Once a sleeping fishing town, Hiriketiya Beach was a hidden gem among the lush green jungles of the southern coast. Recently, it has grown in popularity among tourists who like to explore pristine, hidden beaches in Sri Lanka. With breathtaking views of blue water blended with lush green surroundings, Hiriketiya gives a dreamy setting for beach lovers. The laid-back lifestyle and surf vibes have created an amazing environment, where visitors love to return. Spectacular Hiriketiya Bay. The magnetic draw of Hiriketiya Beach is its endless waves to surf. This horseshoe-shaped coastal bay produces ..read more

Adorned with natural scenic beauty, Sri Lanka is one of the most beautiful islands in the world. With picturesque and unspoiled beaches, it is a perfect place for a tropical beach vacation. The lush green central highland is a paradise for nature lovers. Moreover, it is one of the best wildlife hotspots in Asia, full of wild elephants, leopards, and tropical birds. Sri Lanka is among the most beautiful islands in the world. Above all, Sri Lanka is a small country, where you can drive from a tropical beach to lush green tea plantations in Hill Country in less than 3 hours. As well, Sri Lanka ha ..read more

With the recent development in digital technology, many people dream about becoming a digital nomad. Since they have location-independent jobs, it is possible to work virtually anywhere in the world. At the moment, this is one of the most popular trends in the world. Usually, digital nomads choose places with beautiful nature to escape the stress of city life. Digital nomads in Sri Lanka can get the benefit of the scenic beauty of this small island where you don’t need to move far for a different scenery. Sri Lanka introduced digital nomad visa in December 2023. Sri Lanka is emerging fast ..read more

Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple is one of the most popular and iconic temples located in Colombo. Situated near the scenic Beira Lake in the bustling city center, this is 120 years old, huge temple complex. It consists of the main temple, a museum, a library, and several imposing buildings with artistic designs. In particular, the extraordinary meditation hall with breathtaking lake views is quite popular among visitors. Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple in Colombo. You’ll see that this intriguing temple complex isn’t a typical Sri Lankan temple. It blends various architectural styles, in ..read more

Food tours help to indulge in delicious gourmet cuisine and spend time with locals to immerse in the Sri Lankan culture. It is a great way to enjoy the culinary marvels of Sri Lanka. These food tours include several stops, where you’ll get to taste a variety of local dishes.  You can learn about various authentic foods and also you can see how to cook Sri Lankan food. Certainly, food tours in Sri Lanka give a unique experience where you’ll get the opportunity to share traditional food secrets. Food touring is a popular activity in Colombo. Sri Lankan cuisine includes a wide array of delic ..read more

Sprawling over an area of 300 acres, Mirijjawila Dry Zone Botanical Garden is one of the five main botanical gardens in Sri Lanka. Located in hot and dry Hambantota city, this is the first ever dry zone botanical garden in the country. This garden considers as a marvel of horticulture due to its harsh location in a warm and dry environment with an arid climate. It’s amazing to see many wet zone plants and blooms flourishing in the garden under the unfriendly climate. The name board of Mirijjawila Botanical Gardens. Since Mirijjawila Botanical Gardens is located in the dry zone, you cannot see ..read more

Amaya Resorts & Spas is among the leading hotel chains in Sri Lanka with a high reputation for warm hospitality and premium facilities. Amaya Leisure PLC commenced operations in 1981 and Hayleys acquired the company in 2011. Initially, the Amaya hotel chain consisted of only 3 big resorts, but the company managed to add another 7 boutique hotels to the Amaya brand. In 2016, Amaya Leisure ventured into the Maldives by acquiring a 51-villa luxury resort Amaya Kuda Rah. Currently, the company has a capacity of over 500 rooms across its 10 properties, while owning six of them and managing ..read more

Wild cats refer to both big and small cats that live in the wild. Among the world’s total species of wild cats, over 80% are small wild cats. Particularly, there are 31 species of small wild cats in the world. They have different physical features and geographic locations. They can be found in Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Central America and Europe. Small wild cats are totally mysterious. Among all the species of small wild cats, only three can be found in Sri Lanka. They are the Fishing Cat (Prionailurus viverrinus), the Jungle Cat (Felis chaus), and the Rusty-spotted Cat ..read more

Trincomalee is the capital of the Eastern Province and a major port city of Sri Lanka. Located around 240 km northeast of Colombo, this is one of the most ancient port cities on the island. The Trincomalee Harbor is described as the “finest natural harbor” in the world. It is the fifth-largest natural harbor in the world and it is accessible in all weathers to all crafts. Moreover, the pristine beaches in Trincomalee are world-famous as the best family-friendly beaches in Sri Lanka. There are a number of picturesque and scenic beaches around Trincomalee that are perfect for bath ..read more

Spread over an area of 1,317 km2, Wilpattu is the largest National Park in Sri Lanka. The unique feature of this park is the existence of “villus” or natural lakes. Wilpattu broadly translates as the land of the lakes, and this is exactly what defines this beautiful reserve. There are over one hundred lakes spread throughout Wilpattu National Park. These villus are natural water basins or depressions that are filled with rainwater. Boasting a high biological diversity, this wetland system in Wilpattu belongs to one of the 6 RAMSAR wetlands in Sri Lanka. RAMSAR wetlands in Wilpattu. Moreov ..read more