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Collection of 180 travel stories from Sri Lanka. Written by your friends on the road.

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Picture from story Jeep safari ( day III - Mini world's end)

Jeep safari ( day III - Mini world's end)
2009-07-26, Lunugala, Sri Lanka. By: viraj

The byroad started from the junction at Lunugala Police station, turned in to a hilly & narrow one within the first kilometer in distance. Condition of the road was acceptable because it had been repa...

 
Picture from story Jeep safari - Day II (Situlpahuwa)

Jeep safari - Day II (Situlpahuwa)
2009-07-25, Kataragama, Sri Lanka. By: viraj

Day II We had our brake first early this morning because we were in a hurry to visit Sithulpawwa, an archeological site located in the Yala / Katagamuwa sanctuary. It was 7.30am when we reached...

 
Picture from story Jeep safari - Udawalawa / kataragama  (Day I )

Jeep safari - Udawalawa / kataragama (Day I )
2009-07-24, Udawalawe Sanctuary, Sri Lanka. By: viraj

People in the western province have a tradition of visiting Kataragama, when they get a new vehicle. Though it left more then three years, I was not able to drive my jeep to Kataragama. Therefore, Cha...

 
Picture from story Saint Claire Waterfall

Saint Claire Waterfall
2009-01-09, Talawakele, Sri Lanka. By: viraj

Sri Lanka can almost be called a land of waterfalls as this little island comprises of a huge number of the same. The Saint Claire Waterfall, is the broadest in the country with an unusual compilation...

 
Picture from story Berendi Kovil – Seethawaka

Berendi Kovil – Seethawaka
2009-07-24, Talduwa, Sri Lanka. By: viraj

This is situated close to Thalduwa junction at Avissawella. According to the legend this was build by King Seethawaka Rajasinghe in 1580s. This granite building was constructed under the ancient Tamil...

 
Picture from story Gothemi Viharaya - Borella

Gothemi Viharaya - Borella
2009-05-12, Colombo, Sri Lanka. By: viraj

Gothemi Viharaya temple is located less than 2 km far from Borella, within the municipal are of Colombo. It was established in year 1900. When the building was in need a repair after 40 years of th...

 
Picture from story The Lipton's Seat

The Lipton's Seat
2008-12-22, Haputale, Sri Lanka. By: viraj

This is a magnificent viewpoint located about 10~12 km far from Haputale. ( in Dambethenna road )It is undoubtedly one of the best viewing points of Sri Lanka. It is said that, this place was a fav...

 
Picture from story Adisham bungalow

Adisham bungalow
2008-12-22, Haputale, Sri Lanka. By: viraj

Adisham bungalow is located with a distance of 4km from Haputale, a misty town in the southern edge of the Central range of mountain in SriLanka. it was built by Sir Thomas Lister Villiers, who was a ...

 
Picture from story Galaboda waterfall

Galaboda waterfall
2009-10-09, Galaboda, Sri Lanka. By: viraj

“Galboda” is miss pronounced by the majority as “Galaboda”. The name board at the railway station is also indicated the place as “Galboda”. To get more details of the Galaboda waterfall, look for ...

 
Picture from story Galboda / Galaboda waterfall

Galboda / Galaboda waterfall
2009-10-02, Galboda, Sri Lanka. By: viraj

Galboda is an isolated village located in between Nawalapitiya & Watawala, in the Colombo-Badulla, the upcountry railway. Since there is not a well developed road system yet, the railway is the only s...

 
Picture from story The Blow Hole ( Hummanaya )

The Blow Hole ( Hummanaya )
2009-03-20, Dikwella South, Sri Lanka. By: viraj

The “Hummanaya – Blow Hole” is a natural fountain, caused when sea water rushes through a submerged cavern and is pushed upwards. Hummanaya is located on the southern Sri Lankan coastal fishing villag...

 
Picture from story The historic temple at Kelaniya (Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya )

The historic temple at Kelaniya (Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya )
2009-09-26, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. By: viraj

The historic temple at Kelaniya (also known as Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya ) is one of the most sacred worshipping places of the Buddhists of Sri Lanka, since it is a site made hallowed by the visit o...

 
Picture from story Journey to Richmond Castle

Journey to Richmond Castle
2007-05-16, Kalutara South, Sri Lanka. By: viraj

Richmond Castle was located few miles far from Kautara. It was built in a land of 42 Akrs.in the bank of KaluGanaga river. The building consists 99 doors & 38 windows. ( Pls. wait until next logging f...

 
Picture from story Journey to Nuwara Eliya

Journey to Nuwara Eliya
2008-11-09, Ramboda Town, Sri Lanka. By: viraj

Journey to Nuwara Eliya. Nuwara Eliya is located in the heart of Sri Lankan hill country. Home of the famous Ceylon tea and the rolling mountains are carpeted of velvety green tea plantations, inte...

 
Picture from story Journey to Anuradhapura

Journey to Anuradhapura
2008-03-26, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. By: viraj

Anuradhapura North West zone of the country is a part of the dry zone where colored in shades of dusty brown earth and golden ripening rice fields. Farming here depends on artificial irrigation, an...

 
Picture from story Journey to Adam's peak

Journey to Adam's peak
2009-01-10, Adam's Peak, Sri Lanka. By: viraj

Journey to Adam's peak Adam's peak is the third highest mountain in Sri Lanka. It's being worshiped by all major religious in SriLanka for thousands of years. The season for worship Adam's peak is...

 
Picture from story Out bound training - Day 4

Out bound training - Day 4
2007-09-13, Kitulgala, Sri Lanka. By: viraj

White water rafting @ Kithulgala As the final event of the training, an activity was arranged on white water rafting in Kelani River at Kithulgala. It was nearly 12.30pm when we reached there. Havi...

 
Picture from story Out bound training - Day 3

Out bound training - Day 3
2007-09-12, Ella Town, Sri Lanka. By: viraj

Adventure activities at Ella echo camp : No mobile coverage. No TV. No connection with the society. Lost in a jungle with adventure activities.

 
Picture from story Out bound training - Day 2

Out bound training - Day 2
2007-09-11, Ella, Sri Lanka. By: viraj

Adventure activities at Ella echo camp

 
Picture from story Out bound training - Day 1

Out bound training - Day 1
2007-09-10, Belihul Oya, Sri Lanka. By: viraj

Out Bound Training (10/09/2007) An out bound training was organized by the Disaster management unit to enhance the team work abilities among Government officers in different institutions in Gampah...

 
Picture from story Journey to Trincomalee

Journey to Trincomalee
2005-05-15, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. By: viraj

Journey to Trincomalee It was first part of year 2005. A remarkable no. of people lived in costal belt had been affected by the Tsunami occurred in 26 December, 2004. More than 40,000 people died. ...

 
Picture from story Bellanwila Viharaya

Bellanwila Viharaya
2009-06-14, Boralesgamuwa, Sri Lanka. By: viraj

Bellanwila is a small village located at about 20km far from Colombo, the trade Capital in Sri Lanka. Bellanwila is important to Sri Lankan because of the ancient temple located there. It is known as ...

 
Picture from story Pilgrims to Lindara Raja maha viharaya.

Pilgrims to Lindara Raja maha viharaya.
2009-06-07, Mirigama, Sri Lanka. By: viraj

Pilgrims to Lindara Raja maha viharaya. The full moon day of June is known as “Poson Poya Day “in Sri Lanka. That was the second most important day for the Buddhists of the country in a year. Beca...

 
Picture from story Nuwara Eliya 2008 ( Day II ) Horton Plains

Nuwara Eliya 2008 ( Day II ) Horton Plains
2008-06-22, Horton Plains, Sri Lanka. By: viraj

Welfare journey 2008 ( Day II ) 22.06.2008 It was a cool & misty morning. Having the brake fast we moved to Nuwara Eliya town and let the travelers to have a little shopping there. Afterwards we vi...

 
Picture from story Nuwara Eliya  2008 (Day I)

Nuwara Eliya 2008 (Day I)
2008-06-21, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. By: viraj

Welfare journey 2008 ( Day I ) 21.06.2008 The welfare society of our office decided to visit upcountry as the annual welfare journey 2008. Chandana & I were appointed as the trip organizers. Two bu...

 
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Journey to Arankelle.
2007-07-16, Hakwatune Oya Reservoir, Sri Lanka. By: viraj

Journey to Arankelle. It was the mid in year 2007. I decided to pilgrim on “Arankelle”, an ancient temple complex located at the boundary of Kurunegala district. Family members of ours were partici...

 
Picture from story Journey to Pothuvill

Journey to Pothuvill
2003-06-10, Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka. By: viraj

Journey to Pothuvill It was mid year 2003. I had resigned from my previous position & formed a small construction farm. We won a tender for construction of some buildings along the Eastern costal b...

 
Picture from story A  Pilgrim to Kataragama ( Day 4, the final day ) Bogoda Temple,  Dowa temple and Addisiom banglow

A Pilgrim to Kataragama ( Day 4, the final day ) Bogoda Temple, Dowa temple and Addisiom banglow
2009-03-22, Veyangoda, Sri Lanka. By: viraj

Day 04 ( 22nd March, 2009 ) Start : 7.00 am from the Pilgrims’ Rest at Badulla. Major Travel locations : Bogoda Viharaya, temple @ Hali ela Dova Vihar...

 
Picture from story A  Pilgrim to Kataragama ( Day 3 ) Sella kataragama, Buttala tank  & Mutianganaya temple

A Pilgrim to Kataragama ( Day 3 ) Sella kataragama, Buttala tank & Mutianganaya temple
2009-03-21, Badulla, Sri Lanka. By: viraj

Day 03 ( 21st March, 2009 ) Start : 7.30 am from Gangaramaya Pilgrims’ Rest. Major Travel locations : Kiri Vehera, temple @ Kataragama Maha Devalaya, @...

 
Picture from story  A  Pilgrim to Kataragama ( Day 2 ) Hummanaya the blow hole, Ussangoda, Kirinda & Thissa

A Pilgrim to Kataragama ( Day 2 ) Hummanaya the blow hole, Ussangoda, Kirinda & Thissa
2009-03-20, Kataragama, Sri Lanka. By: viraj

Day 02 ( 20th March, 2009 ) Start : 7.30 am from Pilgrims’ Rest at Dickwella. Major Travel locations : Budhuraja Vihraya, temple @ Dickwella Hummanaya,...

 

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