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Places to visit in Colombo - Part I
Colombo is the commercial heart of the tear of the Indian Ocean, meaning there is a lot of stuff to do in the capital of the little island nation. This will breeze through some of the things to do however it will be just scratching the surface. Hopefully more content will come but for now, let’s dive in...
Pettigala Kandy - Teldeniya, Sri Lanka
The Pettigala range is always one of the well-known mountains among the mountain enthusiasts due to its unique shape. By the literal definition of it meaning “Box Rock '', you would assume this to be a flat-shaped mountain, however quite contrary it is spike-shaped. The Colombo - Badulla road is known to provide travelers with beautiful sights every now and then, and this is certainly one of those. ...
Nuwaragala - Sri Lanka
Dambulla is a district is a treasure trove for many mountaineering enthusiasts with many unheard and untrodden mountain ranges. Nuwaragala Kanda is also situated here and borders with the Polonnaruwa district. However, the site in question might be sought after by the historians as this is a somewhat historically important site, as it would for being sandwiched between two historically important districts, and possibly a literal “treasure trove” as it is a constant target of treasure hunters. If you traveled around Dambulla, chances are you have seen this mountain a couple of times.
Kadiyanlena Falls
Are you a waterfall hunter that often imagines yourself in a bewitching landscape that gives you Goosebumps? It’s time to put through your craving by a short drive to one of the alluring waterfalls, Kadiyanlena Ella. Quite an unusual place is popular among the locals as Katabula Ella as well.
Baker’s Bend – A hidden beauty in Nonpareil State
A decade back, A4 road was very famous among tourists in Sri Lanka but with time, this road was not used by many travelers, therefore, many natural attractions are hidden from the world. One of the small towns hidden in this road is Belihuloya which is situated 152 km away from Colombo...
Bambarakanda Falls - Sri Lanka
Bambarakanda falls marks a height of 263m (863 feet) making it the tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka and is ranked 299th amongst the tallest waterfalls of the world. Bambarakanda originates from Kuda Oya, a branch of the Walawe River and situated in between the Belihuloya and Haputale in A4 road. It lies in the Kalupahana area in Badulla District, 5km away from the main road...
Hike to the highest peak in Knuckles range - Gombaniya, Sri Lanka
Knuckles is known as one of the most wonderful, amazing hiking trails in Sri Lanka. Knuckles mountain range located in Matale, Central Province of Sri Lanka, is an UNESCO world heritage site and also a biodiversity hotspot.
Most popular hiking spot in knuckles is Duwili ella, which is considered as one of the toughest hiking trails in the country. This is about Gombaniya peak (1906 m)...
Nelligala International Buddhist Center - Kandy
If you are looking for a place which creates the vibe of peace and tranquility to the mind…..Wow you got it….. Nelligala International Buddhist center, one of the sacred places located at the top of the Nelligala Mountain with the aura of Buddhism and a breathtaking vicinity.
Koneswaram Temple - Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
Koneswaram Temple is a Hindu Kovil situated in Trincomalee, East Coast of Sri Lanka, surrounded by the sea mostly. It is perched atop Swami rock and you could see a mighty statue of Lord Shiva even from far....
Waulpane Limestone cave - The largest and the oldest limestone cave in Sri Lanka.
The waterfall inside the cave is the only waterfall that could be found inside a cave in Sri Lanka. This will never be an easy journey. The path to this wonderful waterfall is slippery and hazardous. Fossils dated back to 500 million years are bearing witness for its long history. ...
Sigiriya
It was a Saturday morning as I remembered, a friend of mine arrived from overseas on Friday and wanted to travel a bit before he caught up with work. Basically, I had a day to plan the whole thing out, since my friend never been to Sigiriya we decided to visit there. So the trip included me and two of my friends.....
Ambuluwawa - Kandy, Sri Lanka
As a captivating old city, Kandy offers numerous attractions and sights which make our dear diaries fill with amazing memories. Ambuluwawa is a Standalone mountain top that is well known amongst locals situated in Gampola, a small town close to Kandy. Wherever you may go in the bustling town it looms in distance prompting the Scenic beauty.