Jaffna is the capital of North Province and Jaffna district and the most important city in the Tamil-populated north of the island. Jaffna is located in the north of Sri Lanka about 360 kilometers north of the capital Colombo on the Jaffna peninsula, an area that is only connected by a narrow strip of land…
Horton Plains National Park is located in the highlands of Sri Lanka in the Nuwara Eliya district. The most famous attraction in the park is World’s End, where the plateau suddenly stops and falls almost 700 meters down. From the steep slope of more than 1050 meters in altitude, you have a clear view (in…
Sinharaja Forest is a tropical lowland rainforest in southwestern Sri Lanka. The Sinharaja National Park has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988 and is one of the last large contiguous forest areas on the island. The area is famous for its immense plant and animal diversity. Conclusion: For all nature lovers, the guided…
The Uda Walawe National Park is located in the south of the island between Ratnapura and Kataragama. The area was declared a national park in 1972 to provide protection for the species that live there. Typical for the park is the relatively long dry season. Monsum is between May and September. The national park is…
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…