Sri Lanka Travel Guides
Expert guides, destination deep-dives, tips and insider knowledge from across Sri Lanka
While most travelers breeze through Monaragala en route to Arugam Bay, this frontier town offers surprising discoveries for those who linger: Ancient rock temples hidden in the surrounding hills Traditional chena farming…
Read GuideDating back to the 2nd century BC, Sorabora Wewa stands as one of Sri Lanka's earliest and most impressive hydraulic achievements. Built during the reign of Kin…
Read MoreHidden near the Maduru Oya Sanctuary, Dambana village represents the cultural heartbeat of the Vedda people (Wanniyala-Aetto) - Sri Lanka's indigenous populatio…
Read MoreOne of Sri Lanka's most sacred Buddhist sites, home to the Buddha's hair relic and ancient Vedda traditions A Sacred Crossroads of History Located along the mig…
Read MoreA View Worth the Journey Perched atop Poonagala Hill near Haputale, Lipton's Seat offers what many consider Sri Lanka's most spectacular plantation vista. This …
Read MoreNature's Grand Amphitheater Perched at 1,430 meters along the southern edge of Sri Lanka's hill country, Haputale Gap offers what many consider the island's mos…
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Articles
Nestled in the military town of Diyatalawa (meaning "Blessed Light" in Sinhala), Fox Hill has become synonymous with high-octane racing action since its inaugur…
Read MoreLocated just off the A4 highway between Koslanda and Wellawaya, Diyaluma Falls is more than just Sri Lanka's third-highest waterfall - it's a multi-tiered natur…
Read MoreNestled in the misty hills above Haputale, the Dambatenne Tea Factory is where Scottish entrepreneur Sir Thomas Lipton first perfected the blend that would beco…
Read MoreA Colonial Jewel in the Hills Perched near Haputale at 5,000 feet above sea level, Adisham Monastery is one of Sri Lanka's most enchanting colonial relics. Buil…
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