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Eco park Sigiriya is also known as “Hurulu park”, “Sigiriya wildlife reserve” or “Habaran national park”. It is a wildlife reserve located near Habarana on the A9 road. Eco park Sigiriya is a biosphere reserve since January 1977. The wildlife reserve is a habitat for a large number of wild elephants and therefore it is one of the best places to spot wild elephants on the island.
Eco park Sigiriya is a good alternative for Minneriya and Kaudulla national parks, especially in the rainy season.
Submitted: 07/04/2020
Accepted: 08/04/2020
Wat Sri Panton was established by Phaya Phan Ton, the Phu Kha dynasty’s Ruler of Nan, who controlled Nan province from B.E. 1417 to 1426. This temple is over 600 years old, having been established in the late Sukhothai or early Ayutthaya period.
The surf roars and invites you to take a bath. Loosely based on Friederich Schiller! Another ICM shot of our home beach in Sri Lanka.
The Sri Mariamman Temple is Singapore's oldest Hindu temple.
It is built in the South Indian architecture| style.
Due to its architectural and historical significance, the temple has been gazetted as a National Monument. Historically, the temple was the registry of Hindu marriages. At that time, only the priest of the Sri Mariamman Temple was authorized to solemnize Hindu marriages in Singapore.
The Sri Mariamman Temple is Singapore's oldest Hindu temple.
It is built in the South Indian architecture| style.
Due to its architectural and historical significance, the temple has been gazetted as a National Monument. Historically, the temple was the registry of Hindu marriages. At that time, only the priest of the Sri Mariamman Temple was authorized to solemnize Hindu marriages in Singapore.
The image captures the majestic presence of the Sri Lankan elephant (Elephas maximus maximus), the largest of the three recognized subspecies of the Asian elephant, within its verdant natural habitat. These gentle giants are endemic to Sri Lanka and hold a profound cultural and religious significance, having been depicted in Buddhist and Hindu iconography for millennia. In national parks such as Minneriya or Udawalawe, these matriarchal societies navigate a landscape characterized by diverse ecosystems, from scrub forests to wetlands. The adult in the foreground displays the characteristic physical traits of the subspecies, including a darker skin tone and distinct patches of depigmentation on the ears and trunk, while the calf represents the vital future of a population currently classified as endangered due to habitat loss and human-elephant conflict.
Geographically, Sri Lanka's central and southern plains offer the necessary biodiversity to sustain these megaherbivores, which can consume up to 150 kg of vegetation daily. The island’s commitment to conservation is evidenced by its extensive network of protected areas, some of which date back to ancient royal decrees. From a socioeconomic perspective, the "Elephant Gathering"—a seasonal migration where hundreds of elephants congregate around ancient reservoirs—serves as a cornerstone of the nation’s ecotourism industry. This phenomenon highlights the intricate relationship between the country's hydraulic civilization, which built massive tanks (reservoirs) over 2,000 years ago, and the wildlife that has adapted to utilize these man-made water sources during the dry season.
The cultural fabric of the surrounding regions is inextricably linked to both the wildlife and a rich culinary heritage. Travelers visiting the gateway cities to these parks, such as Habarana or Polonnaruwa, can experience authentic Sinhalese cuisine, famously characterized by "Rice and Curry." This typically involves a centerpiece of fragrant basmati or red heritage rice accompanied by an array of spicy vegetable curries, pol sambol (a coconut-based relish), and often a protein enriched with aromatic Sri Lankan cinnamon and black pepper. The region is also renowned for its Watalappam, a spiced coconut custard of Malay origin, reflecting the island's historical position as a pivotal hub on the ancient Silk Road. Exploring these areas offers a comprehensive immersion into a landscape where ancient history, majestic fauna, and vibrant flavors coexist in a delicate, centuries-old balance.
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Sri Lanka - Galle railway station. An open window of a commuter train allows me to peer into the past!
The Ariyapala Mask Museum in Ambalangoda displays an extensive collection of masks + shows how they are made.
The museum is known for the production of traditional masks. Hand-carved and hand-painted.
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Das Ariyapala-Maskenmuseum in Ambalangoda zeigt eine umfangreiche Sammlung von Masken und erklärt, wie diese hergestellt werden.
Das Museum ist bekannt für die Herstellung traditioneller Masken. Diese werden von Hand geschnitzt und bemalt.
Hiking through the Sinharaja rainforest I met this beautiful creature, It is the largest agamid endemic to Sri Lanka and lives in dense wet zone forests. It is called the hump-nosed lizard, hump snout lizard or the lyreshead. Beautiful!
Colombo, de facto capital of Sri Lanka. The sheltered location on a peninsula + a protected natural harbor made the formerly small fishing village a sought-after trading port for the spice island.
After independence in 1948, Colombo also became the political center of the island.
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Colombo, de facto Hauptstadt Sri Lankas. Die geschützte Lage auf einer Halbinsel + ein geschützter Naturhafen machten das ehemals kleine Fischerdorf zu einem begehrten Handelshafen für die Gewürzinsel.
Nach der Unabhängigkeit 1948 wurde Colombo auch politisches Zentrum der Insel.
On the coast of the Lakkadiven Sea, marginal sea of the Indian cean. Average depth 1,929m, deepest 4,131m.
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An der Küste des Lakkadiven-Meeres, Randmeer des Indischen Ozeans. Durchschnittliche Tiefe 1.929 m, tiefste Stelle 4.131 m.
Häuserfront in Galle, Sri Lanka.
Galle war unter der Herrschaft der Niederländer, Portugiesen und Briten, wodurch man ganz unterschiedliche Stile vorfindet.
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Colombo, de facto capital of Sri Lanka. The sheltered location on a peninsula + a protected natural harbor made the formerly small fishing village a sought-after trading port for the spice island.
After independence in 1948, Colombo also became the political center of the island.
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Colombo, de facto Hauptstadt Sri Lankas. Die geschützte Lage auf einer Halbinsel + ein geschützter Naturhafen machten das ehemals kleine Fischerdorf zu einem begehrten Handelshafen für die Gewürzinsel.
Nach der Unabhängigkeit 1948 wurde Colombo auch politisches Zentrum der Insel.
The Sri Mariamman Temple is a Hindu temple in the Chinatown area of Singapore. It is the oldest Hindu Temple in the city. It was established in 1827. Parts of the current temple building date to 1843.
Hello Cambodia, I'm back! My low season adventure is over. Sri Lanka - Rajasthan - Ladakh - Georgia - UK - Iceland.
Heres one of those iconic Sri Lankan fishermen shots from the beginning of my trip. I have a tone of editing to do and a few Angkor photography tours for the up and coming high season :).
It's good to be home ❤️