Introduction Arankale Fortress stands as a testament to Sri Lanka's rich history, nestled amidst the lush greenery of the Northern Province. This ancient fortress, believed to date back to the medieval era, offers a captivating glimpse into th…

Gurulupotha is located not far from the foot of the famous 18 hairpin bends of the A26 mountain road from Kandy via Hunasgiriya to Mahiyangana. Gurulupotha at this prominent location had a British rest house for upper-class travelers of the coloni…

Kiralagala Archaeological Reserve, not to be confused with Maha Kiralagala near Wilpattu National Park, is the site of an ancient monastery known as Veherabendigala in the chronicles. (It's also transcribed Veherabandhigala or Weherabandigala or…

If you are visiting Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle looking for a lovely heritage site completely undisturbed by the crowds, Manakanda is such a destination off the beaten path. Surprisingly, it’s situated in the very centre of the most visited heri…

The Ritigala Archaeological Site comes close to what can be called picture-book ruins in the jungles, though you should neither expect large structures overgrown by roots of trees as in Cambodia. Ritigala differs from most other archaological sites …