Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa is a quiet town set at a large water reservoir, surrounded by paddy fields. It is also a site of the ancient capital of Sri Lanka, blossoming between the … Continue reading Polonnaruwa
Category: Sri Lanka
Pidurangala – a great alternative to Sigiriya
Sri Lanka’s most famous landmark is Sigiriya (Lion Rock) -ruins of a fortress nestled on top of a 200 meters tall, vertical rock, rising suddenly from plains. The adjacent Pidurangala … Continue reading Pidurangala – a great alternative to Sigiriya
The known and little- known wonders of Dambulla
Dambulla is one of the top destinations in Sri Lanka. Deservedly so, as Dambulla Cave Temple is by far the biggest, best preserved and most beautiful cave temple in the … Continue reading The known and little- known wonders of Dambulla
More and less known temples around Kandy
It’s worth to spend more time in Kandy to visit old temples in the surrounding villages. You can easily combine sightseeing with a pleasant walk in between three of these … Continue reading More and less known temples around Kandy
Kandy – the spiritual heart of Sri Lanka
Kandy, the second-largest city in Sri Lanka and it’s capital between the 16th and 19th century, is a surprisingly small and peaceful city. The lake and green hills around it … Continue reading Kandy – the spiritual heart of Sri Lanka
Nanu Oya, Nuwara Eliya and falls around
Nanu Oya is a small, non-touristic town with lovely views at the tea plantations around. It’s a jumping point to the nearby Nuwara Eliya and two magnificent waterfalls: St. Clair’s … Continue reading Nanu Oya, Nuwara Eliya and falls around
The natural infinity pools at Diyaluma Falls
Diyaluma falls are the 2nd highest waterfalls in Sri Lanka but despite that, they don’t attract large crowds. The falls are worth visiting mostly due to the spectacular 3-tiered infinity … Continue reading The natural infinity pools at Diyaluma Falls
Lipton’s Seat – the tea, the views and Mr Lipton
If you’re in the Up Country, you shouldn’t miss a visit to Lipton’s Seat – one of the best viewpoints in Sri Lanka. Poonagala peak is almost 2 000 m a.s.l. With … Continue reading Lipton’s Seat – the tea, the views and Mr Lipton
Haputale – the authentic feel of the Up Country
Haputale is a small, sleepy town in the Up Country, located at 1431 meters a.s.l. Inexplicably, it doesn’t draw many tourists, despite stunning, panoramic views and vicinity of the Lipton’s … Continue reading Haputale – the authentic feel of the Up Country
Ella – Kandy: probably the most beautiful train journey in the world
One activity you simply cannot miss when you’re in Sri Lankan Tea Country is a train journey. The full route from Ella to Kandy takes 9 hours but the most … Continue reading Ella – Kandy: probably the most beautiful train journey in the world
Ella – the tourist ‘capital’ of the Up Country
Ella is one of the top destinations in Sri Lanka and the star of the incredibly picturesque Tea Country. Arguably, there are other destinations in the Up Country which are … Continue reading Ella – the tourist ‘capital’ of the Up Country
The pristine beaches of Tangalla and the cave temples of Mulkirigala
Tangalla (also spelled Tangalle) is more peaceful and beautiful than its more famous cousins like Mirissa and Unawatuna. It is also cheaper so long you stay in the town proper. … Continue reading The pristine beaches of Tangalla and the cave temples of Mulkirigala
