Sri Lankan New Year: Two ‘Avurudu’ days around Nuwara Eliya

Kotmale Dam

Introduction This is part two of my one-week backpacking trip to visit some old friends and also exciting sights. Around the Sinhalese-Tamil New Year, I hope that the audience learns something about the Hill region and specifically this season there. You can read part one here.   Eliya Surroundings The part up to Ella, ending on … Read more

Getting From Colombo to Trincomalee & Places to Visit in Trincomalee

Trincomalee coral reef

Lies on the east coast of Sri Lanka at the distance of about 260 Km via Ambepussa – Kurunegala Highway from Colombo, Trincomalee is a small, famous port city with beautiful sand beach. Among travelers, Trincomalee is famous for Snorkelling, scuba diving, and whale watching. Trincomalee had been a significant cause of tensions among the … Read more

Jaffna Peninsula Touring : the sights of the Salty side of Sri Lanka (Part-3B)

Nallur

Introduction   This travelogue covers one trip a few years back but splits it into two parts due to the length. In this second part, we describe the main sights on the Jaffna peninsula. And it starts with the overall feeling, as that is quite different from the rest of the Island of Serendipity. The … Read more

Jungle Beach Unawatuna Sri Lanka – A Great Spot for Swimming

Jungle Beach Unawatuna Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, an island country, is home to many stunning beaches that attract tourists from all over the world. While Hikkaduwa, Unawatuna, Arugam Bay, Weligama, and Mirissa are well-known for their beauty, in recent years, Jungle Beach has been gaining popularity due its unique features that have made it a must-visit destination for many tourists. … Read more