Region2 heritage places5 storiesThe Southern FortsThe Southern FortsHeritage placesPlaces to see in this regionYala National Park The Southern Forts Add to tripGalle Fort The Southern Forts Add to trip Add all to tripOpen plannerOld Ceylon storiesStories from this regionSir Christopher Ondaatje: The Ceylon-Born Philanthropist Who Never Forgot Yala StoryA Life Remembered Through Sri Lanka’s Wild Places Sir Christopher Ondaatje’s name belongs to many worlds. He was a businessman, philanthropist, adventu…Matara Fort and Star Fort: Colonial Defences on Sri Lanka’s Southern Coast StoryMatara is often treated as a quick stop on the way to Mirissa, Dondra, Weligama or the deep south. But for travellers interested in colonial Sri Lanka, the c…The Courtyard Well of the Historical Mansion Museum in Galle Fort StoryA Quiet Heritage Corner Inside Galle Fort Historical Mansion Museum Galle Fort| Inside the historic streets of Galle Fort, one of Sri Lanka’s most atmosph…Tangalle as an Old Harbour Town: Southern Coast Stories Beyond the Beach StoryTangalle sri lanka| is usually introduced as a beach destination. Travellers know it for long sandy bays, coconut palms, quiet resorts, turtle beaches, blue …Galle Fort Sri Lanka: Ramparts Walking Guide StoryGalle Fort Sri Lanka is one of the most atmospheric heritage walks in South Asia. Standing on a rocky promontory beside the Indian Ocean, the fort is more th…