Traditional masks have played an important role in Sri Lankan culture and folklore for centuries, Used for both theatrical performances and traditional rituals.The Ariyapala Mask Museum in Ambalangoda is an excellent way of learning and...

Brief Garden is the country home and gardens of Bevis Bawa, brother of Geoffrey Bawa, Sri Lanka’s legendary architect. Sprawled across 20 acres, these gardens are a master-class in landscape design.Brief Gardens are just 10km inland from Bentota...

This relatively-modern Buddhist temple boasts a gigantic white dagoba, believed to contain sacred relics of the Buddha, as well as fascinating murals that depict the life story of Lord Buddha.There are also interesting murals that depicts...

Of the seven species of marine turtles, five come ashore to nest in Sri Lanka and the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery which primary operates as a hatchery, is a great place to observe collected and rescued eggs hatch.The Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery which...

Sri Lanka’s eastern coastal belt is a wonderful place for scuba diving. The reefs, colourful corals and an array of exotic marine life, have attracted many sea farers for centuries.There is also the opportunity to do scuba diving in Trincomalee...

Windsurfing in Sri Lanka was first started in Negombo, which continues to be a popular spot for windsurfing during the season from December to Apri, as is Kalpitiya, another north-west coastal town. On the East coast the best winds are from...