A move by the Cultural Affairs Ministry to charge USD 15 from foreigners entering the Galle Fort ramparts has drawn strong reactions from residents and those with business interests in the area. They ...

Residents and business owners in Galle Fort say mounting traffic and inefficient garbage collection are eroding the quality of life and undermining the Fort’s status as a living heritage site. “I have ...

Galle Fort, a Unesco World Heritage site on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, is a beautiful and well preserved gateway to the country’s colonial past and cultural richness. Built by the Portuguese in ...

The little-known coastal town of Galle is almost a Sri Lankan secret. It takes about a two-hour drive from Colombo to reach this port city that was built by the Portuguese in the 16th century when the ...

Galle, located on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast, beautifully combines colonial charm with tropical serenity, alongside a heritage that stretches back centuries. Famous for its iconic Galle Fort, ...

Every year, within the ramparts of Galle Fort, where echoes of colonial history meet the rhythms of modern Sri Lanka, a remarkable gathering unfolds—one that celebrates the enduring power of ...

Just two hours south of Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport and down the scenic Southern Express Highway is one of Sri Lanka’s most fascinating travel destinations. Galle has been a magnet ...

With its diverse landscape and easy connectivity, Sri Lanka is the perfect holiday destination for Indian passport holders, who also benefit from a free visa on arrival. Among the island nation’s key ...

You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Sri Lanka looms as the new alternative to Bali, sans the over-development and the undesirables, with ...

You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Built by the Portuguese and later fortified by the Dutch, the historic Galle Fort on the ...