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Understanding Sri Lanka’s Climate and Monsoon Seasons Think about Sri Lanka. What do you remember first? Is it the beaches? Tea? Cricket? Sure, all of that’s true. But here’s the secret. This tiny island is also one of the world’s wildest playgrounds. Leopards lounging on warm rocks. Elephants gathering in giant herds. Whales surfacing like

Discover Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka Kalpitiya. Ever heard of it? Not everyone has.  It’s on the northwest coast of Sri Lanka, about 170 km from Colombo. A long strip of land, with a big lagoon on one side and the Indian Ocean on the other. If Sri Lanka were a giant pizza, Kalpitiya would be the

Bird Watching in Sri Lanka – Why This Island is a Birder’s Paradise Why do people travel for birds? Easy! Because bird watching slows time. Because it sharpens your eyes. Because every call feels like a story. And where better than Sri Lanka? This small island is huge for birders. Over 400 recorded species. More

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Sri Lanka? Tea? Cricket? Maybe the beaches? Fair enough.  But here’s the secret – this gorgeous island is actually one of the top wildlife hotspots in the world. You can watch elephants wandering across grassy plains, leopards slipping through the shadows. There’s crocodiles

Tired of trips that don’t feel like yours? The same schedules. The same stops. The same “top 10” everyone does. You follow the plan. Someone else’s plan. And it feels flat. Sri Lanka is too alive for that. Too full of little surprises. The smell of fresh food in the morning. The sea breeze on

Cultural immersion tours in Sri Lanka offer travellers a chance to explore not only world-famous heritage sites but also local traditions, authentic village life, and spiritual rituals. From Anuradhapura tours to Galle heritage walks, SoulTrek designs bespoke cultural tours of Sri Lanka that blend iconic landmarks with everyday stories. Sri Lanka is small, yes. But

Sri Lanka is small. But small doesn’t mean less, at least not when it comes to this fiery little island. Sri Lanka is packed with more biodiversity than many big countries put together. One minute you’re walking through misty tea plantations of the hill country. The next, you’re face to face with an elephant on

An Introduction to Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka You know how everyone talks about Hikkaduwa, Mirissa, Arugam Bay? Lovely places, sure. But what if we told you there’s a salty, windy, slightly forgotten stretch of coast where dolphins play, kites fly high, and the beaches go on forever with barely a soul in sight? Welcome to Kalpitiya.

Welcome to Ella – Sri Lanka’s Hill Country Rebel You ever get to a place and just… breathe differently? That’s Ella. Up in the Sri Lankan hill country, wrapped in tea-scented air and misty moods, Ella feels like it’s got secrets. Good ones. The kind that makes you miss it before you’ve even left. This

Introduction: A Little Island With a Thousand Stories When I was a little kid, the school holidays were the best parts of the entire year. Not because I hated school, but because it was a chance to go travelling. And in this little island, there’s so much travelling you can do. From the cold, misty