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A Walk On the ramparts of Galle

Posted on September 15, 2011 by travelinlanka

A walk around in the ramparts with your beloved while gazing at the far horizon at the sunset while listening to the soft murmur of the idling sea waves ….. A perfect moment of bliss, remembrance and repose! what more … Continue reading →

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Baby Elephant Transit Home – Udawalawe

Posted on August 26, 2011 by travelinlanka

When I heard the name transit camp I was rather skeptical about visiting this place, but now I’m glad that I did it! The baby elephant transit “home” I’d prefer to call it is a reserve adjacent to the Udawalawe … Continue reading →

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World’s End At Horton Plains

Posted on August 8, 2011 by travelinlanka

Horton Plains National Park  is undoubtedly one of the world’s best nature reserves and eco tourism venues in Sri Lanka. It is characterized by a beautiful landscape of rolling hills, covered in upper Montane forest and wet patana grassland. The … Continue reading →

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Yala National Park – Sri Lanka

Posted on July 18, 2011 by travelinlanka

Yala established 1900 as a Wildlife Sanctuary and was declared as a national park in 1938. It is probably the best place to go for a wildlife safari in the island. Spread over 98000 Hectors Yala is situated to the … Continue reading →

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“Welcome To The Palace In The Jungle”

Posted on June 24, 2011 by travelinlanka

Sigiriya Rock Fortress known as the “Palace in the sky” is a world heritage site situated at the heart of the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka. Sigiriya was built by King Kassapa in the 5th Century AD. It was his … Continue reading →

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Esala Perahera – Kandy – Sri Lanka

Posted on June 7, 2011 by travelinlanka

Often named as Asia’s most spectacular pageant, the Esala Perahera is held in the Sri Lankan hill town, last kingdom named as Kandy, in connection with the Sri Dalada Maligawa which houses the Sacred Tooth Relic (Dalada), the most precious … Continue reading →

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Mud House, Anamaduwa – Sri Lanka

Posted on April 27, 2011 by travelinlanka

The Mud house is located in Anamaduwa (Wayaba Palatha), it’s a 2 / 3 hrs drive from Colombo. As the hotel is in a remote area, one Mud House staff will be sent near to the main road to guide … Continue reading →

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Pigeon Island – Trincomalee – Sri Lanka East coast

Posted on March 8, 2011 by travelinlanka

If you want to scuba dive in exotic ocean waters or sun-bathe on palm fringed beaches, Trincomalee is the place to be. Fringed by a coral reef and 1km off Nilaveli beach in Trincomalee is Pigeon Island, one of the … Continue reading →

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Negombo fish market – Sri Lanka

Posted on January 20, 2011 by travelinlanka

Negombo is thriving fishing port on the West coast of Sri Lanka only 7kms from Colombo International Air port. Talking a stroll along the beach the tourists are able to see the fishermen engaged in fishing loading and unloading, mending … Continue reading →

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SRI LANKA – Paradise in the corner of the world!

Posted on December 14, 2010 by travelinlanka

Glory and peace in the world could be in a tiny island located in the Indian Ocean filled with its inspiring nature, culture as well as hospitality. A charming smile on people’s face has always been the sign of Sri … Continue reading →

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