The Rock surrounded by greenery

Fishermen hauling seine net ashore on west coast beach.Ocean fishingOcean fishing

Angled view of large white seated Buddha seen from below looking up.

Ambasthala Dagoba. Marks place where King Devanampiya met Mahinda and converted to Buddhism. Ancient site where Buddhism originated in Sri Lanka.

Quiet sandy beach fringed with palm trees on the south coast with fisherman standing in shallow water at shoreline and building amongst trees behind.

Gal Vihara. Mid twelth century seated Buddha figure carved from granite.11th -13th Century capital

Also called Yakinige Duwa or Count de Maunys Island. Shoreline and small islet with house amongst trees.

Narrow strip of sandy beach lined with vegetation and overhanging palm trees moored boats and partly seen buildings.

Narrow strip of sandy beach lined with vegetation and overhanging palm trees moored boats and partly seen buildings.

Narrow sandy beach lined with vegetation and overhanging palm trees with restaurants internet cafe and other buildings.

Site of giant seated Buddha constructed in 1970 with visiting family in courtyard in foreground. Part framed by palm fronds.Vihara meaning image house

Giant seated Buddha constructed in 1970 with stupa in foreground.Vihara meaning image house