Sri Lanka Travel Guides
Expert guides, destination deep-dives, tips and insider knowledge from across Sri Lanka
Deep in the jungles near Awittawa, the Yakgirilena Hermitage offers an extraordinary journey through time. This ancient cave complex is not only a spiritual retreat but also an archaeological treasure trove, with evidenc…
Read GuideNestled in the lush landscapes of Sri Lanka’s southern coast, Lunuganga Residency is the former estate of Geoffrey Bawa, the father of tropical modernism. Once …
Read MoreLocated along the bustling Colombo-Galle Road, the St. Vincente Institute in Maggona is a fascinating blend of colonial history and modern-day community service…
Read MoreNestled along the serene Bentara River, Jeans Pavurukanda Viharaya is a captivating historical and spiritual site in Sri Lanka. This ancient temple, believed to…
Read MoreCreated by Bevis Bawa (elder brother of famed architect Geoffrey Bawa), this 200-acre fantasy garden near Beruwala is: Sri Lanka’s first conceptual landscape ar…
Read MoreAs the first Muslim settlement in Sri Lanka (est. 1024 AD), Beruwala offers: Sacred Islamic sites – Including the country’s oldest mosque Bustling fishing cultu…
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Articles
This mammoth rock shelter (55m x 46m) isn’t just a cave—it’s a time capsule revealing: 6,000-year-old human skulls – Among Asia’s oldest skeletal remains Ancien…
Read MoreOnce a quiet agricultural town, Horana (Kalutara District) is now: Sri Lanka’s emerging industrial hub – Rubber, tea, and spice processing Gateway to wild adven…
Read MorePerched dramatically where the Galle Road (A2) crosses the Kalu Ganga, this golden temple offers: Stunning bridge-level views of the river and ocean A gleaming …
Read MoreWhere Ancient Art Meets Spiritual Protection Perched beside the Kalu Ganga bridge, this unique Buddhist site is: Home to a sacred Bodhi tree – Descendant of Anu…
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