02:35One of the best things to do when visiting Sri Lanka is taking a train ride on Sri Lanka Railway. Sri Lanka Railway Department, branded “Sri Lanka Railways” (SLR), is Sri Lanka‘s railway owner and primary operator. It is a key department of the Sri Lankan Government, under the Ministry of Transport, with a history […]
11:55Adam’s Peak, is a place of worship and pilgrimage by many religions for more than 1000 years. Also known as Sri Pada, it is home to a foot imprint on a rock at its summit. Depending on the faith, the foot print has been considered that of Buddha, the god Shiva, St. Thomas, and even, Adam […]
Anantamaa Hotel is tucked away in Uppuveli near Trincomalee, just steps away from the beach. The hotel has 28 rooms that include air conditioning, a private terrace and tea/coffee making facilities. Modern en suite bathrooms come with a bathtub or shower, hairdryer and toiletries. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel. The room was very simple […]
05:12The Royal Ancient City of Polonnaruwa, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982, is the second most ancient of Sri Lanka‘s kingdoms. Just north of present-day Polonnaruwa town, 140km (90 miles) north of Kandy (216 km/134 miles from Colombo), are the ruins of ancient Polonnaruwa, which date from the late 10th century, when the Chola kings of southern […]
02:36A little way down Temple Road, not far from Negombo town lies the Angurukaramulla Temple (Bodhirajarama Maha Viharaya – මීගමුව බෝධිරාජාරාමය), well known for its Buddha statue standing 6 metres high and its odd and colourful interiors. The massive seated Buddha and the gaping lion’s mouth of some weird creature forms the entrance to the temple, a gigantic sculpture of […]
08:31Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well-preserved ruins of ancient Sri Lankan civilization. The city, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was the center of Theravada Buddhism for many centuries. The city lies 205 km north of the current capital Colombo in Sri Lanka’s North Central Province, on […]
10:54With a tropical climate all year, any time is suitable to travel to Colombo – the commercial and financial capital of Sri Lanka. First appearances shows that Colombo is changing. A development plan is underway with improvements to built the Colombo Port City and other huge developments. The city of Colombo I visited in 2015 will drastically […]
04:28Dambulla Cave Temple, also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991. It is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. A sacred pilgrimage site for 22 centuries, this cave monastery, with its five sanctuaries, is the largest, best-preserved cave-temple complex in Sri Lanka. The Buddhist mural paintings are of […]
10:12I watched and filmed the fishermen of Uppuveli work from start to end of day, almost a week here. The abundance of sea-life they withdrew in long red nets, working fishermen and baskets filled, and the many nets that came to shore filled with sea-life alive. Just a few kilometres north of Trinco, the low-key village of […]
Fortaleza Hotel Galle is a historic well maintained and very very good place to stay while in Galle – Sri Lanka, excellent service and fantastic setting. With only 4 rooms this historic and well kept hotel/boutique/B&B is stunning! Superb rooms very well kept and nicely designed, comfort and styled and feels like home! The room was spacious with window […]
04:39Galle is the fifth largest city in Sri Lanka, situated on the southwestern tip, 119 km from Colombo. The Galle fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From Colombo you can take the train or bus. Both travel right next to the beach coast and have beautiful views. Depending on traffic, or how many stops the train makes, traveling […]
Hotel Sigiriya is located within the Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka. Featuring the best view of the Lion’s Rock from the outdoor pool. Great sized guestrooms are air-conditioned and offer views of the garden. Each room is equipped with a minibar, tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The rooms are very nicely decorated, though […]