Delft Island, accessible by ferry from Jaffna, has wild horses descended from Portuguese stock, coral walls and ancient ruins in a landscape that looks nothing like the Sri Lanka of the standard circuit. The northern coast has a completely different quality of light and a pace that rewards those who have allowed themselves time.
Pidurangala Rock
The view over Sigiriya that most photographers actually want
Pidurangala Rock is 20 minutes’ walk from Sigiriya and offers the view most photography-focused travellers want - Sigiriya itself rising above the jungle, best at sunrise when the light catches the face. Less crowded than Sigiriya, a shorter climb, no entrance fee.
