Serendib - October 2017

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Discover the scenic beauty of this vast landscape where mountains, grasslands and tranquil waters merge. Also called the Gal Oya Reservoir and an important source of water for the Eastern and Uva provinces, this immense tank can be explored by road or by boat.

Nestled amidst the emerald peaks of Matara and within the precincts of the Gatabaru Raja Maha Viharaya is the cave abode of a deity who, it is said, helped ancient kings protect the island.

Sri Lanka, the paradise isle of precious stones, has a long, rich history of fabulous jewellery. Ancient chronicles narrate the tales of royalty and visitors honoured with sparkling gems.

The looming cave of Pahiyangala was a home for the Prehistoric Man for millennia, and also sheltered the famous traveller monk Fa-hsien.

A visit to Colombo's central landmark, a neo-renaissance structure that is home to the splendid National Museum exhibiting many priceless treasures.

In Indonesia's massive capital, history and ancient folk culture blend with cutting-edge modern sophistication.

The story of the soft, beautiful Muslin that was coveted by royalty and the rich and famous of the ancient world.