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Sri Lankan landscape

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Postcards from the island.

A cinematic glimpse of Sri Lanka’s landscapes, wildlife, heritage and the road between.

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Sigiriya Rock Fortress surrounded by mist and jungle in central Sri Lanka

Heritage

Sigiriya Rock Fortress at Dawn

The ancient 5th-century palace citadel rising dramatically above the emerald forest canopy of Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle.

Wild Ceylon leopard basking in sunlight on a rock in Yala National Park

Wildlife

The Ceylon Leopard of Yala

A magnificent Sri Lankan leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya) resting on a sun-drenched granite boulder in Yala National Park.

Historic Nine Arch Bridge curving through tea plantations in Ella

Highlands

Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella

The famed colonial viaduct spanning lush highland valleys and verdant tea estates in Ella.

Galle Fort lighthouse and ocean bastion against an orange sunset sky

Coast

Sunset over Historic Galle Fort

Walking the 400-year-old Dutch coral ramparts and whitewashed lighthouse as waves break against the southern ramparts.

Herd of wild elephants grazing peacefully along the lakeshore in Minneriya

Wildlife

The Elephant Gathering at Minneriya

Dozens of wild Asian elephants with calves socializing along the fresh shores of Minneriya reservoir.

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy reflected across the royal lake

Heritage

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy

The golden-roofed sanctuary of Sri Dalada Maligawa beside the tranquil waters of Kandy Lake.

Tropical beach with coconut palms and azure sea in Mirissa Sri Lanka

Coast

Mirissa Palm Hill & Tropical Turquoise Bays

Tall coconut palms swaying over the golden curve of Mirissa bay along the southern coast.

Misty terraced tea estates in Haputale and Ella seen from Lipton's Seat

Highlands

Endless Ceylon Tea Hills at Lipton's Seat

Sweeping panorama of rolling emerald tea plantations stretching across the central highlands.

Sunset over wide golden sands of Bentota beach with coconut palms

Coast

Golden Hour at Bentota Beach

Pristine golden sands and gentle Indian Ocean surf on Sri Lanka's quiet southwestern shore.

Kandyan traditional dancer performing in ceremonial silver costume and headdress

Traditions

Kandyan Traditional Dancers & Drummers

Vibrant traditional regalia, ceremonial headdresses, and sacred rhythms of the classical Kandyan dancers.

Historic Richmond Castle manor house with landscaped gardens in Kalutara

Heritage

Richmond Castle, Kalutara

The majestic 19th-century Edwardian-colonial manor house set in tropical estate gardens.

Elaborately sculpted gopuram tower of Nallur Kovil in Jaffna

Traditions

Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil, Jaffna

The magnificent golden-towered Hindu temple at the spiritual heart of the Northern Province.

Ravana Falls cascading down rocky hillside tiers near Ella

Highlands

Cascading Waters of Ravana Falls, Ella

One of the widest and most storied waterfalls in Sri Lanka, tumbling down limestone tiers into Ella gap.

Great white Ruwanwelisaya stupa surrounded by elephant wall in Anuradhapura

Heritage

Ruwanwelisaya Stupa, Anuradhapura

The ancient white dome of Ruwanwelisaya, towering as one of the world's most sacred monuments since 140 BC.

Spiral architectural tower of Ambuluwawa summit against blue sky and mountain peaks

Highlands

Ambuluwawa Biodiversity Peak Tower

The spiral white tower perched atop Ambuluwawa mountain with 360-degree panoramic views of central mountain ranges.

Safari route through Wilpattu National Park lined by wild Kumbuk trees

Wildlife

The Natural Wilderness of Wilpattu

Red gravel safari tracks weaving through ancient dry-zone forests and tranquil natural lakes (villus).

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