Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in Sri Lanka
With Maldives located just a stone’s throw away, most oversee Sri Lanka as a diving and snorkelling zone. Known as the pearl of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka surrounded by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean has a number of reefs along its coast…
Explore Muthurajawela Marsh
Muthurajawela (Sinhalese for ‘Swamp of Royal Treasure’) Marsh is a marsh situated in the Sri Lankan city of Negombo. The marsh borders both the mighty Kelaniya River and the famous Negombo Lagoon. The fenland gets its name from the treasures that are thought to be…
Rumasalla
In the south of the beautiful island of Sri Lanka, stands a magnificent little Hillock which boasts exquisite scenery, captivating legends and the most unique ecosystem compared to all of its surrounding areas making it one destination that must be visited in Southern Sri Lanka….
Isurumuniya
Known to be one of the most peaceful and attractive places in Anuradhapura Isurumuniya is a Buddhist temple with a collection of striking black rocks. Carved out of solid rock, it features several points of interest, Isurumuniya lovers being the highlight. It is a sculpture…
Golden Temple of Dambulla
The Golden Temple of Dambulla is the largest, most revered and beautifully preserved rock temples in the whole of Sri Lanka. Within these caves is history of religious and cultural value of such magnitude that it is pronounced as one of the most sacred World…
Dambulla Rose Quartz Mountain
The central region of Sri Lanka has a number of historic sites as well as many beautiful scenic locations with endless attractions for the tourist. Dambulla Rose Quartz Mountain is one of the many attractions in the Dambulla region where there are a large number…
Amazing Pachyderms at Udawalawe National Park
Famous for its year round herds of Asian elephants Udawalawe National Park offers the best opportunity to see them in their natural habitat. The 119 sq mile park is the ideal home for elephants as they have a perennial water source in the large man…
Horton Plains
Located in Sri Lanka’s central highlands, the Horton Plains National Park is a protected area. The plateau lies at an altitude of between 6,900 to 7,500 feet, and was once mined for gems and iron. The park spans an area of over three thousand hectares,…
Galle Fort, Sri Lanka
Standing proudly along the picturesque south coast is the Galle Fort, Sri Lanka, an iconic monument that has stood the test of time. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was mainly constructed and fortified by the Dutch colonialists during the 17th century. An ideal way to…
Ancient Ingenuity
According to various interpretations of its history, Sigiriya fortress and city complex was developed in the 5th century AD by King Kashyapa and according to another version, it was always a monastic complex. Whatever the truth the complex is a unique example of urban planning…
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