The fact that Sinharaja forest reserve is a precious gift to us from the nature is nothing new. It is an evergreen tropical forest located in the Wet Zone of the country, stretching across the Districts of Galle, Matara and Ratnapura with an extent of approximately 1,185 hectares.
Source: Sinharaja: Mother Nature’s precious gift | Daily News
A stellar example of a fort city made by Europeans in South and Southeast Asia, Galle Fort is a Unesco World Heritage site.
Mountain peaks blanketed by clouds, cascading waterfalls, symphonies of forest sounds, hundreds of unique species of flora and fauna, and enchanting landscapes; the Dumbara, or ‘Knuckles’ mountains have…
Sri Lanka is an island located in the Indian Ocean and is also called the Pearl of the Indian Ocean. It is a Southasian nation with a…
Source: Sri Lanka – The best country to travel on the planet
20 things to do in Galle when visiting Sri Lanka’s top coastal city, from exploring Galle Fort to shopping, food, massage and surfing…
Source: Things To Do In Galle – 20 Incredible Attractions In Sri Lanka’s Coastal City
Source: Sri Lanka’s Sinharaja rainforest reserve to be quadrupled in size
The perfect holiday destination for readers seeking exploration and once-in-a-lifetime experiences, DC Thomson Travel highlights 12 special places to visit.
Source: A gem of the Indian Ocean – 12 Special places to visit in Sri Lanka – The Courier
A holiday in Sri Lanka combines a unique blend of beautiful landscapes, incredible wildlife, historical cities, ancient temples and pristine beaches.
Source: 7 Incredible activities to do in Sri Lanka | Press and Journal
Built in the fifth century, Sri Lanka’s Sigiriya fortress attracted the attention of British archaeologists in the 1800s, who were amazed by its leonine rock art and beautiful frescoes.
Source: The ‘Lion Fortress’ of Sri Lanka was swallowed by the jungle
On this 12-night tour you’ll visit Unesco world heritage sites, Buddhist temples and a tea plantation, go on an elephant safari and relax on the southern coast…
Awarded by UNESCO for its restoration efforts, Galle Fort Hotel provides plenty of room to degust Sri Lankan staples in a Dutch setting. Read more on Nat Geo Traveller India.
Lakshmi Sharath explores the incredible Sri Lanka…
Visit the first capital of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura.
My penchant for visiting Unesco World Heritage Sites (WHS) has gone beyond just seeing well-known, as well as bizarre and dangerous, destinations. Rather, it has become more about experiencing them and understanding what makes them truly unique and invaluable. Thuparamaya, the oldest…
Source: Towering Dagobas and Buddhist Relics of Anuradhapura – BusinessMirror
A living museum awarded World Heritage status.
Plus wild elephants, UNESCO-status temples and an ancient rock citadel…
Source: Monkeys and mangoes in Sri Lanka
Lush jungles, picture-perfect beaches, ancient temples, incredible treks and more these are our pick of the top 10 things to do in Sri Lanka.
Source: Top 10 Things To Do in Sri Lanka, 2019’s Top Travel Destination
If you’re heading to Sri Lanka, check out my Favorite 26 Things to do Colombo, including food and sightseeing in the capital city.
Source: (Updated in 2018) My Favorite 26 Things to do Colombo, Sri Lanka | MightyTravels
Should you climb the Sigiriya or Pidurangala Rock? Sonal has climbed both and can compare them. Read this before heading to Sigiriya village in Sri Lanka…
Source: Climbing Sigiriya OR Pidurangala Rock in Sri Lanka – Which One is Better? | Drifter Planet
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