Thanks to its inaccessibility to commercial logging, the Kingdom of the Lion continues to roar. This place which is officially known as the Sinharaja Forest Reserve, is a paradise for endemic species both for flora and fauna. It is not very easy to spot that inhabitants of this … [Read more...]
The Ancient and Sacred City of Anuradhapura
From a cutting of Buddha's fig tree, rose the Sacred City of Anuradhapura, so goes the story of one of the ancient cities of Sri Lanka. The ancient and sacred city of Anuradhapura is well-known for its well-preserved ruins of the country's ancient civilizations. It is believed … [Read more...]
Sri Dalada Maligawa: Temple of the Tooth
In the royal palace complex in the city of Kandy in Sri Lanka sits a Buddhist Temple known as Sri Dalada Maligawa. It is known as the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic because it houses the relic of the tooth of Buddha. It is believed since ancient times that whoever holds the … [Read more...]
Discovering Sri Lanka through Birdwatching Tours
Birdwatching is a recreational activity that can be done right in one's quieter home town where natural living habitats of birds still exist or in busier places with established bird sanctuaries. A serious birdwatcher however will eventually want to go to farther places to … [Read more...]
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