Despite being notably known, Negombo is somewhat underrated. Nestled along the west coast of Sri Lanka, just 45-minutes from Colombo and 20-minutes from the airport, Negombo actually has a little bit of everything to enjoy – especially if you’re a first-time traveller to Sri Lanka. We want you to know exactly what to expect if …
Located at the edge of Diyawanna Lake, in close proximity to the Sri Lankan Parliament, the marshlands of Beddagana Wetland Park are an enchanting natural landscape and a bird sanctuary that also happens to be an underrated public park. Spanning over 18 hectares of land space, this wetland park attracts many locals – in particular …
A heavenly escape for nature lovers! Previously known as Thalawathugoda Biodiversity Study Park or Thalawathugoda Wetland Park, Diyasaru Park is a wetland park that stretches over 60 acres. The name Diyasaru means “rich in water“; the park’s ecosystem is a makeup of lakes, ponds, flooded woodlands, and marshes. The park aims to study biodiversity, come …
Referred to as the Gardens by the bank of Diyawanna Oya, Diyatha Uyana is a public Park located close to the Polduwa Junction. The park is widely known as an unwinding destination for locals. Strategically situated in the lush suburbs of Colombo, Diyatha Uyana is not just another public park, but an underrated yet wonderful …
Located 175 km away from Colombo in central Sri Lanka, Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress believed to have been built by King Kashyapa in the fifth century. The towering rock stands at nearly 200 meters, surrounded by sophisticated gardens and a large moat. In this article, we take a look at Sigiriya as well …
Formerly known as Ceylon and also referred to as the pearl of the Indian Ocean, this tropical island no doubt caters to the interests of many tourists. Sri Lanka is home to a plethora of world-class attractions and this could mainly be attributed to its rich bio-diversity and historical backdrop spanning more than 2500 years. …