Channa Daswatte writes about the historic, almost 2,000-year-old systems that harnessed the flow of water, transformed land ...

“GROWING IN THE mud, and yet so clean, the lotus is a symbol of purity,” writes the Sri Lankan historian Ananda K. Coomaraswamy in his 1913 book “The Arts and Crafts of India & Ceylon.” The lotus pool ...

A return trip to Sri Lanka confirms Sri Lanka is a country everyone should put on their travel wish list. With a five-minute ...

Whether you’re dreaming of beach resorts, mid-range hotels, or budget-friendly hostels, find out where to stay in Mirissa, ...

If you’re on a budget trip, you can enjoy activities like cafe hopping, visiting museums and water sports such as snorkeling and scuba diving. January is the best month to visit Sigiriya, since the ...

From famous train journeys to scenic mountain hikes and the ultimate safari, this 1 week Sri Lanka itinerary offers the ...

Perhaps the most romantic hotel on the island, Oberoi Beach Resort is set in lush gardens on a stretch of honeyed sand on ... Bali has something for everyone. Sri Lanka boasts beautiful coastline – ...

Lying deep in the forest, there is an ancient rock fortress with century-old history, and is also a famous place for archaeological research, tourism and exploration of the ruins that once was full ...

The clue’s in the name: Water Garden Sigiriya is a liquid-lovely watery wonderland that puts the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya centre stage. Landscaped grounds with a multitude of ponds and ...

Gardeners are being urged to leave a bucket of muddy water in their gardens this November for a really important reason. The bigger the bucket the better, such as a large tub you would normally ...

Now director of the Laboratory of Water Pollution Control Technology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wei says that his connection to Sri Lanka began in August 2013, when he received an email ...