One of the most well-known ancient cities on the island, Anuradhapura, is a key stop on any
Sri Lanka travel itinerary. Anuradhapura joins Athens, Alexandria, and Patalipurhra in the...
A visit to Sri Lanka is the only way to experience Kandy's exquisite appeal and the city's
aura of antiquity. Your Sri Lanka travel agent won't dispute if you insist on...
Arugam Bay is a modest fishing village located on Sri Lanka's east coast. It has become one
of the most popular surfing locations in Sri Lanka since...
A little settlement called Kitulgala is perched atop hills that descend to the Kelani River's
raging waves. The small town, which is infused with the many beauties of...
Batticaloa is flanked by the lovely beaches of Pasikuda and Kalkuda, which stand guard over
a dowager queen. Batticaloa, which has a beautiful lagoon and a beach, is located...
Continuing south from Galle, Matara is located near the Nilwala River's mouth. The Great
Ford, as its name implies, is a fitting description of the area. Matara is a bustling town...
Colombo is a city that instantly makes you feel at ease. For 2000 years, traders from the
Roman, Arab, and Chinese empires used it as a meeting place with traders from the Gulf of...
Negombo is a metropolis that encompasses all of Sri Lanka's attractions. The Negombo
lagoon, the sea, the beautiful beaches, and a sizable polyglot community all capture the...
The most revered cave temple in Asia, the Dambulla Cave Temple, dates back to the first
century BC. Its five chambers are hidden beneath a huge boulder that hangs over the...
Pinnawela, a picturesque village near the banks of a river near Kegalle, a town midway
between Kandy, Sri Lanka's cultural capital, and Colombo, the country's...
Galle is a harbor city that has been known to mariners and traders since the reign of King
Solomon. Sri Lankan folklore tells the story of how King Solomon traveled to India via the...
Polonnaruwa is a historic city with exceptionally well-preserved ruins despite the destruction
caused by invaders, and it is a must-see stop on any Sri Lanka all-inclusive....
The story of Hambanthota, which is presently blossoming as an Indian Ocean marine hub,
starts with its name. Malay sailors who tried to follow the westerly winds out of the...
Amazingly, more than half of all plant and animal species on Earth reside in rainforests,
which occupy only 6% of the planet's surface. They are referred to as "rainforests because...
The island's economy was based primarily on pearl fishing before tea was brought there.
The Pearl Fishers by Georges Bizet, which had its premiere in Paris in 1863, takes place in...
The rich quantities of gems in Rathnapura make it a must-see location on any Sri Lanka
vacation itinerary. The Sinhala name, which translates to "Gem City," is very...
Jaffna was one of the first human settlements in Northern Sri Lanka's peninsula. An elderly
citizen writes in his blog that "the calm nostalgia for a rewarding past puts a faint...
Sigiriya is a castle and palace of breathtaking magnificence that pays homage to its brilliant
architects. Let's not forget the King who desired a Sri Lanka vacation package...
The Puttalam lagoon's Kalpitiya is home to a community of traditional fisherman families that
live peacefully by the water. The lagoon is one of Sri Lanka's largest, with...
As one of Sri Lanka's largest natural harbors, Trincomalee has long piqued interest. In their
written records, the Portuguese referred to the bay as "Bahia dos Arcos" and identified it as...
Bentota, which is close to Beruwala and is listed as one of the top 10 beaches in Asia on the
Forbes Best Beaches in Asia Awards 2010 list, is an excellent destination for family...
The only hippie coastal town on the south coast is called Hikkaduwa. Hikkaduwa, known
across the world for its fantastic beach parties and laid-back hammock lifestyle, draws a...
Kalkudah, the Tamil name for a rock bay, is about 35 kilometers north of Batticaloa.
Kalkudah Bay, one of the best beaches on the island, was carved out of Sri Lanka's eastern...
The eastern coastal town of Trincomalee has a 30 km-long beach to its north. The renowned
Nilaveli Beach, which has every characteristic of an island paradise, is located...
If Kalkudah is recognized for its calm waters, its neighbor Passikudah is renowned for both
its beach and its opulent resorts. A crescent-shaped cove of white sand called...
Unawatuna is now well-known for having one of the nicest beaches in the world, as well as
for the catchphrase "I adore UNA," which encapsulates the adoration it enjoys...
Weligama, which translates to "sandy village" in the local dialect, is a charming fishing
community famous for its stilt fishermen. Stilt fishermen use an unusual technique...
As the earliest Muslim community in Sri Lanka, Beruwala is notable for serving as a
reminder of Sri Lanka's multicultural and pluralistic past. It is one of the largest...
The lovely mountain resort of Bandarawela is situated in Sri Lanka's central highlands.
Because of its higher elevation, it has a colder climate all year. This town has become a hub...
Balapitiya is a beach town in the southwest area of Sri Lanka. It is a small fishing community
unaffected by commercial tourists. This region, which is 2 hours from...
Weligama, which translates to "sandy village" in the local dialect, is a charming fishing
community famous for its stilt fishermen. Stilt fishermen use an unusual technique...