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Sri Lanka has the highest density of Asian elephants in the world. Minneriya's Gathering draws 300+ elephants to a single reservoir. Here is where to see them, what responsible viewing looks like, and what to avoid.

Sinharaja is the most biodiverse place in Sri Lanka and one of the most important rainforests in Asia. Here is how to experience it properly.

Hiriketiya is a horseshoe bay near Dickwella on the south coast. The left-hander breaks clean for five months. Here is how to get there, where to stay, and what the bay is actually like now.

The wet zone trails of the Sinharaja buffer zone are among the finest nature walks in Asia. Here is how to access them, what guides are available, and what you will actually see.

Negombo has a serious fish market, a Dutch fort, lagoon backwaters, and good food. It is 7 kilometres from the airport. Here is what the town is actually worth and how to spend time there properly.

The Kanniya hot springs near Trincomalee are seven wells of varying temperatures with Hindu ritual significance. Here is what they are, how to visit, and what the site actually looks like.

Unawatuna is 4 kilometres from Galle Fort and still delivers a beautiful beach, good food, and easy access to the south coast. Here is what it is actually like and how to get the best of it.

Paddle boarding works best on Sri Lanka's lagoons and sheltered bays. Bentota River, Batticaloa Lagoon, and Weligama Bay are the three best spots. Here is what to know and where to go.

Kalpitiya is a narrow peninsula on the northwest coast, 130 kilometres from Colombo. It is the kite surfing capital of Sri Lanka and one of the best places in Asia to see spinner dolphins. Here is how to get there and what to expect.

The Galle Face at sunset. The rooftops of the Fort at dusk. Mirissa headland, Hiriketiya cliffs. Here is exactly where to be and what time to arrive for the best light in Sri Lanka.

Two weeks in Sri Lanka covers Colombo, Galle, the hill country, and the east or north coast. Here is the route that works — day by day, with where to stay, what to prioritise, and what to cut.

Sigiriya is a 200-metre granite column topped by a 5th-century palace. The climb takes 90 minutes. Here is what you are actually seeing, when to go, how to book, and what the frescoes mean.

Ayurveda in Sri Lanka is a 3,000-year-old medical system still practised by trained physicians. Here is the difference between a genuine treatment and a spa package, and where to find the real thing.

Galle Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by the Dutch in 1663. Living inside the walls is different from visiting for an afternoon. Here is everything worth knowing about the Fort as a place, not just a landmark.

Sri Lanka's surf season splits by coast — west from November to April, east from May to September. Here is every break worth knowing, what level each suits, and how to approach surfing here as a visitor.

Ella sits at 1,041 metres in the hill country, with views to the south coast on a clear morning. Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Rock, Little Adam's Peak. Here is the guide to getting the most out of this small town.

Yala is the most visited national park in Sri Lanka and has the highest leopard density of any national park in the world. Here is how to do a proper safari, what to expect, and how to avoid the jeep traffic problem.

Sri Lanka's meditation tradition predates the wellness industry by 2,500 years. Genuine retreat centres exist in forest monasteries and dedicated centres. Here is how to find the real thing and what to expect.

Trincomalee has one of the finest natural harbours in the world, Nilaveli Beach, Pigeon Island's reef, and whale watching from April to September. Here is what to do and why this city is worth the journey.

Adam's Peak, Ella Rock, Knuckles Range, Horton Plains. Sri Lanka's best hikes range from pilgrimages to cloud forest trails. Here is what each one demands, what each delivers, and how to plan each walk.