Around the World in 80 Clicks

Kandy Botanic Garden

Even though exotic plants and trees can be seen all over the country, visiting the well-maintained Botanic Gardens ... [more]

Adam's Peak

More than just one of the highest summits of Sri Lanka, Adam's Peak is a holy place, drawing crowds of pilgrims ... [more]

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

Once upon a time, the person holding the Sacred Tooth of Buddha held power, hence an important building now houses ... [more]

Dambulla Cave Temple

On the south side of Dambulla Rock, you can find a string of highly interesting, meticulously made rock temples ... [more]

Sigiriya

A massive rock with ruins of a royal palace on top, gardens at its feet, and plenty of ruins and rock formations ... [more]

Minneriya safari

Elephants are virtually guaranteed in the right season, and they come in big herds, roaming the shores of Minneriya ... [more]

Ancient City of Polonnaruwa

An amazing array of temples, dagobas, palaces, ponds, Buddha statues and more awaits you at the ancient city of ... [more]

Batticaloa

It might not have the outstanding sights that other parts of the country have, but Batticaloa still has plenty ... [more]

Uda Walawe safari

A drive through Udawalawe National Park gives the true safari feeling, with all kinds of wildlife, easy to spot ... [more]

Mirissa whale watching

It might take some time (during which you are likely to see many dolphins), but once you find one of the blue ... [more]

Galle fort

The biggest fortress of Asia built by colonisers, Galle fort can still be appreciated both by walking its massive ... [more]

Hamilton Canal

A canal linking Colombo to the north: the Hamilton Canal runs parallel to the coast, and still provides an easy ... [more]

Around the World in 80 Clicks

Personal travel impressions both in words and images from Sri Lanka. Clicking on the pictures enlarges them and enables you to send the picture as a free e-card or download it for personal use, for instance, on your weblog. Or click on the map above to visit more places in Asia.
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