Category Archives: Sigiriya
A Solo Guide for Travelling Around Sri Lanka on a Budget
Sri Lanka is an ideal holiday destination for travellers on a budget, especially if you decide to fully immerse yourself in its culture. A solo sojourn to the country...
A Guide for Hot Air Ballooning in Sri Lanka
Thrill-seekers flock to Sri Lanka for the many adventure experiences that generally take place within its thick jungles, atop its spectacular mountains, or over its...
Bawa’s Sri Lanka: An Architectural Tour
Geoffrey Bawa, the pioneer of Tropical Modernism, had a vision which greatly influenced architectural styles in Sri Lanka and other parts of the world...
HIKING TRAILS in Sri Lanka FOR THE ULTIMATE MOUNTAINEER
Just a little further, you think to yourself as you make your way up the final few feet before you summit… At this point, you’re drenched in sweat...
ALL ABOUT THE Sri Lankan Elephant GATHERING
There are an estimated 6000 wild elephants in Sri Lanka, with the species having been listed as officially endangered by the International Union for...
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka to Visit with Friends
When considering a holiday in Sri Lanka, the country’s sunny beaches and deep blue waves tends to be its biggest draw. However, beyond its shores...
Bucket List of Things to do in Sri Lanka With Your Kids
It’s no secret that travelling with young kids can be quite challenging, to say the least. You want to visit a place that has activities suitable for kids...
3 Gardens You Must Visit in Sri Lanka
From lush tropical rainforests to pristine sandy beaches, Sri Lanka is every vacationer’s paradise filled with stunning sceneries and plenty of wildlife to...
Exploring The Ramayana Trail, A Solo Traveller’s Guide
Sri Lanka is home to over 50 sites associated with the Hindu epic, Ramayana. It is said that the ten-headed demon king, Ravana, resided in the...
De-Stress In Sri Lanka With A Romantic Wellness Holiday
By definition, to retreat is the act of seeking refuge, a great way to describe a wellness holiday in Sri Lanka. Seek refuge in the beautiful green forests...
Four Historic Sites in Sri Lanka Your Kids Will Love to Visit
It may seem like an impossible feat to entice kids to visit a historical site- just the term fills them with boredom- however there are four sites in Sri Lanka...
Sigiriya Museum
Splendorous architecture, steeped in history and culture, is what visitors to Sigiriya are offered. But there’s much more than meets the eye at ruins of...
Hot Air Balloon Rides
Sigiriya is not just a place of historical and cultural importance in Sri Lanka, but it’s also a significant feat of architecture, with thousands upon thousands of...
Kaudulla National Park
Kaudulla National Park is a often less-frequented but extremely important park in Sri Lanka. Spanning 6,900ha, the Kaudulla was officially designated as...
Minneriya National Park
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka’s biodiversity is an amazing feat of nature. We truly have it all, including multiple different ecosystems in close proximity to each other, leading...
Royal Gardens
The Lion Rock (Sigiriya) is on many a bucket list for Sri Lankan tourists, and there are many reasons why. The incredible architecture, the puzzling inner...
Dambulla Cave Temple
The Dambulla Cave Temple, also known as the Golden Temple, is a World Heritage Site located in the town Dambulla in the Matale district. About 17km...
Pidurangala
Standing at 500m off the ground, Pidurangala is the Lion Rock’s lesser-known neighbour, but it, too, has an intriguing history of its own. Back when King...
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Sigiriya, now a world-renowned architectural wonder of the Ancient World and UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most popular destinations in...
Best Ideas For A Date Night In Sri Lanka
There are many ways to celebrate your love in an island like Sri Lanka, from romantic escapades over its waters to idyllic hilltops. Sri Lanka’s artistic...
5 Unique Ideas for a Proposal in Sri Lanka
Do you hear the chime of wedding bells in the near future? Is it time to pop the BIG question to your significant other? Before you drop down on one knee...
Hiking Trails That Are Ideal For Friends
If you and your friends are more into adventure than being indoors, hiking is a great way to relish nature while also escaping the hustle and bustle of the city...
UNESCO Sites to Cross off your Bucket List
Sri Lanka’s recorded history goes back thousands of years, but many of the structures built by civilisations long gone are still standing today...