Explore Sri Lanka

Kalpana Isaac Gara Yakka, a Tovil mask worn in the concluding purification ceremony. Historically masks were used in rituals to exorcise villager's fears and illnesses. Even today, patients who require...

Nalin Wijesekera The Pettah, Colombo's old style shopping center. Photo: Pushpakumara Mathugama, 'Welcome the tourist with a smile - it costs you nothing,' the billboards scream. It is a rare...

Logan Beardsley Whatever the culture, mountains have always been part of the myth and magic, legend and lore, faith, fancy and religion of diverse peoples. While the mythical Mahamera in...

MIRRORING its heritage, Colombo is a melting pot of flavors and international cuisines, with ample opportunities to sample foods from Eu­rope and Asia as well as Sri Lanka's own deli­cious...

Florence Ratwatte Negombo, a traditional fishing town just north of Colombo. Photo courtesy: Ceylon Tourist Board.  An island renowned for scenic beauty and cul­tural wealth, Sri Lanka has approximately 1600 ki­lometers...