The rains have played havoc in many parts of this country. Yet, unlike most of the places, some of these locations have benefited significantly with the abundance of rain. Uda Walawe is one of them. All around me the landscape is lush and green. The lakes, ponds and every pothole is brimming with water and…
Author: Mihiri Wikramanayake
Hi there, I’m Mihiri, a travel enthusiast from Sri Lanka with a passion for exploring new places and experiencing different cultures. I love nothing more than embarking on an adventure. Through my stories and photography, I hope to inspire others to travel and discover the beauty of the world we live in.
The Back of Beyond. Meemure Sri Lanka
The final 30 kilometers from Hunnasgiriya is rough and rugged. At times the steep incline is precipitous and strong winds that blow across from the Corbet’s Gap and the Knuckles Mountain Range buffet the vehicle. The lonely stretches are devoid of human habitation and we struggle to find people to ask for directions, as Google…
A King’s Hideaway. Pidurangala Rock Sri Lanka
Simply stunning! That’s my first impression as I step into this massive reception area of the Aliya Resort & Spa at Sigiriya. The sight ahead is incredible. The Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the Pidurangala Rock Temple are perfectly aligned in the centre of this space with the azure waters of the infinity swimming pool and…
Between a Rock and a Garden Space. Sigiriya Sri Lanka
It is a beautiful day as Captain Sampath and his co-pilot Rajiv prepare the Cinnamon Air Cessna 208B for take off. The flight to Sigiriya is short yet the sights along the way are stunning. Blue clear skies contrast with the lush greenery 5,500 feet below. The murky waters of the majestic Mahaweli River glisten…
A Mountain Retreat. Digana Sri Lanka
It’s 7 o’clock in the evening and there’s a nip in the air. We open a bottle of wine, pour ourselves a glass each and slowly sink into the outdoor jacuzzi that’s been heated to a perfect temperature. The starry night sky, swirling waters and the wine make this a perfect end to our day…
A Fort, a Temple and a Church. Mannar Sri Lanka
It is 32C outside and the tarred road is simmering. Yet the unrelenting heat of the day does not take away the picturesque drive that is taking us from Puttalam to the Mannar Island, overlooking the Gulf of Mannar. We cross the ‘Peace Bridge’, a 3 km causeway that connects Medawachchiya-Mannar-Thalaimannar along the A14 road…
Racing down Rapids. Kitulgala Sri Lanka
Forward paddle! Go! Go!! Go!!! Holy s***! (The last command is used in dire circumstances and alerts paddlers to hang on tight) I am perched on the front end of the raft, desperately trying to keep my balance, listen to commands and forward paddle at the same time. My paddle slips from my grip and…
A Wetland Ecosystem. Madhu Ganga Sri Lanka
Set in the middle of the Madhu Ganga and surrounded by a wetland ecosystem is a tiny isolated island where kings and queens, secrecy in seclusion, relics and religion played a small part in shaping the history of this country. Today, visitors, curious to see and hear a part of this narrative, constantly visit the…
A Forest Trek. Horagolla Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is blessed with natural diversity made up of fauna and flora, rivers and mountains, valleys and views, and so much more. Across this island are an abundance of national parks, sanctuaries and forest reserves that are home to endemic and non-native birds and butterflies, animals and plants, marine life and land creatures, great…
A Mountain Retreat. Maskeliya Sri Lanka
It’s pitch dark outside in spite of the few stars that dot the cloudy sky. Intermittently, the rains come crashing down. And it is very cold. The three of us are huddled under blankets, with a fierce fire burning at our feet. Despite the cold weather, the lack of electricity and thankfully, no telephone signals,…
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