Colombo Hindu Temples

 

Here's some pictures of two nearby Hindu temples in Colombo. We've seen all kinds of cathederals, churches, mosques, and temples around the world, so it's interesting to finally see some Hindu temples. I hadn't experienced this before now. Sri Lanka is an amazing country with all of the major religions living together.

Ramble On - Robert Plant with Saving Grace

 Another great version of the song which inspired the name of this blog.

The Farm Resorts Dickoya Sri Lanka

 

Sri Lanka can be hot and humid like any tropical island nation, but the tea country is another story. What a wonderful story it is in the cooler mountains. We spent the latest long weekend having a driver take us about 4-5 hours away to higher elevations. The Farm Resorts is a quiet refuge with comfortable rooms, amazing views, and a delicious little restaurant. It was a great break from the humid seaside city of Colombo.

Dambulla Village Tour & Temples

 

The Dambulla Village Tour is an immersive cultural experience in Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle, highlighting traditional rural life. The tour features a scenic bullock cart ride (cart drawn by oxen), a traditional catamaran boat trip, chena cultivation visits (slash-and-burn cultivation), and a home-cooked Sri Lankan lunch. (Google)

Hurulu Eco Park Sri Lanka

 

Hurulu Eco Park in Habarana, Sri Lanka, is a prominent 10,000-hectare biosphere reserve, famous for hosting jeep safaris that offer intimate, often less-crowded sightings of wild Sri Lankan elephants. As a crucial dry-zone habitat, it provides a crucial, year-round alternative to neighboring parks like Minneriya and Kaudulla. (Google)

Sigiriya Lion Rock Sri Lanka

Sigiriya Lion Rock is a 5th-century ancient rock fortress and palace complex in central Sri Lanka, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and often called the "eighth wonder of the world". It features a 200-meter-high granite monolith topped with ruins, featuring landscaped gardens, ancient frescoes, and colossal carved lion paws. (Google)

Habarana Cultural Centre Dance Show

 

The Habarana Cultural Centre hosts a nightly 1-hour show featuring traditional Sri Lankan Kandyan dancing, drumming, and vibrant, acrobatic, and fire performances. Held in a 700-seat, eco-friendly theatre with a natural grass roof, the show features over 35 performers, including skilled female dancers, and offers an authentic cultural experience near Sigiriya. (Google)