Tag: Sri Lanka

The Sinharaja Forest Reserve (සිංහරාජ වැසි වනාන්තරය) is Sri Lanka’s last viable area of primary tropical rainforest. Located in the southwest lowlands of the island, it is a magnificent testament…

Udawalawe National Park is a prominent wildlife sanctuary located on the boundary of Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces in southern Sri Lanka. Established to provide a sanctuary for wild animals displaced…

Horton Plains National Park is a unique and captivating protected area located in the central highlands of Sri Lanka. Situated on a high-altitude plateau, it is characterized by sweeping grasslands,…

Bentota is a popular and picturesque coastal town located on the southwestern coast of Sri Lanka, at the confluence of the Bentota River (Bentara Ganga) and the Indian Ocean. Renowned…

Nuwara Eliya (නුවර එළිය) is a charming and picturesque city nestled in the heart of Sri Lanka’s central highlands. Often referred to as “Little England” or “City of Light,” it…

Mirissa Beach is a popular and picturesque crescent-shaped beach located on the southern coast of Sri Lanka. Once a quiet fishing village, it has transformed into a vibrant tourist destination,…

The Dambulla Cave Temple, also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla, is an extraordinary cave monastery located in the central part of Sri Lanka. A UNESCO World Heritage site,…

Galle Fort is an extraordinary fortified city located on the southwestern coast of Sri Lanka. Originally built by the Portuguese in the 16th century and extensively fortified by the Dutch…

Yala National Park is Sri Lanka’s most famous and second-largest national park, located in the southeast of the island, bordering the Indian Ocean. Renowned for its incredibly high density of…

Ella Rock is a prominent and highly popular trekking destination in the hill country of Sri Lanka, near the charming town of Ella. It’s renowned for its challenging yet rewarding…

The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, locally known as Sri Dalada Maligawa (ශ්‍රී දළදා මාළිගාව), is a revered Buddhist temple located in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It…

Sigiriya, often called the “Lion Rock” (from Sinhagiri), is an extraordinary ancient rock fortress and palace located in the central Matale District of Sri Lanka. Rising dramatically 200 meters (660…

Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island nation located in the Indian Ocean, off the southeastern tip of the Indian subcontinent. Here’s a comprehensive…