Category: Sri Lanka

The elephant killer from Sri Lanka

One of the secrets of Nuwara Eliya is the grave of Major Rogers - or rather, the search for this legendary grave. Contrary to many assumptions, it is not in the town's main cemetery. I can tell you that it took us some research and quite a few conversations with the locals to find the [...]

Sri Lanka is home to over 400 bird species - including some of the most colorful and rarest bird species in the world. A paradise for birdwatchers!

Sri Lanka is home to the oldest surviving row of trees in the world! The "Sri Maha Bodhi" in Anuradhapura, an offshoot of the tree under which Buddha found enlightenment, is over 2,000 years old.

The waves in Arugam Bay on the east coast are among the best surf spots in the world and attract surfers from all corners of the planet.

In Sri Lanka, there is a New Year festival that is celebrated by both Hindus and Buddhists - the "Sinhala and Tamil New Year", which takes place every year in April.

The capital Colombo is one of the oldest port cities in South Asia

Sri Lanka has the highest proportion of leopards living in the wild in the world

Sri Lanka is the home of the famous Ceylon tea

There are 29 different types of bananas in Sri Lanka

Vaccinations for Sri Lanka

A trip to Sri Lanka is an adventure that will enrich your life - but as with any trip to a tropical paradise, there are health precautions you need to take to ensure a worry-free trip. Here you can find out which vaccinations are recommended, why they are important and how to best prepare for your trip. No matter whether you [...]