Maps, and WhatsApp chat for easy communication.  
    
🟢 Additional Features - Added a categorized travel blog, FAQ section, cookie consent, and a mobile-first, performance-optimized responsive design.  
  
🏆 This project not only enhanced the online presence of Glimpse of Lanka but also provided an engaging platform for potential travelers to explore their options.

## Links

- [View Live Site](https://glimpseoflanka.com/)