Pigeon Island National Park is one of the two marine national parks of Sri Lanka, situated 1 km off the coast of Nilaveli. The island’s name derives from the rock pigeon which has colonized it. Pigeon Island was designated as a sanctuary in 1963, and in 2003 it was redesignated as a national park, the […]
Located on the east coast of Sri Lanka, Trincomalee has been one of the main centres of Tamil language speaking culture on the island for over two millennia. One of the oldest cities in Asia, it has served as a major maritime seaport in the international trading history of the island with South East […]
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 […]
Sri Lanka is about 435 km from north to south and 225 km at its widest point. Half of the country is occupied by a central mountain range with some peaks reaching over 2200 meters. The main roads are paved but some are in a poor state sometimes. In Sri Lanka, there is no […]