Yala National Park is the best known, largest and oldest nature reserve in Sri Lanka. The national park is located in the southeast of the island in the territory of the southern province of Uva. At 1512 km² are numerous mammal and bird species make the park a very popular destination. The park is divided…
Trincomalee is the capital of the Eastern Province and is located in northeastern Sri Lanka, about 260 km from Colombo. “Trinco” as the city is popularly known, has one of the largest natural deep sea ports in the world. The symbol of the city is the Tirukoneswaram Temple, one of the most important Shiva temples…
Sigiriya is a monolith rising 200 meters from the bottom of the jungle. The Rock Fortress, also called Lion’s Rock, is one of Sri Lanka’s most remarkable and historic places and is therefore also known as the eighth wonder of the world. The climb is arduous because of the altitude and the heat, but the…
Pinnawela is approximately 80 km northwest of Colombo and 40 km west of Kandy. The elephant orphanage is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Sri Lanka. On the island you love elephants very much. Here elephant babies who have lost their mother or injured elephants are delivered to raise them with human help.…
Nuwara Eliya is the Sinhalese city of light. Nuwara Eliya is located approximately 2000 meters above sea level in the Central Mountains and is the highest town in the country. The place was founded in the 19th century for the British colonial officials as a resort by Samuel Becker. Many buildings in the English style…
Kandy is almost exactly in the middle of the island at an altitude of about 500 m. Kandy is surrounded by hills, valleys, lakes, rivers and large and small waterfalls. Not far from the city, the tea plantations begin in the mountains. Kandy also has a rich history. The city was a stronghold of many…
Ella is located at 1050 m in the central mountainous region of Sri Lanka, about 95km from Nuwara Eliya. Ella, meaning “waterfall” in Sinhala, it is named after the many waterfalls in the area. Ella is famous for the spectacular panoramic view of the mountains from the terrace of the Grand Ella Motel. All around…
Dambulla is located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka, 148 km northeast of Colombo and 19 km away from Sigiriya. Dambulla is famous for its Buddhist cave tomb, for the largest rose quartz occurrence in South Asia, and for Namal Uyana (Ironwood Forest). In Dambulla there are about 80 cave temples, of which 5…
Sri Lanka’s capital today with about 650,000 inhabitants. A fascinating city not only because of its mixture of East and West, but also because of its cozy mix of past and present. It is and remains the commercial city of the country. After independence in 1948, the city became the political center of the island.…
Polonnaruwa is located 215 km northeast of Colombo. From the 7th century kings Polonnaruwa used mainly as a country residence. In the 11th century AD, Polonnaruwa became Sri Lanka’s capital. Since 1982, the superbly designed archaeological park has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Remains of large stupas (Dagoba in Sinhalese) and temples with numerous…