Tagged With "Yatala Vehera Stupa"
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Re: Where in the World is TravelGumbo? #55
I believe it's time for another clue. @madtraveldiarie, this place is not in India but you're on the correct continent. The place of interest sits on a hill and as you ascend to it you'll see this scene: Does this help anyone figure out where Gumbo is?
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Peripatetic Bhutan
LestertheInvester shares memories and many fine photos of his recent trip to Bhutan.
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Central India, Pt.7: Ajanta
This week Professor Abe takes us to the fantastic Buddhist cave monuments cut into the rocks of the Sahyadri hills. The caves were declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983.
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12 Exciting Festivals around the World Worth Experiencing
Love a great party? Swara Segal offers 12 of the biggest and best from around the world for your consideration. (Sponsored Content)
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Petroglyph National Monument, Albuquerque
On the edge of modern Albuquerque, a series of hillsides holds evidence of much older, and incompletely understood, civilization.
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Central India, Pt.3: Bhopal, Sanchi, and Bhimbetka
Professor Abe's journey to Central India continues with stops in the Bhopal area. Lots to see here, including several UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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Where in the World is TravelGumbo? #56
Gumbo has left the fascinating ancient stupa in Kathmandu and, restless soul that he is, gone on another long journey to see this city. He rather enjoys the city's architecture and skyline, and while exploring it he finds this unusual piece of...
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Bouddhanath Stupa, Kathmandu
DrFumblefinger visits the large and fascinating Great Stupa of Kathmandu, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1979.
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Fort Frederick, Trincomalee
DrFumblefinger visits historic Fort Frederick, situated overlooking the important natural harbor of Trincomalee.
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Tissa Lake, Hambantota, Sri Lanka
ProfessorAbe visits a beautiful lake, actually an ancient reservoir, in Sri Lanka
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Kumarakanda Vihara, Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
ProfessorAbe and his wife visit a temple that has been on their list for quite a while.
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Namche Bazaar, Nepal
DrFumblefinger visits a remote region of the Himalayas, near the base camp for climbing Mount Everest
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Swayambunath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal. Where Gumbo Was #55
Congratulations to MAD Travel Diaries for recognizing the Swayambunath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal! It's also known as the " Monkey Temple " because of the large number of (mean spirited) monkeys that have all but taken over this complex.
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Sri Lanka: A Land Like No Other. (Part 3) The Ancient City of Anuradhapura
A great opportunity available to any traveler to Ceylon is the chance to explore the country’s rich history and extensive archaeology. This post describes my visit to the oldest ancient site in Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lanka: A Land Like No Other (Part 6). Polonnaruwa
The eastern most point visited when touring Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle is Polonnaruwa. The ruins in this ancient capitol are the best preserved and most varied in Ceylon and it’s well worth the effort to visit them.
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Sri Lanka: A Land Like No Other (Part 11). On safari in Yala Park, with a stop in Kirinda
Yala is the most visited National Park in Sri Lanka. It’s remotely situated in the southeast corner of the country, a long day’s drive from Colombo and even from the central Hill Country, and covers almost 1000 square kilometers.
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The Dutch Fort of Batticaloa, Sri Lanka (Where Gumbo was #235)
Gumbo was visiting one of Sri Lanka's Portugese forts, this one a nicely preserved example on the country's east coast in the small city of Batticaloa.
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A Visit to the Ancient City of Anuradhapura
Gumbo visits the ancient city of Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka. The city dates back to the time before Christ and contains some interesting historic sites.
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July 6, 2018: Sambodhi Chaithya, Colombo
DrFumblefinger visits a Buddhist stupa of unusual design, built far above the ground on an elevated platform.
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DrFumblefinger's Sri Lanka posts
A list of DrFumblefinger's stories and photos from his travels to Sri Lanka
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Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo (Where Gumbo was #223)
Gumbo was visiting the lovely Gangaramaya Buddhist temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The temple is a popular site for tourists to visit when in the nation's capitol and has a fascinating museum displaying items donated to the temple by the faithful.
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Yatala Vehera, an ancient stupa in Tissamaharama
A mysterious ancient stupa, with the oldest elephants sculptures in Sri Lanka
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Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka (Where Gumbo was #328)
Gumbo was visiting the ancient city of Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka. The city dates to the 11th century and contains some beautifully preserved ruins and art.
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January 6, 2018: Weherahena Poorwarama Rajamaha Viharaya, Matara
An afternoon of exploration southwestern Sri Lanka brought DrFumblefinger to an interesting Buddhist monastery, featuring a charming historic elephant fountain.
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Wat Phra Kaew (Jade Buddha Temple), Bangkok, Thailand
Amongst the most magnificent sights in Bangkok is the Wat Phra Kaew temple, or the Temple of the Jade Buddha. It is a riot of gilded and colorful figures in a very concentrated area within the grounds of the King's Grand Palace in Bangkok.
