The first and only planetarium in Sri Lanka.

This Colombo wetland is an unlikely wildlife haven just outside the capital city.

This Sri Lankan cemetery is the final resting place of sci-fi legend Sir Arthur C. Clarke.

This amazing mountain temple is topped by one of the tallest sitting Buddha statues in the world.

This luscious masterpiece created by landscape designer Bevis Bawa inspired the work of his brother, a famous Sri Lankan architect.

The remains of a 37,000-year-old prehistoric society were discovered in this mammoth cave, one of the largest in Asia.

Once thought to be the Garden of Eden it holds a holy footprint claimed to belong to Adam, Buddha and Shiva.

Known as the most scenic route in Sri Lanka, this train line is steeped in history and offers an unparalleled view of the country.

A Bohemian "anti-hotel" offers off-kilter stays in Sri Lanka.

This elaborate temple was built around one of the Buddha's teeth.

This peaceful, round shrine in the middle of the Sri Lankan jungle acts as a beacon of peace.

This fort dates back to 1588 and was colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and English and sits prominently on the Indian Ocean where azure water lap the coast.

To gaze upon the visage of Sri Lanka's biggest Buddha, one must first pass through the Tunnel of Hell.

Huge herds of Asian elephants can be seen walking, bathing, and just chilling at this Sri Lankan park.

Seven beautiful 1,000-year-old rock-cut Buddhist statues.

Only the foundation remains of the rest stop building that was hit by three large tsunami waves, killing 47 visitors.

This ancient cave temple complex is the largest and best-preserved temple complex in Sri Lanka.

An ancient stone fortress considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.

This sacred fig tree with a link to the Buddha is one of the oldest human-planted trees in the world.

One of the few places where inexperienced snorkelers can spot a shark.

A massive fallen water tank bombed by the Tamil Tigers in the final stages of the long Sri Lankan Civil War.

The trunk of this 700-year-old tree measures more than 60 feet around, making it the oldest and largest baobab in Sri Lanka.

These abandoned ruins in the middle of Jaffna have withstood centuries of tumultuous power struggles.

The ruins of this old church are slowing sinking into the sand.