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“The Best Places to Go in Asia in 2024 – Conde Nast Traveller”
In the south of the country, new luxury resorts continue to entice. Next to the Indian Ocean-bordering Yala National Park, one of the best places to spot Sri Lanka’s elusive leopards; and the art deco-inspired The Charleston, which opens in December in the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort. The Pekoe Trail, a new 300km network of hiking routes that snakes its way through Sri Lanka’s highlands, continues. Traversing historic tea plantations, colonial estates, local villages, holy shrines, and forests brimming with biodiversity, it’s a novel way to experience Sri Lanka’s lush hill country. – Zinara Rathnayake
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Best Ideas For A Date Night In Sri Lanka
Best Ideas for a Date Night in Sri LankaThere are many ways to celebrate your love in an island like Sri Lanka, from romantic escapades over its waters to idyllic hilltops. Sri Lanka’s artistic...
Colombo Experiences with the Family
Colombo Experiences with the FamilyThere are many remote locations worth exploring in Sri Lanka, from the Balangoda caves to secret beaches along the southern coast. But sometimes, you just...
5 Unique Ideas for a Proposal in Sri Lanka
5 Unique Ideas for a Proposal in Sri LankaDo you hear the chime of wedding bells in the near future? Is it time to pop the BIG question to your significant other? Before you drop down on one knee...
Fun Things To Do In And Around Galle With Your Partner
Fun Things to Do in and around Galle with your PartnerIn the Southern Province of Sri Lanka of lies a treasure trove of experiences, scattered amongst its many coastal towns and wondrous sites. There’s something...
Family-Friendly Adventures In The Wild
Family-Friendly Adventures In The WildThe wilderness can be as frightening as it is enlightening. There is so much to learn from it, but only if we do so respectfully and with great care...
Conquer Sri Lanka’s Mountains By Yourself!
Conquer Sri Lanka’s Mountains by Yourself!Mountain climbing isn’t a particularly popular sport in Sri Lanka, but the central hills of the island provide a welcoming setting for avid mountaineers...
UNESCO Sites to Cross off your Bucket List
UNESCO Sites to Cross off your Bucket ListSri Lanka’s recorded history goes back thousands of years, but many of the structures built by civilisations long gone are still standing today...
Hiking Trails That Are Ideal For Friends
Hiking Trails That Are Ideal For FriendsIf you and your friends are more into adventure than being indoors, hiking is a great way to relish nature while also escaping the hustle and bustle of the city...
Child-friendly Beaches
Child-friendly BeachesBeaches are fun places to be with your family. They’re great for some rest and relaxation, swimming and tanning. Unfortunately, many in Sri Lanka are quite...
Nainatheevu
NainatheevuOff the coast of Jaffna lies a notable little island known as Nainatheevu, with a rich and conflicting history, and is a popular destination for both locals...
Pottuvil Lagoon
Pottuvil Lagoon4km away from Arugam Bay, you will find a hidden gold mine for wildlife: the Pottuvil Lagoon. You will get to cruise along the lagoon, which is 200 acres...
Batticaloa Lagoon
Batticaloa LagoonOne of the many natural attractions in Batticaloa, the Batticaloa Lagoon is a vast water body in which many flora and fauna thrive. From the many bird species...
Abhayagiri Stupa
Abhayagiri StupaRivalling even the great pyramids of Giza, the gargantuan structure of the Abhayagiri Stupa in Anuradhapura goes back to the 1st century BC. The...
Koneswaram Temple
Koneswaram TempleBelieved to date back to 400BC, the Koneswaram Temple in Trincomalee is a significant Hindu Temple that has gone through many prosperous years, as...
Adisham Bungalow
Adisham BungalowThe Adisham Bungalow was once the country house of Sir Thomas Lester Villiers, but today it houses the Adisham Monastery of the St. Benedict...
Sea Turtle Hatchery and Rescue Centre
Sea Turtle Hatchery and Rescue CentreSituated a few kilometres north of the main Hikkaduwa town lies the Sea Turtle Hatchery and Rescue Centre, a centre with the aim of conserving some of the endangered species of turtles...
Madunagala Hot Wells
Madunagala Hot WellsThe Madunagala Hot Wells, sometimes referred to as ‘Madunagala Hot Springs’ is a unique attraction in Hambantota, as it is the only type of attraction...
Chilaw Lagoon
Chilaw LagoonThe Chilaw Lagoon, located approximately 80 kilometers away from the center of Colombo on Sri Lanka’s...
Adam’s Bridge
Adam’s BridgeLocated in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province, Adam’s Bridge is a chain of limestone shoals that connects the northern end of the country’s Mannar Island to...
Dutch Church Kalpitiya
Dutch Church KalpitiyaThe history of the Dutch Church at Kalpitiya is an interesting one. The town was once known to the ancient Tamil people of Sri Lanka as Kav Putti...
Hummanaya Blow Hole
Hummanaya Blow HoleHummanaya Blow Hole is located in the town of Dickwella, approximately 20 minutes from Tangalle. Known to be the largest blow hole...
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Beach Holidays
Discover Sri Lanka’s Golden CoastGo beyond sun, sand and surf! Dive, snorkel, paddle and explore the golden beaches and enticing waters around the island...
Back Packing
Rough It Out In CeylonThe Pearl of the Indian Ocean does not disappoint in adventure, especially for the hands-on traveller. Sri Lanka is dotted with a number of uncharted territories...
History and Culture
Rich History And Richer CultureDiscover the stories, myths and legends that make up the beautiful Pearl of Asia the centuries old relics, the connections to the wider world...
Misty Mountains
Rolling hills of tea and jungleExplore Sri Lanka’s misty mountains during your holiday. The cold ‘Hill Country’ comprises of picturesque towns from Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella and more...
Safaris
The Wild Side Of Sri LankaExplore the wondrous wildlife on offer on the eco-diverse island of Sri Lanka. The 26 iconic and unique National Parks offer an opportunity for wild adventure...
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Maskeliya in Sri Lanka: Things to do, Places to Visit & More
sound niches throughThere are many places, such as Sigiriya and Galle, that come to mind when you think of Sri Lanka.
The Taste of Sri Lanka: Explore a Melting Pot of Cultures & Flavours
The Taste of Sri Lanka: Explore a Melting Pot of Cultures & FlavoursSri Lankan cuisine is more than just delicious food; it's a window into the island's rich history and vibrant spirit.