Trip to Kandy, Colombo, Nuwara Eliya, Trincomalee, Bentota, Sigiriya

Deshamanya Geoffrey Manning Bawa was a renowned Sri Lankan architect who nearly single handedly f...

Used to be this market was open only on Thursdays. Probably out of an urge to be 'good' they are ...

Rising in the heart of the Independence Square, this memorial hall serves as an open pavilion of ...

This complex is an interesting juxtaposition of facts. It looks like a mansion. It looks new, but...

The tourist who comes upon this temple, and unmoved by ut's unimpressive exterior , and decides t...

The road given in the address here IS the green path. While it is otherwise a normal two-way traf...

Most religious temples in Sri Lanka tend to be Christian or Hindu. Which serves for a double dose...

This is one of the most curious churches you'll ever visit. From the outside, it is by every appe...

This church is a Anglican Church of the Diocese of Colombo. Built in 1887, it is somewhat of a hi...

It's a shame one cannot climb up to the top anymore; access was restricted during the Sri Lankan ...

It could be ironic, that this, one of the most visited tourist attractions in the city, is not op...

When it was first built, the Central Point building was the tallest in the city. Restored after t...

Usually Hindu temples explore with color. Not this one. It's a little surprising to see. The whol...

This is the oldest (125 years old) and largest Hindu temple in the city. Like most major hindu te...

There used to be a chapel here during Dutch occupation of the island. On its place, there is now ...

The temple, built in 1916, was constructed by a father in memory of his son. The father was D.D. ...

This is a part of the Sri Dalada Maligawa or the temple of the tooth. The museum is located on th...

Formerly known as “Palle Vahala” this place was used as the palace where the Queens o...

The Udawatta Kele is a lush tropical rain forest reserve on a hill ridge in the centre of Kandy. ...

The principal viharas (Buddhist complexes) in Kandy have considerable importance – the high...

An amazing view point of the Kandy town, you can walk up the stairs to view the Buddha statue loc...

This beautiful water reservoir is the heart of the Kandy city and the scenic ecosystem around it ...

If you are looking for a club that is rocking, you should pop in at the Le Kandyan hotel and see ...

This colonial find is a peacefull place to visit. This cemetery is a short walk ...

An essential stop on any Sri Lankan tea tour, this museum occupies the 1925-vintage Hanthana Tea ...

These gardens that attract over 2 million visitors annually display an exotic collection of orchi...

This temple was built by Chinmaya Mission, Sri Lanka. It attracts tourists in large numbers, due ...

This UNESCO world heritage site is characterized by its striking landscapes often robed in thick ...

The green vines and shrubs growing on the this 200 year old mosque's high minarets almost gives i...

The Sri Lanka Watersports (Sunshine) centre lies directly on the Bentota River, in Alut...

Also known as Galapatha Raja Maha Viharaya, this temple is said to be one of the ancient Buddhist...

Yoga has always been considered as one of the best non-medicinal techniques to keep oneself healt...

The course was built by a Scottish officer for the British officials who were posted here at Nuwa...

 If you would like to drink and be merry in style, then do visit the Lounge at the Grand Hot...

The Hill Club in Nuwara Eliya has 4 clay tennis courts. Entrance fee is inclusive of balls and ra...

As they say, “When in Rome, do as Romans do”, while you are in Little England head ou...

Tours around the city and the main tourist attractions become easier when you have a guide along,...

After the long and tiring walk at the Victoria Park, one can relax at this restaurant for an afte...

A beautiful church that takes you back in history with its English architecture. It has preserved...

It was given a National Park status on 18 May 2006. It is Sri Lanka’s smallest National Par...

The Park was named after the Queen to comrade the 60th Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897. The par...

One of the underrated and unique attractions of Sigiriya is the ‘Lion Rock’. Nearly 2...

The Mirror Wall, once buffed to perfection so as to reflect the King's face, has survived the rav...

Located adjacent to the water gardens, stand boulder gardens. Covering nearly the entire western ...

Located just 200m from the Sigiriya fortress, the museum has a number of displays featuring the h...

This award winning art gallery is filled with traditional and modern paintings, traditional handi...

Moving to the next level from the Boulder Gardens, you can see a cobra shaped rock, popularly kno...

The Sigiriya Frescoes, might once have been one of the largest collection of ancient painting in ...

If you wish to explore Sigiriya in the best way, get on the back of any of the elephants that loc...

The third set of gardens you find after moving ahead of water gardens is the Terrace Gardens. The...