Wildlife in Sri Lanka
Boasting one of the world’s highest rates of biological endemism, Sri Lanka is home to a wide variety of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, birds and mollusks. Over 440 bird species have been recorded in the country, whilst there are over 3210 species of flowering plants….
Munneswaram Temple
Sri Lanka is a land of diversity and a place where a number of religious groups and ethnicities live in harmony. Thus, the whole island is scattered with age old Buddhist temples, Hindu shrines, historic churches as well as mosques. Amongst these varied places of…
Holiday Pleasures
Bentota is a year round water sports location like no other, with access to some very good water sports options by virtue of its location on the Indian Ocean as well as on the Bentota River just where its estuary meets the sea. Water sports…
Sacred City Anuradhapura
One of Sri Lanka’s ancient capitals, the sacred city of Anuradhapura is known for its religious and historical ruins that are remarkably well preserved. The island’s capital from 4th century BC to the 11th century AD, the city has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage…
Minneriya National Park
Located in Sri Lanka’s famous cultural triangle in the north central province, the Minneriya National Park has its own share of wildlife to allure the local and foreign traveller. The park is centred around the Minneriya tank which owes its origin to the ancient days…
Kalpitiya Whale Watching
In the Western province of Sri Lanka some 160 kms away from the capital Colombo is the beautiful un- spoilt city of Kalpitiya, which despite its natural beauty was not a popular tourist destination till relatively recently. Take a tour of this amazing city and…
Kumana National Park
Kumana National Park is a park located on the south eastern coast of Sri Lanka, and is renowned for its avian inhabitants. The area is actually contiguous with the famous Yala National Park and it was once called the Yala East National Park, until the…
Queen Victoria Park
Retaining its colonial hill station atmosphere, the captivating city of Nuwara Eliya is located in the central highlands of Sri Lanka. Having a temperate climate and a magnificent landscape, the outskirts of this glorious city are dotted with red-roofed bungalows, charming rose gardens and hedges…
Verdant Visions
Viharamahadevi Park has been a green oasis and a refuge from the heat of the day since the 19th century. This green urban space has been named after the mother of a Sri Lankan king, who reputedly united the country for the first time. Her…
Yala national Park; Become a Part of the Wilderness
Yala, the second largest and most visited wild life sanctuary in Sri Lanka, is known locally as the Ruhunu National Park. It is a treasure trove of wildlife and marine life. The grassy, undulating plains of Yala are bordered by the South east coast. The…