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Adam's Peak (Sri Pada)

  • The cone of Adam's Peak (Sri Pada) rising above the forest

    The cone of Adam's Peak (Sri Pada) rising above the forest

    By Harshamc00 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Adam's Peak seen from the approach through the hills

    Adam's Peak seen from the approach through the hills

    By Rehman Abubakr · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Pilgrims on the stairway up Adam's Peak

    Pilgrims on the stairway up Adam's Peak

    By Rehman Abubakr · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • The triangular shadow of Sri Pada cast over the hills at sunrise

    The triangular shadow of Sri Pada cast over the hills at sunrise

    By Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source

  • The white Sama Chaitya stupa at the foot of Sri Pada

    The white Sama Chaitya stupa at the foot of Sri Pada

    © Vyacheslav Argenberg / http://www.vascoplanet.com/ · CC BY 4.0 · Source

  • Maskeliya reservoir seen from the slopes of Sri Pada

    Maskeliya reservoir seen from the slopes of Sri Pada

    © Vyacheslav Argenberg / http://www.vascoplanet.com/ · CC BY 4.0 · Source

Ahangama

  • Stilt fishermen at work off the shore at Ahangama

    Stilt fishermen at work off the shore at Ahangama

    By Marlene Landu · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Two stilt fishermen on their poles at Ahangama

    Two stilt fishermen on their poles at Ahangama

    By Diluckshan Puviraj · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Stilt fishing poles on the rocky shore near Ahangama

    Stilt fishing poles on the rocky shore near Ahangama

    By Dan Lundberg · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source

  • Old machinery inside the Handunugoda tea factory near Ahangama

    Old machinery inside the Handunugoda tea factory near Ahangama

    By Nikolay Sem · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source

Anuradhapura

  • The white dome of Ruwanwelisaya stupa in Anuradhapura

    The white dome of Ruwanwelisaya stupa in Anuradhapura

    By KennyOMG · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • The brick dome of Jetavanaramaya stupa, Anuradhapura

    The brick dome of Jetavanaramaya stupa, Anuradhapura

    By Kondephy · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • The Abhayagiri Dagoba in the ruins of the Abhayagiri monastery, Anuradhapura

    The Abhayagiri Dagoba in the ruins of the Abhayagiri monastery, Anuradhapura

    By Nicolas Chadeville · CC BY 4.0 · Source

  • Aradhana Gala, the rock summit at Mihintale, above the forest

    Aradhana Gala, the rock summit at Mihintale, above the forest

    By Dennis Sylvester Hurd · CC0 · Source

  • Ambasthala Dagoba among the palms at Mihintale

    Ambasthala Dagoba among the palms at Mihintale

    By Chrisi1964 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • The wide water of Tissa Wewa, an ancient reservoir at Anuradhapura

    The wide water of Tissa Wewa, an ancient reservoir at Anuradhapura

    By Michael Gunther · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

Arugam Bay

  • Arugam Bay beach and fishing boats seen from above

    Arugam Bay beach and fishing boats seen from above

    By Dennis Sylvester Hurd · CC0 · Source

  • The beach at Arugam Bay, looking south

    The beach at Arugam Bay, looking south

    By Kondephy · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Evening over the Heda Oya river near Arugam Bay

    Evening over the Heda Oya river near Arugam Bay

    © Steffen Schmitz (Carschten) / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • The beach and point at Arugam Bay seen from the south

    The beach and point at Arugam Bay seen from the south

    By KanoaWithington at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source

  • Ancient statues lined up beside the beach at Muhudu Maha Vihara, Pottuvil

    Ancient statues lined up beside the beach at Muhudu Maha Vihara, Pottuvil

    By Knthabrew · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • The white stupa of Muhudu Maha Vihara near Pottuvil

    The white stupa of Muhudu Maha Vihara near Pottuvil

    By Thilinika 82 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

Bentota

  • Waves breaking on the rocks at Bentota beach in the evening

    Waves breaking on the rocks at Bentota beach in the evening

    By Rambukwelladk · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • The long palm-backed beach at Bentota

    The long palm-backed beach at Bentota

    By Vincent van Zeijst · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source

  • The Bentota river in the evening, seen from the Aluthgama bank

    The Bentota river in the evening, seen from the Aluthgama bank

    By Rambukwelladk · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Calm water and palms on the Bentota river

    Calm water and palms on the Bentota river

    By Hafiz Issadeen · CC BY 2.0 · Source

  • Rocks and surf on Bentota beach

    Rocks and surf on Bentota beach

    By Pavan Lulla · CC BY 3.0 · Source

Colombo

  • The Galle Face promenade and the Colombo skyline beside the Indian Ocean

    The Galle Face promenade and the Colombo skyline beside the Indian Ocean

    By Saqib Qayyum · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source

  • Families flying kites on Galle Face Green on a Sunday, with the city's towers behind

    Families flying kites on Galle Face Green on a Sunday, with the city's towers behind

    By Saqib Qayyum · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source

  • Buddha statues at Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo

    Buddha statues at Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo

    By Pierre André Leclercq · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • The golden seated Buddha inside Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo

    The golden seated Buddha inside Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo

    By TheSriLankaLK · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Rows of seated Buddha statues at Gangaramaya Temple

    Rows of seated Buddha statues at Gangaramaya Temple

    By Dan arndt · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • The street front of Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo

    The street front of Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo

    By AKS.9955 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Bags of chilli and spices for sale in Pettah market, Colombo

    Bags of chilli and spices for sale in Pettah market, Colombo

    By Adam Jones from Kelowna, BC, Canada · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source

Dambulla

  • The Golden Temple and its giant gilded Buddha at the foot of the Dambulla rock

    The Golden Temple and its giant gilded Buddha at the foot of the Dambulla rock

    By PIERRE ANDRE LECLERCQ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • The reclining Buddha inside the Dambulla cave temple

    The reclining Buddha inside the Dambulla cave temple

    By Jakub Hałun · CC BY 4.0 · Source

  • The golden stupa at the Dambulla temple complex

    The golden stupa at the Dambulla temple complex

    By Pierre André Leclercq · CC BY 4.0 · Source

  • A painted stupa ringed by seated Buddhas inside a Dambulla cave

    A painted stupa ringed by seated Buddhas inside a Dambulla cave

    By Pierre André Leclercq · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

Ella

  • A blue train crossing the Nine Arch Bridge near Ella

    A blue train crossing the Nine Arch Bridge near Ella

    By Dilshan255 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Ella Rock seen from the trail to Little Adam's Peak

    Ella Rock seen from the trail to Little Adam's Peak

    By Ankur Panchbudhe · CC BY 2.0 · Source

  • The grassy ridge of Little Adam's Peak above Ella

    The grassy ridge of Little Adam's Peak above Ella

    By Bcd4e6 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • The stone arches of the Nine Arch Bridge at Demodara, near Ella

    The stone arches of the Nine Arch Bridge at Demodara, near Ella

    By Amanullah Nazim · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Painted statues inside the Ravana Ella Rajamaha Vihara cave temple

    Painted statues inside the Ravana Ella Rajamaha Vihara cave temple

    By Satdeep Gill · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Ravana Falls tumbling down the rocks near Ella

    Ravana Falls tumbling down the rocks near Ella

    By A-wiki-guest-user · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

Galle

  • The ramparts of Galle Fort with the lighthouse beyond

    The ramparts of Galle Fort with the lighthouse beyond

    By FLASHPACKER TRAVELGUIDE · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source

  • Galle lighthouse standing on the fort walls

    Galle lighthouse standing on the fort walls

    By Samal Nadeeshan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • The old rampart walls of Galle Fort above the sea

    The old rampart walls of Galle Fort above the sea

    By Madhawa Dunuwila · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • The grassy ramparts of Galle Fort with the clock tower behind

    The grassy ramparts of Galle Fort with the clock tower behind

    By Ankur Panchbudhe from Pune, India · CC BY 2.0 · Source

  • Old two-storey houses and shops on a street inside Galle Fort

    Old two-storey houses and shops on a street inside Galle Fort

    By Rudolph.A.furtado · CC0 · Source

  • People on the rocky bastion where the Galle Fort ramparts meet the sea

    People on the rocky bastion where the Galle Fort ramparts meet the sea

    By Adam Jones from Kelowna, BC, Canada · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source

  • Galle lighthouse and the fort wall above the rocky shore

    Galle lighthouse and the fort wall above the rocky shore

    By Dan arndt · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

Haputale

  • Tea bushes and tall shade trees on a misty slope at Haputale

    Tea bushes and tall shade trees on a misty slope at Haputale

    © Vyacheslav Argenberg / http://www.vascoplanet.com/ · CC BY 4.0 · Source

  • The sign at Lipton's Seat above Haputale

    The sign at Lipton's Seat above Haputale

    By Adbar · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source

  • Adisham Bungalow, the stone country house that is now St Benedict's Monastery, Haputale

    Adisham Bungalow, the stone country house that is now St Benedict's Monastery, Haputale

    By Alexey Komarov · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Diyaluma Falls dropping over the cliff near Koslanda

    Diyaluma Falls dropping over the cliff near Koslanda

    By Mahesh Malaka Udawatta · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • The rock pools above Diyaluma Falls

    The rock pools above Diyaluma Falls

    By SarangaRodrigo · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • The lawn and gardens in front of Adisham Bungalow

    The lawn and gardens in front of Adisham Bungalow

    By AntanO · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

Hikkaduwa

  • Boats and palm trees along Hikkaduwa beach

    Boats and palm trees along Hikkaduwa beach

    By Kaushiru90 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Coral and clear water on the reef at Hikkaduwa

    Coral and clear water on the reef at Hikkaduwa

    By Janindu wijesoorya · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Fishing boats pulled up on the beach at Hikkaduwa

    Fishing boats pulled up on the beach at Hikkaduwa

    By Kalaiarasy · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source

  • The long sandy beach at Hikkaduwa

    The long sandy beach at Hikkaduwa

    By Nilan.iro · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • The standing Buddha statue at the Tsunami Honganji Viharaya near Hikkaduwa

    The standing Buddha statue at the Tsunami Honganji Viharaya near Hikkaduwa

    By Shankar S. · CC BY 2.0 · Source

Hiriketiya

  • The giant seated Buddha at Wewurukannala Vihara, Dikwella

    The giant seated Buddha at Wewurukannala Vihara, Dikwella

    By Gobbler · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source

  • A painted reclining Buddha inside Wewurukannala Vihara

    A painted reclining Buddha inside Wewurukannala Vihara

    By Gobbler · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source

  • Spray rising from the Hummanaya blowhole near Kudawella

    Spray rising from the Hummanaya blowhole near Kudawella

    By Prasangika19 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Waves breaking over the rocks on Dickwella beach, beside Hiriketiya

    Waves breaking over the rocks on Dickwella beach, beside Hiriketiya

    By Shamilapathirana · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

Jaffna

  • The golden gateway and red tower of Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil, Jaffna

    The golden gateway and red tower of Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil, Jaffna

    By Yercaud-elango · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • The front entrance of Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil

    The front entrance of Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil

    By Gane Kumaraswamy · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source

  • The stone gateway and bridge into Jaffna Fort

    The stone gateway and bridge into Jaffna Fort

    By Rehman Abubakr · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • The moat and ramparts of the Dutch fort at Jaffna

    The moat and ramparts of the Dutch fort at Jaffna

    By Rehman Abubakr · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Shallow water and white sand at Casuarina Beach, Karainagar

    Shallow water and white sand at Casuarina Beach, Karainagar

    By Vakeezan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Boats moored at the jetty on Nainativu island

    Boats moored at the jetty on Nainativu island

    By Wanigasooriyaawanr · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • The decorated gateway of Nainativu Nagapooshani Amman Kovil

    The decorated gateway of Nainativu Nagapooshani Amman Kovil

    By Dr.S.Rajivraja · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Pilgrims at the Nagadeepa Buddhist temple on Nainativu

    Pilgrims at the Nagadeepa Buddhist temple on Nainativu

    By Ghostface Buddha · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source

Kalpitiya

Kandy

  • The lake-side buildings of the Temple of the Tooth on Kandy Lake

    The lake-side buildings of the Temple of the Tooth on Kandy Lake

    By Dan arndt · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Landscaped lawns and trees in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya

    Landscaped lawns and trees in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya

    © Vyacheslav Argenberg / http://www.vascoplanet.com/ · CC BY 4.0 · Source

  • An avenue of palms in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya

    An avenue of palms in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya

    © Vyacheslav Argenberg / http://www.vascoplanet.com/ · CC BY 4.0 · Source

  • The orchid house at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya

    The orchid house at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya

    By PIERRE ANDRE LECLERCQ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Kandy Lake in the early morning

    Kandy Lake in the early morning

    By Pamuditha2000 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • The path across the lawns to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy

    The path across the lawns to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy

    By Rashod Korala · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Buddhist flags lining the approach to the Paththirippuwa, the octagon of the Temple of the Tooth

    Buddhist flags lining the approach to the Paththirippuwa, the octagon of the Temple of the Tooth

    By Bergentroll · CC0 · Source

  • A gilded Buddha framed by elephant tusks inside the Temple of the Tooth

    A gilded Buddha framed by elephant tusks inside the Temple of the Tooth

    By Pierre André Leclercq · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Devotees laying flower offerings inside the Temple of the Tooth

    Devotees laying flower offerings inside the Temple of the Tooth

    By Bergentroll · CC0 · Source

  • The small island in the middle of Kandy Lake

    The small island in the middle of Kandy Lake

    © Vyacheslav Argenberg / http://www.vascoplanet.com/ · CC BY 4.0 · Source

Kitulgala

  • The Kelani river flowing between forested hills at Kitulgala

    The Kelani river flowing between forested hills at Kitulgala

    By Rehman Abubakr · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • A raft running the rapids of the Kelani river near Kitulgala

    A raft running the rapids of the Kelani river near Kitulgala

    By Pol van den Scheetekens · CC BY 3.0 · Source

  • People wading across the Kelani river at Kitulgala

    People wading across the Kelani river at Kitulgala

    By Pol van den Scheetekens · CC BY 3.0 · Source

  • Mist over the forest along the Kelani river

    Mist over the forest along the Kelani river

    By Pol van den Scheetekens · CC BY 3.0 · Source

Knuckles Range

  • Forested ridges and peaks of the Knuckles Mountain Range

    Forested ridges and peaks of the Knuckles Mountain Range

    By Astronomyinertia · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source

  • Green slopes and rock faces in the Knuckles Mountain Range

    Green slopes and rock faces in the Knuckles Mountain Range

    By Nethupa Lekamge · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • The jagged peaks of the Knuckles range under a blue sky

    The jagged peaks of the Knuckles range under a blue sky

    By Ruwangiudawattage · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Misty cloud forest in the Knuckles range

    Misty cloud forest in the Knuckles range

    By Abishek Palraj · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Evening light over the mountains of the Knuckles range

    Evening light over the mountains of the Knuckles range

    By Nethupa Lekamge · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

Mirissa

  • Coconut Tree Hill on the headland at Mirissa, seen from above

    Coconut Tree Hill on the headland at Mirissa, seen from above

    By Sachin Kaveesha Fernando · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Mirissa beach lined with coconut palms

    Mirissa beach lined with coconut palms

    By Ji-Elle · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source

  • Rocks and clear water along the shore at Mirissa

    Rocks and clear water along the shore at Mirissa

    By Abishek Palraj · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Palms and sun loungers along Mirissa beach

    Palms and sun loungers along Mirissa beach

    By Ji-Elle · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source

  • Parrot Rock at the end of the reef on Mirissa beach

    Parrot Rock at the end of the reef on Mirissa beach

    By Icaptures84 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • The small rocky cove at Secret Beach, Mirissa

    The small rocky cove at Secret Beach, Mirissa

    By Alexey Komarov · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Evening over the sea seen from Parrot Rock, Mirissa

    Evening over the sea seen from Parrot Rock, Mirissa

    By Alexey Komarov · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

Negombo

  • Fishing boats moored in the Negombo lagoon

    Fishing boats moored in the Negombo lagoon

    © Steffen Schmitz (Carschten) / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • The wide sandy beach at Negombo, looking towards the town

    The wide sandy beach at Negombo, looking towards the town

    © Steffen Schmitz (Carschten) / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Boats resting on Negombo Lagoon

    Boats resting on Negombo Lagoon

    By Deshan Ruhunage · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • The pastel facade of St Mary's Church, Negombo

    The pastel facade of St Mary's Church, Negombo

    © Steffen Schmitz (Carschten) / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Fish laid out to dry on the beach at Negombo

    Fish laid out to dry on the beach at Negombo

    By BlackNose · CC BY 3.0 · Source

  • Tuna for sale at the Negombo fish market

    Tuna for sale at the Negombo fish market

    By Z thomas · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

Nuwara Eliya

  • Tea bushes covering the highland slopes near Nuwara Eliya

    Tea bushes covering the highland slopes near Nuwara Eliya

    By Bergentroll · CC0 · Source

  • Sunset over Gregory Lake, Nuwara Eliya

    Sunset over Gregory Lake, Nuwara Eliya

    By Kalana Jayatilake · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • A tea estate near Nuwara Eliya

    A tea estate near Nuwara Eliya

    By Keshani Kaveesha · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • A stream winding through the golden grassland of Horton Plains

    A stream winding through the golden grassland of Horton Plains

    By A-wiki-guest-user · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Clouds drifting below the cliff at World's End, Horton Plains

    Clouds drifting below the cliff at World's End, Horton Plains

    By Pamuditha2000 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • A waterfall on the trail in Horton Plains National Park

    A waterfall on the trail in Horton Plains National Park

    By Tharaka13705 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • A wooden boardwalk across the grassland of Horton Plains

    A wooden boardwalk across the grassland of Horton Plains

    By Tharaka13705 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • The red-brick Tudor-style post office in Nuwara Eliya

    The red-brick Tudor-style post office in Nuwara Eliya

    By Dan arndt · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Gregory Lake with tea-covered hills behind, Nuwara Eliya

    Gregory Lake with tea-covered hills behind, Nuwara Eliya

    By Rehman Abubakr · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

Pasikudah

  • The wide white beach and calm bay at Pasikudah

    The wide white beach and calm bay at Pasikudah

    By Knthabrew · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • People wading in the shallow water at Pasikudah beach

    People wading in the shallow water at Pasikudah beach

    Photo by Anuradha Dullewe Wijeyeratne · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Granite boulders on the shore at Pasikudah

    Granite boulders on the shore at Pasikudah

    By Anton Croos · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • A coconut grove behind the beach at Pasikudah

    A coconut grove behind the beach at Pasikudah

    By Anton Croos · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Fishing boats at sunset off Pasikudah beach

    Fishing boats at sunset off Pasikudah beach

    By Dr.S.Rajivraja · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

Polonnaruwa

  • The standing and reclining Buddhas carved into the rock at Gal Vihara, Polonnaruwa

    The standing and reclining Buddhas carved into the rock at Gal Vihara, Polonnaruwa

    By Josep Renalias Lohen11 · CC BY 4.0 · Source

  • The Quadrangle in the ancient city of Polonnaruwa

    The Quadrangle in the ancient city of Polonnaruwa

    By Nahid Sultan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • The circular Vatadage relic house in Polonnaruwa

    The circular Vatadage relic house in Polonnaruwa

    By Josep Renalias Lohen11 · CC BY 4.0 · Source

  • The seated Buddha carved into the rock face at Gal Vihara

    The seated Buddha carved into the rock face at Gal Vihara

    By Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source

Ratnapura

  • Bopath Ella waterfall in the forest near Kuruwita, Ratnapura District

    Bopath Ella waterfall in the forest near Kuruwita, Ratnapura District

    By Chathura Deepal Sumanasekara · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source

  • The entrance gate of Maha Saman Devalaya, Ratnapura

    The entrance gate of Maha Saman Devalaya, Ratnapura

    By L Manju · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Washed gem gravel being sorted by hand at a gem pit near Pelmadulla

    Washed gem gravel being sorted by hand at a gem pit near Pelmadulla

    By Ilyes Makria / Joalys · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Forested hills around Ratnapura

    Forested hills around Ratnapura

    By Luboš Holič · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source

Sigiriya

  • Sigiriya rock rising above the fortress gardens

    Sigiriya rock rising above the fortress gardens

    By Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source

  • Sigiriya seen from the top of Pidurangala Rock

    Sigiriya seen from the top of Pidurangala Rock

    By Gayomiw · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • The water gardens of Sigiriya seen from the summit

    The water gardens of Sigiriya seen from the summit

    By Tlbatt · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • One of the giant lion's paws carved at the last stairway of Sigiriya

    One of the giant lion's paws carved at the last stairway of Sigiriya

    By Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source

  • The brick reclining Buddha on the climb up Pidurangala rock

    The brick reclining Buddha on the climb up Pidurangala rock

    By Ji-Elle · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source

Sinharaja

  • A rocky stream running through the Sinharaja rainforest

    A rocky stream running through the Sinharaja rainforest

    By Kalindu ashirwada · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • A Sri Lanka blue magpie, an endemic bird, in the Sinharaja forest

    A Sri Lanka blue magpie, an endemic bird, in the Sinharaja forest

    By Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • A lizard on a tree trunk in the Sinharaja Forest Reserve

    A lizard on a tree trunk in the Sinharaja Forest Reserve

    By Thevinu · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Forested hills seen across the Sinharaja rainforest

    Forested hills seen across the Sinharaja rainforest

    By Chamath Gunasekera · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Morning mist over the rainforest canopy of Sinharaja near Deniyaya

    Morning mist over the rainforest canopy of Sinharaja near Deniyaya

    By Dhananjaya Bulathwatte · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • The rainforest canopy of Sinharaja seen from a hillside

    The rainforest canopy of Sinharaja seen from a hillside

    By Dan Lundberg · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source

  • A pair of chestnut-backed owlets in the forest at Kudawa, Sinharaja

    A pair of chestnut-backed owlets in the forest at Kudawa, Sinharaja

    By Punitha Satharasinnghe · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Tall trees reaching up to the canopy in Sinharaja

    Tall trees reaching up to the canopy in Sinharaja

    By Ruwan Illeperuma · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

Tangalle

  • Rocks and palms around the cove at Goyambokka beach, Tangalle

    Rocks and palms around the cove at Goyambokka beach, Tangalle

    By Satdeep Gill · CC BY 4.0 · Source

  • The sandy cove of Goyambokka beach

    The sandy cove of Goyambokka beach

    By Luděk Chmurovský · CC BY 3.0 · Source

  • The quiet sand of Seenimodara beach near Tangalle

    The quiet sand of Seenimodara beach near Tangalle

    By Konradr · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Visitors watching the sunset from the top of Mulkirigala rock temple

    Visitors watching the sunset from the top of Mulkirigala rock temple

    By 98 Bunny · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • A white stupa under the rock at Mulkirigala temple

    A white stupa under the rock at Mulkirigala temple

    By L Manju · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

Thalpe and Koggala

  • Stilt fishermen on their poles in the surf at Koggala

    Stilt fishermen on their poles in the surf at Koggala

    By Jakub Hałun · CC BY 4.0 · Source

  • Mangroves on the edge of Koggala Lagoon

    Mangroves on the edge of Koggala Lagoon

    By Richtr Jan · CC BY 4.0 · Source

  • A palm-shaded shore of Koggala Lagoon

    A palm-shaded shore of Koggala Lagoon

    By Richtr Jan · CC BY 4.0 · Source

  • The house of the writer Martin Wickramasinghe at Koggala

    The house of the writer Martin Wickramasinghe at Koggala

    By Gethmaperera · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

Tissamaharama and Yala

Trincomalee

  • The main rock of Pigeon Island National Park off Nilaveli, Trincomalee

    The main rock of Pigeon Island National Park off Nilaveli, Trincomalee

    By AntanO · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Koneswaram Temple on Swami Rock, Trincomalee

    Koneswaram Temple on Swami Rock, Trincomalee

    By Alexey Komarov · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Nilaveli Beach, north of Trincomalee

    Nilaveli Beach, north of Trincomalee

    By Dulakshi · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • The giant Shiva statue at Koneswaram Temple, Trincomalee

    The giant Shiva statue at Koneswaram Temple, Trincomalee

    By Pierre André Leclercq · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Swami Rock and the Koneswaram headland seen across the bay

    Swami Rock and the Koneswaram headland seen across the bay

    By G.Kiruthikan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

Udawalawe

  • Dead trees standing in the water of the Udawalawe reservoir

    Dead trees standing in the water of the Udawalawe reservoir

    By Peter Addor · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • The wide Udawalawe reservoir with the hills beyond

    The wide Udawalawe reservoir with the hills beyond

    By AntanO · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • An adult elephant coming out of the bushes in Udawalawe National Park

    An adult elephant coming out of the bushes in Udawalawe National Park

    By Manelka Jayasundara · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Young elephants at the Elephant Transit Home, Udawalawe

    Young elephants at the Elephant Transit Home, Udawalawe

    By Z thomas · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • A peacock in the scrub at Udawalawe National Park

    A peacock in the scrub at Udawalawe National Park

    By Koshithap · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

Unawatuna

  • Palms and boats along the curve of Unawatuna beach

    Palms and boats along the curve of Unawatuna beach

    By Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source

  • Swimmers in the shallow water at Jungle Beach, Unawatuna

    Swimmers in the shallow water at Jungle Beach, Unawatuna

    By Hirushini Dematagoda · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • The rocky Rumassala headland with the Japanese Peace Pagoda above the sea

    The rocky Rumassala headland with the Japanese Peace Pagoda above the sea

    By Creator9434 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • The white Japanese Peace Pagoda on Rumassala hill

    The white Japanese Peace Pagoda on Rumassala hill

    By Dilshaan_99 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source

  • Waves on the white sand at Dalawella beach

    Waves on the white sand at Dalawella beach

    By Umeshani Wickramanayake · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Sunset over the palms at Dalawella beach

    Sunset over the palms at Dalawella beach

    By Frenchbread46 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

Weligama

Wilpattu

  • A herd of spotted deer grazing on open grassland in Wilpattu National Park

    A herd of spotted deer grazing on open grassland in Wilpattu National Park

    By Wenuri · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • A Sri Lankan leopard walking along a sandy trail in Wilpattu

    A Sri Lankan leopard walking along a sandy trail in Wilpattu

    By W.Hasitha Gayal Welgama · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • A sambar deer stag at the edge of the forest in Wilpattu

    A sambar deer stag at the edge of the forest in Wilpattu

    By Manelka Jayasundara · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • Deer grazing beside a villu, one of Wilpattu's natural lakes

    Deer grazing beside a villu, one of Wilpattu's natural lakes

    By Wenuri · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

  • A stork wading in shallow water at Wilpattu

    A stork wading in shallow water at Wilpattu

    By NavaaneethaSarma MurugananthaSarma · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

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