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Is the Kandy to Ella Train Actually Worth It? A 2026 Guide
yes, for most travellers. The catch is that the classic Kandy-to-Ella run isn't operating as one continuous journey right now, ...
Dawson Tower, Kadugannawa: History & Travel Guide
Most people make the drive from Colombo to Kandy for the scenery, and fair enough. The road winds up into ...
Getting Around Sri Lanka: Trains, Drivers & Apps (2026)
If you're heading to Sri Lanka, sort out your transport plan early. The island looks small on a map, but ...
Best Restaurants in Kandy (2026): 16 Places to Eat
What’s the best restaurant in Kandy? It depends on what you’re hungry for. Mandiya is the pick for home-style rice ...
The Puja City of Kandy: Discover the Spiritual Heart of Sri Lanka
Planning a trip to Kandy? Learn about the Temple of the Tooth, daily puja ceremonies, the Esala Perahera, entry fees, ...
Sri Lanka Train Travel: Tickets, Classes and the Kandy to Ella Journey
Ask anyone who has travelled around Sri Lanka what they remember most, and a train ride often makes the list ...
Is Sigiriya Worth Visiting? Honest Guide (2026)
Yes, for most people. Sigiriya is a fifth-century royal fortress and palace complex built on and around a huge granite ...
Destinations
Dawson Tower, Kadugannawa: History & Travel Guide
Most people make the drive from Colombo to Kandy for the scenery, and fair enough. The road winds up into ...
The Puja City of Kandy: Discover the Spiritual Heart of Sri Lanka
Planning a trip to Kandy? Learn about the Temple of the Tooth, daily puja ceremonies, the Esala Perahera, entry fees, ...
Is Sigiriya Worth Visiting? Honest Guide (2026)
Yes, for most people. Sigiriya is a fifth-century royal fortress and palace complex built on and around a huge granite ...
Sri Lankan Train Journey Everyone Should Take: Ultimate Guide
The Kandy to Ella Train Ride: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go There's a train ride in Sri ...
What to Do in Galle Fort: History, Sights, Food, and Tips
Discover what to do in Galle Fort, Sri Lanka—walk the Dutch ramparts, see the lighthouse and clock tower, explore colonial ...
Devundara Point Lighthouse
The Devundara Point Lighthouse is the tallest lighthouse in Sri Lanka, located at the Devundara Point, near the southernmost point ...
Dawson Tower
Anyone traveling to Kandy on the Colombo-Kandy road can see a tall white lighthouse-like tower on the right hand side ...
Sri Lanka’s Kurunegala: Top Places to Visit
The Wayamba Province and Kurunegala District in Sri Lanka are both headquartered at Kurunegala. Although Kurunegala was strategically positioned in ...
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Itineraries
Sri Lanka Cultural Triangle Itinerary: 3, 4 or 5 Days (2026)
Give the Cultural Triangle three days if you're tight on time, four for the comfortable version, five to add an ...
Sri Lanka Honeymoon Itinerary: 5, 7 or 10 Days (2026 Guide)
For a Sri Lanka honeymoon, take ten days, follow the classic couples' loop — Negombo or Colombo, the Cultural Triangle, ...
what to see in sri lanka in 7 days
7 Days in Sri Lanka: A Realistic Plan for Your First Visit Seven days gets you a real taste of ...
What’s the Best 10-Day Itinerary in Sri Lanka?
What's the Best 10-Day Itinerary in Sri Lanka? A Realistic First-Time Route Planning a Sri Lanka trip and stuck on ...
Is 10 Days Enough for Sri Lanka? A Realistic First-Time Guide
Is 10 Days Enough for Sri Lanka? Short answer: yes. For most people visiting for the first time, ten days ...
10 Days in Sri Lanka for First-Time Visitors
10 Days in Sri Lanka: The Perfect First-Time Itinerary Here's something I hear from almost everyone planning their first Sri ...
Sri Lanka Guides
Sri Lanka Visa for US Citizens: Free ETA Guide (2026)
Yes, US citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka — but it's one of the easiest in Asia. Americans don't ...
how to be a travel guide in sri lanka : Itineraries, Costs, Visas & Tips
What to Know Before You Go Plan your trip with this sri lanka travel guide: best time to visit, 2026 ...
Sri Lanka Travel Budget: What 2 Weeks Costs in 2026
Here's the short version. Per person, and not counting international flights, a two-week trip to Sri Lanka costs about US$600-850 ...
Shooting at Demodara Station in 2026: What the Permission Rules Actually Say
Few places in Sri Lanka's hill country draw cameras like Demodara Railway Station and its spiral track, the Demodara Loop, ...
Travel Tips
Is the Kandy to Ella Train Actually Worth It? A 2026 Guide
yes, for most travellers. The catch is that the classic Kandy-to-Ella run isn't operating as one continuous journey right now, ...
Best Restaurants in Kandy (2026): 16 Places to Eat
What’s the best restaurant in Kandy? It depends on what you’re hungry for. Mandiya is the pick for home-style rice ...
Sri Lanka Train Travel: Tickets, Classes and the Kandy to Ella Journey
Ask anyone who has travelled around Sri Lanka what they remember most, and a train ride often makes the list ...
Sigiriya Dress Code: Can You Wear Shorts? (2026 Guide)
Good news first: the dress code at Sigiriya is relaxed, much more so than at Sri Lanka’s Buddhist temples. Shorts, ...
Transport
Getting Around Sri Lanka: Trains, Drivers & Apps (2026)
If you're heading to Sri Lanka, sort out your transport plan early. The island looks small on a map, but ...
Getting Around Sri Lanka: Transport Guide (Trains, Drivers, Apps)
How to get around Sri Lanka in 2026: the transport stack explained — private drivers, scenic trains, PickMe and Uber ...
Sri Lanka Train Travel: Tickets, Classes & Kandy to Ella
Sri Lanka Train Travel: Routes, Tickets, Classes and Scenic Journeys Riding the train is one of the best ways to ...
Private Driver in Sri Lanka: Cost, Tips & How to Choose One
Private Driver in Sri Lanka: Costs, What's Included, and How to Pick One Getting around is one of the first ...
Can You Actually Travel Sri Lanka Without a Driver?
Can You Actually Travel Sri Lanka Without a Driver? Here's the Real Answer Short version: yes, absolutely. Trains, buses, tuk-tuks ...
Should I Hire a Private Driver in Sri Lanka? A Practical Guide
Should I Hire a Private Driver in Sri Lanka? Should you hire a private driver in Sri Lanka? Honestly, it's ...
History of Ceylon
The architectural marvel of the Mihintale sacred area
Mihinthalewa which was started as a Giri monastery complex was gradually developed into an organic temple with the patronage of ...
Where did the Tripitaka be recorded?
Sri Lanka is one of the most beautiful countries in the world with a proud history. Sri Lanka is rich ...
The cultural revival of the Great Depression
Just as the Buddha introduced a great Dhamma to the whole world, the Venerable Arahant Mahinda Thero is equally important ...
Statue of the Great Parakramabahu
After the Kingdom of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka destroyed the Chola power and made the Polonnaruwa Kingdom a permanent Buddhist state, ...
Nandimitra giant is the eastern hiker of the east
We are tearing the history of the city. In Mahavansa, this area belongs to the ancient Pachikaramaya. Pahanakandarajaya, Maha Kachchokodiya, ...
Avukana Buddha Statue
The Buddha statues were created for the first time in the world by Gandhara and the chief priest of ancient ...