Sigiriya
Sigiriya Central Province Sigiriya is a small village between Dambulla and Habarana. Famous for the Rock Fortress, Sigiriya is perhaps as famed as the capital of Sri Lanka. Other than Rock Fortress and the scenic Pidurangala, a night or two here gives you easy access to many historical sites such as Dambulla, Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura. […]
Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa North Central Province Polonnaruwa a “UNESCO World Heritage Site” was the Capital of Sri Lanka from 11th – 13th Centuries, containing some spectacular statues and cultural values of both Buddhists and Hindus. Lankatilake, Tivanka and Thuparama are the most beautiful and largest Image Houses and Tivanka has the best examples of frescoes of the […]
Galoya
Galoya Eastern Province Gal Oya became a national park in 1954 and is found in the south-east of the island. One of the highlights of visiting this park is watching the resident elephant herd swimming between islands at sunset. Gal Oya is a utopia for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. It offers a raw, rugged […]
Galle
Galle Southern Province Galle is one of Sri Lanka’s most enchanting destinations, home to the famous 17th century UNESCO World Heritage Site Dutch Fort which houses many beautiful pieces of colonial architecture behind its walls, as well as an absorbing collection of quirky shops and restaurants. Wander the quaint streets and stroll along the ramparts. […]
Ella
Ella Uva Province lla is one of the most picturesque parts of Sri Lanka’s tea-covered hills. The town is relaxed and peaceful, and its high elevation affords glorious views over the surrounding mountain peaks – on a clear day, you can see the sea of the south coast glinting on the horizon at the Ella […]
Dambulla
Dambulla Central Province Quite central to the Cultural Triangle, Dambulla is a fairly large town most famous for the Dambulla Rock Cave Temple. Although the town itself has little to offer, a night or two here gives you easy access to many historical sites such as Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura. It is only 72km from […]
Colombo
Colombo Western Province Sri Lanka’s vibrant, bustling capital city is an ideal start or end point on a tour of Sri Lanka. Boasting ancient temples, beautiful architecture from the European colonial periods, colourful markets and a wide range of shops selling international brands and traditional Sri Lankan crafts, and restaurants covering cuisine from across the […]
Bentota
Bentota Southern Province Bentota, situated on the south-west coast of the island halfway between Galle and Colombo, is known for its wide golden beach and the river estuary, both of which are ideal for water-sports such as wakeboarding, jet-skiing, doughnut-ing and windsurfing. You can also take a boat ride up the river which is shrouded […]
Batticaloa
BATTICALOA Eastern Province Batticaloa is a coastal town which sits at the eastern edge of the island, centrally south of Trincomalee and north of Arugam Bay. Batticaloa’s local name is ‘Matakkalappu’ which is of Tamil origin and means ‘Muddy Swamp’. If you are searching for a Sri Lanka destination which will give you a sense […]
BANDARAWELA
BANDARAWELA UVA PROVINCE Bandarawela, the second largest town in the Uva Province, is tucked away amidst the undulating, verdant fields of Sri Lanka’s tea country. Its high altitude means that it enjoys cooler weather which is a more comfortable for walking, trekking and cycling than other areas of the island. Whilst Bandarawela does not have […]