Wild elephant encounters and ancient royal palaces are just some of the highlights of cycling through Sri Lanka, as Fiona Harper discovers.

Sri Lanka is one of the world’s most mesmerising destinations. Similar in land area to Ireland and rich in theatrical ...

The 10-day public exhibition of the sacred tooth relic which commenced on April 18 after a respite of 16 years ends today.

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“The Gathering” in Sri Lanka’s Minneriya National Park is said to be among the world’s most spectacular wildlife phenomena. Every year, hundreds of elephants gather on a dry lakebed in the park that ...