HISTORY OF POLONNARUWA
A concise guide about the history of Polonnaruwa and the must-see places, in and around the ancient capital of Lanka. Polonnaruwa, despite the conflicts for control which raged around it, this medieval capital still preserves some fabulous reminders of times past. Polonnaruwa is the well preserved medieval capital of ancient Lanka and a must-see for […]
The Road North of Chilaw – Sri Lanka
At Uddapuwa between Mundal Lagoon and the sea, the terrain changes dramatically as you enter the Dry Zone. The fishing villagers here are descendants of a north Indian warrior caste who settled on this coast over a thousand years ago. They were the first converts to Catholicism when the Portuguese arrived and mass baptisms were […]
Beruwala, Sri Lanka
About 60 km (36 miles) from Colombo, Beruwala is the heart of Sri Lanka’s package tourist industry. The beach here is wide and beautiful, an alluring swathe of sand backed by a string of densely packed resort hotels which cater mainly to the European package-holiday crowd; particularly popular with German tourists during the northern winter. […]
Cycling and bicycle Tours in Sri Lanka
Cycling around Sri Lanka is growing in immense popularity amongst many tourists visiting Sri Lanka. This is an excellent and relatively cheap way of getting around cities and towns and is undoubtedly an excellent way to explore the island. The ardent cyclist will most certainly find Sri Lanka an absolutely pleasure to explore, atop a […]
