Travel Guides & Tips
Insider guides to help you find the perfect stay in Sri Lanka
Point Pedro: Sri Lanka's Northernmost Tip
A guide to Point Pedro, the northernmost point of Sri Lanka — its lighthouse, beaches, fishing town character, and where to stay nearby.
Pidurutalagala: Climbing Sri Lanka's Highest Peak
A guide to Pidurutalagala (Mount Pedro), Sri Lanka's tallest mountain — access restrictions, views, cool climate, and where to stay nearby.
Pidurangala Rock: The Best View of Sigiriya
A guide to Pidurangala Rock near Sigiriya — the boulder scramble, sunrise views of the Lion Rock, entry costs and where to stay in the Cultural Triangle.
Pettah Market: Colombo's Chaotic Trading Heart
A guide to Pettah Market in Colombo — its spice, textile and hardware bazaars, the floating market, nearby mosques and temples, and where to stay in the city.
Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya: Kandy's Green Escape
A guide to the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya near Kandy — the giant bamboo, orchid house, avenue of palms, and where to stay nearby.
Panduwasnuwara: A Forgotten Ancient Capital
A guide to Panduwasnuwara Ancient City near Kurunegala — its royal palace ruins, decorative terracotta finds, and where to stay nearby.
Nilaveli Beach: Gateway to Pigeon Island
A guide to Nilaveli, an east-coast beach near Trincomalee famous for Pigeon Island National Park — snorkelling, whale watching, and where to stay.
Negombo Fish Market: A Slice of Coastal Sri Lankan Life
A guide to Lellama, Negombo's bustling fish market — the early-morning auctions, drying fish, boats, and where to stay nearby.
Negombo Dutch Fort: Remnants of a Colonial Trading Post
A guide to the Negombo Dutch Fort remains — its gate, history as a cinnamon and coastal trading post, and where to stay nearby.
Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil: Jaffna's Grandest Hindu Temple
A guide to Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil in Jaffna — its towering gopuram, daily rituals, the annual Nallur Festival, and where to stay in the city.
Nagadeepa Purana Vihara: The Sacred Island Temple
A guide to Nagadeepa Purana Vihara on Nainativu island near Jaffna — its Buddha-visit legend, boat access, adjoining kovil, and where to stay nearby.
Munneswaram Temple: Chilaw's Ancient Hindu Shrine
A guide to Munneswaram Temple near Chilaw — its Ramayana-linked legends, Shiva shrine complex, annual festival, and where to stay nearby.