The Sacred Bodhi Tree: 2,300 Years Old
Imagine standing before a living witness to history, a tree that has whispered secrets of enlightenment for over two millennia. Right here in our anci...
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Roshan Bandara
Travel & Geography Writer
298
Articles
Roshan writes about travel, geography, and historical sites across Sri Lanka. He covers destination guides, national parks, ancient ruins, and the island's diverse landscape.
Expertise & Credentials
I write to help people discover every corner of this beautiful island.
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Travel
Geography
Heritage
Tourism
History
Articles by Roshan Bandara
298 articles published
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The Ancient City Planning of Anuradhapura
Imagine wandering through the vast plains of Sri Lanka's North Central Province, where towering stupas pierce the sky and ancient reservoirs still hol...
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Christian Heritage: Colonial-Era Churches
Imagine wandering through the bustling streets of Colombo or the serene hills of Kandy, only to stumble upon towering steeples and weathered stone fac...
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The Sigiriya Frescoes: 5th Century Art
The Sigiriya frescoes stand as one of the world's most remarkable artistic achievements, offering us a vivid window into Sri Lanka's glorious past. Cr...
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Ancient Anicuts: Traditional River Diversion Systems
Imagine standing by a rushing river in ancient Sri Lanka, watching as clever engineers divert its flow with nothing but stone and ingenuity to nourish...
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Kandy City Guide: Temple of the Tooth, Kandy Lake & Local Markets
Imagine waking up to the misty hills of Kandy, the air filled with the scent of fresh tea leaves and temple incense. As locals, we know Kandy isn't ju...
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How Much Does a Trip to Sri Lanka Cost? Budget, Mid-Range & Luxury
Planning a trip around our beautiful island? Whether you're dreaming of a budget getaway to Ella's misty hills or a luxurious escape at a Bentota beac...
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Galle Fort: Asia's Best-Preserved Colonial Fortress
Imagine strolling along cobblestone streets where the Indian Ocean crashes against 400-year-old walls, breathing in the salty air mixed with the scent...
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The Northeast Monsoon (Maha): December to March
If you've lived in Sri Lanka for any length of time, you'll know that the northeast monsoon—locally called the Maha—transforms our island's weather pa...
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Colonial Heritage in Sri Lanka: Galle Fort, Colombo & Hill Country Towns
Imagine strolling along cobblestone streets where Dutch gables meet tropical verandas, or gazing at grand colonial mansions nestled amid misty hill co...
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Sri Lanka Has 103 Rivers Despite Small Size
Imagine standing on the misty peaks of the Central Highlands, watching water cascade down in a thousand directions. That's our Sri Lanka – a compact i...
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Snorkeling and Diving in Sri Lanka: Best Reefs and Wreck Sites
Sri Lanka's underwater world is one of the most spectacular on the planet, offering world-class snorkelling and diving experiences that rival destinat...
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