Maps of the island: regions, routes and landmarks.
From April 21 to May 1, 2026, pilgrims will walk through Anuradhapura, Dambulla, Matale, and Kandy, carrying a message of peace and mindfulness and collecting Buddhist relics for a center in Texas.
Open sourceA mention of the Moscow — Odessa — Male — Colombo flight route with a reference to an external source.
Open sourceAeroflot offers a direct Moscow to Sri Lanka flight in May for 8,600 rubles.
Open sourceThe author shares a Google Maps link featuring enjoyable, useful, and essential places he has been curating for four years.
Open sourceThe tourist train 'Ella Odyssey' has resumed service between Ambewela and Badulla on Wednesdays, with plans also announced to restart the Colombo–Batticaloa Pulathisi Express.
Open sourceA brief notice that all main roads leading to Sri Lanka's tourist attractions are open for travel.
Open sourceFrom December 23, train services on the northern line were restored: the Yarl Devi train between Colombo Fort and Kankesanthurai resumed operations.
Open sourceThe popular tourist route Badulla–Ella–Ambewela with the Nine Arch Bridge is promised to reopen by January 1, 2026, though this is uncertain; 70% of tracks were damaged by the storm.
Open sourceSri Lanka's Ministry of Transport launched the portal road-lk.org with real-time road condition information following widespread damage from the floods.
Open sourceNuwara Eliya is blocked until December 4, the Colombo-Kandy road is open only via Kurunegala; the army is involved in restoring road infrastructure.
Open sourceThe second part of a curated list of places considered essential to visit in Sri Lanka.
Open sourceA curated list of key island locations considered must-visits for every traveller.
Open sourceHistorical maps of Ceylon from the lost_ceylon_diaries archive, showing how the island was depicted by cartographers of different eras.
Open sourceThe Sri Lanka Classic 2025 Rally for pre-war and vintage cars has started, covering a route through Anuradhapura, Trincomalee, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, and Galle until March 3.
Open sourceThe author changed from scepticism to enthusiasm about the new tourist mountain train: spacious, panoramic views, and a photo stop at the nine-arch bridge.
Open sourceDetailed instructions for the cheapest airport route — express bus from Galle or Matara to Pettah, then minibus 187 to the airport, around 1,500 rupees total.
Open sourceOne of the authors asks another to write a detailed post about options for getting to the airport from the south of the island.
Open sourceThe author briefly lists seven options for reaching the airport — from private transport to buses and shared taxis — and promises a detailed breakdown at 50 likes.
Open sourceIn 1959, Penn Overland Tours launched a 42-day bus route from Dover to Colombo covering 20,000 kilometers through Istanbul, Tehran, Kabul and Delhi.
Open sourceThe 300-km Pekoe Trail hiking route through Sri Lanka's highlands has been named among National Geographic's top 20 trips of 2024.
Open sourceThe Immigration Controller announced an imminent launch of the India–Sri Lanka ferry service, but previous attempts have failed and expats remain sceptical.
Open sourceThe channel updated the Island map, adding Royal Resort near Sigiriya, Kak Dela coffee shop, Paporotnik guesthouse, and Semena brunch spot in Colombo.
Open sourceA personal self-guided itinerary across the island: from Galle through Colombo to Polonnaruwa by train, with tips on travel times.
Open sourceThe editorial team shares a subscriber-submitted film about a solo scooter trip across Sri Lanka with useful route information.
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