Sri Lanka, also known as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, is a haven for travellers. With golden beaches, misty hills, vibrant ...

Lonely Planet has ranked the Colombo-Badulla train journey as the 7th best in the world for 2025. This recognition highlights the route’s unparalleled scenic beauty and the immersive cultural ...

When you board a train, you can't, of course ... From 1990 to 2014, trains between Colombo, Sri Lanka's southwestern capital, and Jaffna in the north did not run due to a bloody civil war.

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Although there was a somewhat sombre tone yesterday in the country owing to the 20th anniversary of the Boxing Day Tsunami, ...

Twenty years ago, the world was stunned by the Asian tsunami, whose towering waves killed an estimated 230,000 people in ...

From charming seaside towns to dazzling tropical hideaways, our experts reveal the tourist-free destinations that will tempt ...

Two families, one in Koralawella, Moratuwa, the other in Kirullapone leading routine lives………and then the swipe of monstrous waves from a sea looked at as benevolent until then. Destiny, karma, fate ...

There are plenty of routes and services. Colombo Fort, the main hub, has ticket windows. The numbering system seems confusing ...

The world is set to welcome some impressive new places to stay next year, from a grande dame in New York to a hilltop hotel ...

The iconic Colombo to Badulla train journey has been recognized by Lonely Planet as one of the world’s most incredible train ...

Sri Lanka Railways has raised concerns over severe environmental pollution caused by the illegal disposal of plastic bottles ...