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Chilling Out In Ella

by Puru | Jan 14, 2019 | Travelogues | 0 |

Nestled in a valley surrounded by mountains, Ella is a sleepy little town in the Central Hill Country of Sri Lanka, very popular with foreign tourists.

Chasing Whales In Mirissa

by Puru | Dec 25, 2018 | Travelogues | 0 |

We went to Mirissa, a beautiful coastal town in Southern Sri Lanka, got on a whale watching ride and managed to photograph the stilt fishermen at last!

Exploring The Heritage Of Galle Fort

by Puru | Sep 29, 2018 | Travelogues | 5 |

Galle has been known to the seafaring world since the days of King Solomon and is famed for its rich mix of colonial and Sri Lankan heritage. A visit to Galle Fort was on our wishlist for long…

How did we manage a whirlwind trip to Sri Lanka?

by Puru | Aug 5, 2018 | Travel Guides | 0 |

A retrospective of our recent trip to Sri Lanka, places we visited and the experiences we had. Some tips for those who are planning to travel to this beautiful island country soon.

Sri Lanka: Beautiful Sights And Delicious Foods

by Sai Karthik Reddy Mekala | Oct 15, 2014 | Guest Authors, Travel Ideas | 0 |

Sri Lanka is one of the most popular tourist destinations for world travellers. It is especially popular with Indians because of its exotic appeal.

Exploring the Hill Country of Sri Lanka

by Puru | Mar 3, 2013 | Travel Ideas | 0 |

Sri Lanka is one of the most famous Islands of the world, having maintained it fame down the...

Refreshingly Sri Lanka 5: Dambulla Caves

by Puru | Jan 10, 2012 | Travelogues, Featured | 9 |

Dambulla is a giant rock going to a height of more than 160 feet, with five rock-cut cave temples dedicated to Lord Buddha, dating back to as far as 1st century BC

Refreshingly Sri Lanka 4: Anuradhapura

by Puru | Jan 8, 2012 | Travelogues | 12 |

A city built around a sapling from the Bodhi Tree under which Buddha attained enlightenment, Anuradhapura is considered as the cradle of Buddhist Sinhalese Culture.

Railgaadi

by Puru | Jan 1, 2012 | Photography | 4 |

Railways have fascinated me since a toy set gifted by my father decades ago. So a post dedicated...

Refreshingly Sri Lanka 3: The Ruins of Polonnaruwa

by Puru | Dec 30, 2011 | Travelogues, Featured | 16 |

The ancient city of Polonnaruwa was the capital of Sri Lanka after the decline of Anuradhapura and reached its zenith by 1150 AD. It is one of the most important places to visit in the cultural circuit tour of Sri Lanka.