North West Alps

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Sri Lanka photo gallery

All photos from the Sri Lanka journey, gathered day by day.

Day 2

Anuradhapura

A vast green landscape with an expanse of water under a blue sky.

An otter sits on a rock ledge near the water.

White flowers hang from a green branch in a tropical setting.

The great Jetavana stupa in Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka.

Ancient red brick ruins with people walking past an ancient religious site.

Interior of a shrine with Buddha statues and floral offerings.

View of the Ruwanwelisaya in Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka.

A large leafy tree obscures a building in Sri Lanka.

Stone steps stairs leading through a row of trees along a path.

Buddha statue sitting in meditation outdoors.

A rock formation emerges above a vast, lush green plain.

A tree with white flowers dominates the landscape under a blue sky.

A primate clings to a branch full of fruit under the blue sky.

Lonely tree with silhouette against sunset on a body of water in Sri Lanka.

Panoramic view of lush greenery and open landscape in Sri Lanka.

Day 3

Ritigala

Stone stairs in a woodland setting.

Ruins of ancient stone structures partially covered by lush vegetation.

A rustic meal is served outdoors in Sri Lanka.

A rustic outdoor meal in Sri Lanka with different earthenware dishes.

The ruins of the Polonnaruwa citadel in Sri Lanka are visible through the leaves of the trees.

An ancient swimming pool surrounded by stone walls and vegetation.

Historic remains of Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka visible under blue skies.

Remains of an ancient stone temple in Sri Lanka.

An elephant walks on a rural road in Sri Lanka.

Day 4

Kaudulla, Sigiriya

A man drives an ox cart along a rural road in Sri Lanka.

An elephant walks through a dry field at sunset in Sri Lanka.

An elephant walks through a green landscape in Sri Lanka.

Sunrise over a grassy field in Sri Lanka.

A wild cat hides in the dry vegetation of Sri Lanka.

Wild cats graze in a grassland near water in Sri Lanka.

Two peacocks are seen in a green field in Sri Lanka.

Elephants and cubs graze in a green meadow under trees.

A blue peacock is perched on a tree branch under the blue sky.

Elephants graze in a green savannah with trees in the background.

Craftsmen are weaving a colorful fabric on a traditional loom in Sri Lanka.

Crossing Lake Sigiriya in Sri Lanka with a boat.

Agricultural experience with traditional food is shown on a blanket in Sri Lanka.

A rhinoceros sits on a green rock formation in Sri Lanka.

The top of Sigiriya with a staircase leading to the fortress.

Panoramic view of Sigiriya in Sri Lanka with barren terrain in the foreground.

Panoramic view of Sigiriya with lush greenery and rolling landscapes.

Panoramic view of Sigiriya with ancient walls and stone terraces.

Silhouette of grasses at sunrise or sunset over a landscape in Sri Lanka.

Spectacular sunset over Sigiriya in Sri Lanka.

Mountain landscape with sunset over Sri Lanka.

Panoramic view of Sigiriya complex with walking paths and lush greenery.

Portrait of women in a religious scene in traditional style.

A tuk-tuk travels along a tree-lined road in Sri Lanka.

A person works in a tropical agricultural field with banana plants and lush greenery.

Preparing food over a rustic fire in a farm setting.

A woman is standing in a green field with cassava plants and a body of water in the background.

A woman participates in an artisanal farming experience in Sri Lanka.

Day 5

Dambulla and Matale

Interior of the Royal Dambulla Temple in Sri Lanka with ceiling decorations and religious statues.

Buddha statue in a temple complex adorned with flowers.

Interiors of the royal temple of Dambulla in Sri Lanka with impressive rock sculptures.

Exterior view of the Royal Dambulla Temple in Sri Lanka.

A large golden Buddha statue towers over a vast green landscape.

Spice and cocoa garden in Sri Lanka with lush plants.

Spice garden with green leaves and hanging fruits in Sri Lanka.

Hands hold artisanal sweets filled with cocoa and spices.

Spice garden with cinnamon plants in Sri Lanka.

Spice garden with cardamom leaves in Sri Lanka.

A man shows two walnut fruits with a red leaf in Sri Lanka.

Interior of a temple in Sri Lanka with large golden statues and wall decorations.

Panoramic view of a temple in the Matale-Aluvihare region in Sri Lanka.

A woman works on Batik fabrics in a factory in Sri Lanka.

Two women work on creating batik fabric in a craft workshop.

A woman works in a craft workshop with dark materials.

A person is working on a fabric in an outdoor water tank.

Indian stone temple with elaborate spiers under a blue sky.

A group of people walk along a street in Sri Lanka with umbrellas.

Peradeniya botanical garden in Sri Lanka with large green spaces and flower beds.

Peradeniya Botanical Garden in Sri Lanka with manicured paths and flower beds.

A tree-lined avenue with tall palm trees runs alongside a path in the botanical garden.

Traditional dance in costume for a cultural show in Sri Lanka.

Traditional dance with musicians at a cultural event in Sri Lanka.

Dancers perform a performance around a night fire.

A person is standing near an outdoor fire at night.

Night view of the Tooth Temple in Kandy, reflected on the water.

Interior of the Tooth Temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka, with musicians in traditional clothing.

Interior view of a temple with elaborate floral decorations.

Golden jewels and elaborate decorations adorn a temple structure in Sri Lanka.

Interior of a hotel in Kandy with warnings about stumps.

Day 6

Kandy

A craftsman works on wood sculpture in a workshop in Sri Lanka.

Panoramic view of a city surrounded by green hills and a body of water.

Panoramic view of a palace and a pond surrounded by lush greenery in Sri Lanka.

A variety of fresh fruits and vegetables are displayed at a market in Sri Lanka.

Kandy market with a large display of fresh fruit and vegetables.

Kandy market with a large display of spices and food products.

Kandy market with fruit on display in abundance.

A photo gallery shows displays of gems and natural materials in a museum.

Wood carving factory in Sri Lanka displays traditional carvings.

Wood carving factory in Sri Lanka with numerous sculptures on display.

Fresh tea leaves in a large industrial facility.

An interior view of a tea factory in Sri Lanka with bales of stored tea leaves.

A worker is working with tea leaves in a tea factory in Sri Lanka.

A field full of tea leaves is arranged in containers.

Interior of an ancient wooden temple with columns and carved ceiling.

Interior of a wooden building with elaborate decorations.

Hilly landscape of tea plantations in Sri Lanka under a blue sky.

A bus travels along a rural road in Sri Lanka.

Silhouette of a towering mountain with clouds at sunset in Sri Lanka.

A photo gallery in an internal environment with people sitting and paintings hanging.

Silhouette of a mountain with lights along the ridge at dusk.

Night landscape of illuminated hills in Sri Lanka.

A red bus is parked in a rural area of Sri Lanka at night.

A variety of spices and food products are displayed in a Sri Lankan market.

Day 7

Adam's Peak

Figures in white robes climb an external staircase of a building in Sri Lanka.

Pedestrian path illuminated at night with shops along the side.

Interior of a sanctuary with golden decorations and hanging religious elements.

Night view of a building with an illuminated external staircase.

Musicians in traditional clothes on a terrace in Sri Lanka.

A group of men in white suits pose on a stone structure outdoors.

Mountain triangle shadow visible through a golden railing.

Shadow of the mountains triangle projected on the horizon in Sri Lanka.

A peak flies over the landscape at dawn in Sri Lanka with flags waving.

A monk walks along a scenic trail with mountain views in Sri Lanka.

Lush mountain landscape with flowers in the foreground in Sri Lanka.

Landscape of tea plantations in Sri Lanka with hills in the background.

Green hills of tea plantations in Sri Lanka.

A green bus travels through a tea-growing hill in Sri Lanka.

A green landscape with flowering trees under a blue sky in Sri Lanka.

Hilly landscape of tea plantations in Sri Lanka.

Water cascades in the lush forests of Sri Lanka.

Green waterfalls in a hilly landscape of Sri Lanka.

A serene landscape shows a tranquil lake with hills in the background in Sri Lanka.

Fruit and vegetable market at an open air market in Sri Lanka.

A market full of fresh fruit and vegetables in Sri Lanka.

Nuwara Eliya Market with a large display of fish and food products.

Sunny view of a large green park with trees in Sri Lanka.

Sunrise over the mountains of Sri Lanka at sunrise.

Day 8

Hilly region

Two men sit near the window of a train in a station.

A sambar is eating grass in a savannah.

A brown and red bird walks on dry grassy ground.

Misty panoramic view of the green mountains of Sri Lanka.

Hilly landscape and dry vegetation in Sri Lanka under a blue sky.

A group of people are gathered outdoors in a rural setting in Sri Lanka.

A train station in Sri Lanka with tracks and trains in the distance.

Green and hilly landscape seen from the window of a train in Sri Lanka.

Train ride through the Sri Lankan landscape.

Interior of a bright bedroom with decorative white curtains.

A green roof bungalow is located in a natural environment in Sri Lanka.

Stone viaduct over a green, hilly landscape in Sri Lanka.

Blue train crosses a stone bridge through a forested valley in Sri Lanka.

Golden sunset over a line of trees in silhouette.

Day 9

Yala National Park

Waterfall in the Ella-Rawana Valley in Sri Lanka.

Panoramic view of mountains in Sri Lanka from Ella viewpoint.

A winding road passes through a hilly, forested landscape in Sri Lanka.

Green mountain landscape with tall grass and a tree in the foreground.

Street food being prepared on an outdoor grill in Sri Lanka.

A man sells street food on a street in Sri Lanka.

Green rice fields stretch across a rural landscape in Sri Lanka.

Green cultivation fields with trees in the background in Sri Lanka.

Ancient sculpture carved into the rock of Buduruwagala in Sri Lanka.

Buddha statues carved into rock in Sri Lanka.

Wild boars graze in a Sri Lankan savannah.

A cape lives in a dry and vegetated environment of Sri Lanka.

A buffalo crosses a puddle in Sri Lanka.

A black and white squeaker swims in the muddy water.

A large turtle lives in the muddy waters of a river in Sri Lanka.

Elephants stroll through a tree-lined savannah in Sri Lanka.

An elephant feeds in water and vegetation in Sri Lanka.

Serene sunset over a landscape with trees in silhouette.

A clay pot is displayed under a large tree in a rural area of Sri Lanka.

Day 10

Bundala National Park and Kataragama

An elephant walks along the sandy shore of a beach in Sri Lanka.

A black funnel with black heads is found near the water in Sri Lanka.

Two water birds are found near the water in a savannah area in Sri Lanka.

Two flamingos are standing near the water in a savannah.

A blue peacock stands out against the clear sky with a visible moon.

A duck sits in a lush marshy area in Sri Lanka.

A crocodile lies between the grass and water in Sri Lanka.

An elephant feeds in the damp grass under trees.

Panoramic view of Dagoba White Temple in Sri Lanka with people in the foreground.

Children play in a green river under lush trees.

Lake landscape with forested islands and lush vegetation in Sri Lanka.

A Buddha statue is placed on a decorated pedestal in an interior setting.

A group of people are sitting behind tables with objects displayed in an interior room.

Buddha statue decorated in a temple in Sri Lanka.

Buddha statue in a natural setting with lush vegetation.

A night view of a monumental entrance with people in traditional clothing in Sri Lanka.

People celebrate an evening with candles on a balustrade in a historic place.

A group of people are gathered outdoors in an open area at night.

Night view of Kataragama-Kiri-Vihara stupa in Sri Lanka.

A woman and a man smile in front of pots of white flowers.

A stall displayed with numerous colorful offerings at a craft market.

Monks sit silently during a religious event in Sri Lanka.

A group of people participate in a decorated religious ceremony in a bright indoor place.

Day 11

Indian Ocean

A reptile crosses an asphalt road in Sri Lanka.

A multi-lane road crosses an open landscape in Sri Lanka.

Boats moored in a Sri Lankan harbor in the sunshine.

Construction work in progress outside a building in Sri Lanka.

Yellow fish are displayed in ice boxes.

A light sandy beach with calm waves offshore.

A shared lunch with lamprais in Sri Lanka.

Matara market with a large display of fresh vegetables.

A woman works with fruits and vegetables at a market in Sri Lanka.

Suspension bridge over a small rocky island in the sea.

A sandy beach with a small boat moored and a man standing on the horizon.

A quiet beach with wet waves and poles in the water under a bright sky.

A panoramic view of Mirissa Beach in Sri Lanka with turquoise water and lush greenery.

Serene sunset over the ocean and beach.

Day 12

Galle and Colombo

View of the sea with a rocky cliff and trees along the shore in Sri Lanka.

Fresh fish are displayed for sale at a coastal fish market.

Panoramic view of Galle Fort stretching towards the sea.

Coastal view with city walls and vegetation along the sea.

Exterior view of a historic white building in Galle, Sri Lanka.

A cobbled street lined with buildings with colonnade-style arches runs through the city of Galle.

Men in traditional clothing walk on a street in a neighborhood of Galle, Sri Lanka.

Buddha statue in a stream with lush greenery.

A person walks past the Sunami community museum in Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka.

A turtle swims in a rocky river in Sri Lanka.

A boat sails on a green river surrounded by dense tropical vegetation in Sri Lanka.

Fish in an outdoor tank during a boat safari in Sri Lanka.

A man works with a stick in a dry environment.

A boat moves through a river safari on the islands of Ceylon.

A boat sails through a narrow canal surrounded by lush greenery.

Men work wood in an indoor environment.

View of Colombo-Smabodhi stupa in Sri Lanka.

Colombo's parliament building is visible along a busy road in Sri Lanka.

Richly decorated interiors of a traditional-style building show a room with exposed beams and wooden floors.

Evening beach with modern buildings reflected on the water.

Panoramic view of a white structure along the coast with vegetation and cliffs.

Fresh fish set up for sale at the Koggala fish market, Sri Lanka.

View of the sea with a rocky escarpment and trees along the shore in Sri Lanka.

Panoramic view of the port and coast of Galle in Sri Lanka.

Facade of a historic white building in Sri Lanka.

A cobbled street lined with white-arched buildings stretches through the city of Galle in Sri Lanka.

Men in traditional clothing walk on a street in a neighborhood of Galle, Sri Lanka.

A bronze Buddha statue stands above a tranquil body of water with lush greenery.

A person walks past the Sunami community museum in Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka.

Veined frogs in a river in Sri Lanka.

A boat sails on a green river surrounded by lush vegetation in Sri Lanka.

Fish in an outdoor tank during a boat safari in Sri Lanka.

A man bends over to work wood in a rural setting.

A traditional boat sails through a river safari in Sri Lanka.

A canoe navigates through a narrow channel of lush mangroves in Sri Lanka.

A man works on a wooden surface with other craft items.

View of Colombo-Smabodhi stupa in Sri Lanka with surrounding trees.

The parliament building in Colombo is visible along a busy road in Sri Lanka.

Richly decorated interior of a building in traditional Indian or South Asian style.

Evening beach with modern buildings reflected on the water.

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