Postcards from the island

Sri Lanka, in moments.

Ancient stone, misty tea fields, wild encounters and the everyday moments between them. A visual starting point for your own journey.

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Central Highlands

The collection

The island, chapter by chapter.

Move through sacred cities, open coast, wildlife country and the highlands. On mobile, swipe within each chapter to keep exploring.

01

Visual chapter

Culture

9 moments

Sacred stupas and living heritage in Anuradhapura

The historic cave temples of Dambulla

Northern culture and architecture in Jaffna

Kandy Lake and the sacred hill capital

Hindu heritage at Munneswaram

The monumental ancient city of Polonnaruwa

Sigiriya rising above the Cultural Triangle

The Temple of the Tooth beside Kandy Lake

Pilgrims arriving in Anuradhapura at dawn

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02

Visual chapter

Coast

6 moments

The open coast and surf culture of Arugam Bay

Galle Fort beside the Indian Ocean

Tropical coastline around Mirissa

Clear water and sweeping bays in Trincomalee

Golden light across the Galle ramparts

Southern beaches

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03

Visual chapter

Wildlife

5 moments

Wild elephants in Sri Lanka's dry zone

Asian elephants in the central province

Wild landscapes in Yala National Park

Elephants and coastal wilderness in southern Sri Lanka

Yala safari

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04

Visual chapter

Highlands

4 moments

Mountain landscapes around Ella

Tea fields and cool air in Nuwara Eliya

The scenic railway through tea country

Hill country tea estates

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05

Visual chapter

Cities

2 moments

Colour and city life in Colombo

Pettah streets and the Red Mosque in Colombo

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06

Visual chapter

Journeys

3 moments

A private journey through Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle

Temple heritage in Sri Lanka's hill country

A quiet morning beneath Sigiriya

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