Some journeys don’t simply take you somewhere—they return you to something lost. Silence. Wonder. The reminder that nature still works to its own ancient rhythm. This journey gave us all of that briefly caught in bloom. There were eight of us, bundled in layered jackets and sleepy smiles as we stepped out of Clouds 1939 by…
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.
Rails, Tea, and Hidden Hills. Beragala Sri Lanka
There’s a quiet kind of magic in leaving the familiar behind. For six friends seeking to shed city rhythms on another Mihipedia Getaway, Beragala offered exactly that – rolling mists, emerald tea slopes, and the comforting feeling of being slightly lost in time. Our home for two nights was a beautiful hillside house belonging to…
Steady Views, Storied Bridge. Pekoe Trail 16. Ella Sri Lanka
We woke to a cool, lemon-gold morning at Senasuma Homestay, a quiet little guesthouse tucked into a corner of Ella. After a quick breakfast of hoppers, fruit and coffee, we joined the rest of our group of ten friends from across the UK, Italy, France, Ireland, Poland, Greece and Belgium and ambled out at 9 a.m., ready…
Ancient Monasteries at Rajagala. Ampara Sri Lanka
We left Colombo at the crack of dawn, ten of us spanning generations from 19 to 85. The city was still half asleep as we drove out. Ampara was nearly 450 kilometers away – a long drive that carried us through ever-shifting landscapes: sleepy towns, sun-baked paddy fields, and stretches of road that felt endless until the…
Riverston Revisited. Illukkumbura Sri Lanka
Third time’s the charm. That’s what I kept reminding myself as we wound our way up to Riverston in Illukkumbura, the road curling through valleys that, for once, seemed in no rush to slip behind clouds. Two nights and three days here lay ahead, and I had unfinished business — to climb Manigala at last…
Between Stone and Splash. Kuruvita Sri Lanka
We left Colombo early Friday morning, escaping the weekday grind in search of something simpler, older, wilder. Kuruvita lay just a few hours away, but far enough to feel like another world. As the city skyline dissolved into misty greens, the road stretched ahead like a promise. This time, the ‘getaway’ group comprised of a lively,…
Chronicles Under Canvas: Kumana Sri Lanka
We had set out for Kumana National Park, tucked away on Sri Lanka’s remote southeastern edge, craving wildness, stillness, and a little leopard luck. What we got was something far more unforgettable: four days of glamping beneath the stars, river baths, ranger stories, dunes and deities, near-bear encounters, and more leopards than we could count. This is…
Govinda Hela: The Forgotten Fortress. Siyambalanduwa Sri Lanka
Hidden in the far reaches of Siyambalanduwa, where the land grows wild and time feels suspended, stands a sleeping giant — Govinda Hela. A monolithic rock scarred by centuries of history, crowned by drifting clouds, and whispered about in legend. During the colonial era, the British called it “Westminster Abbey”, not for any religious connection, but because its…
Into the Rain and Out of Bhutan. Assam India
It’s our final day on the road. We woke in Trashiyangtse to the sound of rain thrumming against the windows, the sky heavy with grey, the air cold enough to numb fingertips. Tarique’s back on the bike for a final ride, but two fresh cases of ‘internal unrest’ mean the backup vehicle has hit maximum…
Yadi Bends and Beyond. Trashiyangtse Bhutan
It’s Day 8 of our ride and we leave Wangchuk Hotel in Mongar at around 8:30 a.m., engines humming in the icy hush of morning. The sky was a pale pewter and the air had that bite only high altitudes can deliver—sharp, invigorating, and strangely comforting. Tarique, still not fit to ride but visibly better,…
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