For the Gypsy in you…..

Locations

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This blog is to record some of the scenic locations in Sri Lanka which is off the well beaten track. Sri Lanka is a country where ancient history is in your face where ever you go. The 2500 years of history deeply entwined with Buddhism means invariably the scenic locations as associated with temples coming down through history. The Kings of yore, in a time when yellow robe was fluttering all over the country, had a tradition of presenting places of lodging for monks, especially caves and developing the surrounding area with their needs and facilitate meditation. In this blog, you will mostly see rock outcrop dotted with caves with a temple at the base.

I find it enchanting to visit these places and just imagine how it would have been in its hay day, the people who would have walked the same steps wearing them down smooth, sculptured the intricate designs on granite all those thousands of years ago. Though the locations are mostly associated with Buddhism, this is more for people who appreciate nature, the views, a bit of physical exertion and mostly for people who appreciate the rich history of this beautiful country. I have tried to give an idea of what to expect and the level of difficult, because when I visited these places, I did not know what to expect. The Google maps provide quite an accurate route to the location. Most are motorable roads, but some are better walked.

I started this blog, to keep a record of the locations I found fascinating and also to share these places with people of similar interest.

Few basic disciplines

  • Carry a bottle of water
  • Wear sensible shoes
  • Start the climb early, don’t linger around at dusk
  • Some paths are not marked or sparingly marked with judiciously placed arrows at tricky places look out for them.
  • Use a guide from the surrounding area when possible. It helps the local economy and you get a better experience
  • Most places have lots of monkeys, do not feed them and be aware of your belongings
  • Most places will have dogs who would guide accompany you on the climb, treat them with kindness.

Please make sure that the only thing you take from these places is the experience and photographs and leave behind nothing. Its sad to see how people carelessly litter these beautiful places with no care for the environment or the wild life in the area.

The blog is categorised by region and closest location so that if you are visiting that area, you can quick refer what’s in the area to see. It is also cross reference by types of interest.

This is just a iota of the fascinating places in this country. I hope to see as much of them while I am able to.