Photo and map credits
This page lists every photo on the site with its author, licence and source, and the source of our map outline.
We did not take these photos. Their authors shared them under the licences shown. We are grateful to them. No author or licensor endorses Majeste.
Images were resized and recompressed for this site, and pages may crop them to fit the layout. Where a photo has a ShareAlike licence (CC BY-SA), our copy is shared under the same licence.
Map outline
The outline of Sri Lanka on our maps comes from Natural Earth 1:10m Admin 0 - Countries (simplified). Licence: Public domain (Natural Earth terms of use: no permission or attribution required). It is an illustration, not a map for navigation.
Photos


Shadow of Adam's Peak (Sri Pada) at sunrise
By Lasitha Sandeepa Kurukula Arachchi
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Sunrise from the top of Adam's Peak (Sri Pada)
By Eli Solidum
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Bandaranaike International Airport terminal, Katunayake
By ANKAN
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons





Jetavanaramaya stupa, Anuradhapura, seen from the east
By Wimukthi Bandara
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Isurumuniya rock temple, Anuradhapura
By PIERRE ANDRE LECLERCQ
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons


View from Elephant Rock near Arugam Bay
By Steffen Schmitz (Carschten)
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Arugam Point, Arugam Bay
By KanoaWithington at English Wikipedia
Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons



Traditional oil mill at a herbal and spice garden, Matale
By Pierre André Leclercq
Licence: CC BY 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons


Batticaloa lighthouse at Palameenmadu
By Kasun Illangasinghe
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Sunset at Koggala, Sri Lanka
By Sachin Kaveesha Fernando
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Waves on the rocks at Panama Beach, Sri Lanka
By Steffen Schmitz
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons


Lunuganga, Geoffrey Bawa's garden estate near Bentota
By Eco2004
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Blue-tailed bee-eater, Yala National Park
By Charles J. Sharp
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Painted stork catching fish, Yala National Park
By Charles J. Sharp
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Indian peafowl displaying, Udawalawe National Park
By M.S Dulan De Silva
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons



Painted stork in a Bundala lagoon
By Manelka Jayasundara
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons


Pied kingfishers, Bundala National Park
By Sadini Upeka
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons






Cooking maize over a wood fire, Sri Lanka
By Peter van der Sluijs
Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Mugger crocodile at Gal Oya reservoir
By Charles J. Sharp
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons


Mugger crocodile, Gal Oya reservoir
By Charles J. Sharp
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Cyclists at Corbet's Gap on the road to Meemure, Knuckles Range
By Kasuna
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Cycling through mist at Corbet's Gap, Knuckles Range
By Kasuna
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Painted Buddha statues inside the Dambulla cave temple
By Philip Nalangan
Licence: CC BY 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Reclining Buddha in the Dambulla cave temple, Sri Lanka
By Jakub Hałun
Licence: CC BY 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Golden Buddha statue at the Golden Temple, Dambulla
By Wishmithak
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons





Elephant with calf, Udawalawe National Park
By M.S Dulan De Silva
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Elephants gathering by the Minneriya reservoir
By Walter Gehr
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Elephant family at a waterhole, Yala National Park
By Charles J. Sharp
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Blue train on Nine Arch Bridge, Demodara
By Ravindu Thaksara
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons


Ravana Falls near Ella
By Ankur Panchbudhe from Pune, India
Licence: CC BY 2.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Nine Arch Bridge, Demodara, near Ella
By Alexey Komarov
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons



Sri Lankan curries in clay bowls
By Weldon Kennedy from London, UK
Licence: CC BY 2.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons


Senanayake Samudraya reservoir, Gal Oya National Park
By AntanO
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Elephants on the shore of the Gal Oya reservoir
By Charles J. Sharp
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Island in the Senanayake Samudraya reservoir, Gal Oya
By AntanO
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Galle Fort lighthouse on the ramparts
By Samal Nadeeshan
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons







Tea plantation in fog, Haputale
By © Vyacheslav Argenberg / http://www.vascoplanet.com/
Licence: CC BY 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Castlereagh reservoir and tea estates near Hatton
By gruffler
Licence: CC BY 2.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons



Sigiriya rock and the surrounding forest plain, Sri Lanka
By dronepicr
Licence: CC BY 2.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Tea slopes and misty mountains at Hatton, Sri Lanka
By Kapila Perera
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Galle Fort rampart, Meeran Mosque and Galle Lighthouse, Sri Lanka
By Francisco Anzola from United States
Licence: CC BY 2.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Wild elephants at Minneriya National Park, Sri Lanka
By Al Jazeera English
Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons



Hikers camping on Narangala, Badulla district
By Ahamed rasheed
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons



Ariyalai Mahamari Amman Kovil, Jaffna
By உமாபதி
Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons


View from World's End, Horton Plains
By JeninRathnayake
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Baker's Falls, Horton Plains National Park
By Sameera Madusanka
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Sambar deer in Horton Plains National Park
By Nalin.Adikaram
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Balloon flight over paddy fields at Kalundawa, near Dambulla
By Weddings By Natty
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons





Leopard on the track ahead of safari jeeps, Yala National Park
By Thilinakaluthotage
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Spinner dolphins off the coast of Kalpitiya
By Woshitha
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Sunset at Kalpitiya beach, North Western Province
By Raiyans
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and Kandy Lake
By Philip Nalangan
Licence: CC BY 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons



Kandyan dance, Kandyan Cultural Centre, Kandy
By Jakub Hałun
Licence: CC BY 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Kandyan dancers, Kandyan Cultural Centre, Kandy
By Jakub Hałun
Licence: CC BY 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Entrance gate to the Kataragama sacred complex
By Adbar
Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons



Kayak ready on the Madu River at sunrise
By Mafaz Zarook
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons





Rafting the rapids on the Kelani River, Kitulgala
By Pol van den Scheetek…
Licence: CC BY 3.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons



Mountain pool in the Knuckles Range
By Hemaka Pathiranage
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons



Indian cormorants in Kumana National Park
By R.M.S. Ratnayake
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Female Sri Lankan leopard, Wilpattu National Park
By Senthiaathavan
Licence: CC BY 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Sri Lankan leopard resting on a rock, Yala National Park
By Byrdyak
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Sri Lankan leopard, Wilpattu National Park
By Senthi Aathavan Senthilverl
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons






Aradhana Gala (Invitation Rock) at Mihintale
By Dennis Sylvester Hurd
Licence: CC0
Source: Wikimedia Commons


Maha Seya stupa, Mihintale, near Anuradhapura
By Hasitha Senadheera
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Elephant herd in Minneriya National Park, Sri Lanka
By Walter Gehr
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Elephants gathering in Minneriya National Park
By Al Jazeera English
Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons




Oruwa outrigger fishing boat on Negombo beach
By Ji-Elle
Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Fishing boats in the Negombo Lagoon, seen from the Kothalawala Bridge
By Steffen Schmitz (Carschten)
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

The Dutch (Hamilton) Canal running through Negombo town
By Steffen Schmitz (Carschten)
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons


Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya
By Anuradha Dullewe Wijeyeratne
Licence: Public domain
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Sunset over Gregory Lake, Nuwara Eliya
By Kalana Jayatilake
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Pasikudah bay from above, Batticaloa District
By Rovin Shanila
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Sunset over Pasikudah bay, east coast of Sri Lanka
By Rovin Shanila
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Royal palm avenue, Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya
By Dmitriy Ryzhov
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Foliage borders, Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya
By Bernard Gagnon
Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Lawns at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya
By Alexey Komarov
Licence: CC BY 3.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons


Fire spinners at Kandy Esala Perahera
By Sachin Kaveesha Fernando
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons


Summit of Pidurangala rock looking towards Sigiriya
By Westbeachzero
Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons


The Vatadage in the Sacred Quadrangle, Polonnaruwa
By Josep Renalias Lohen11
Licence: CC BY 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Reclining Buddha at Gal Vihara, Polonnaruwa
By Michael Gunther
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

White-water rafting on the Kelani River, Kitulgala
By Pol van den Scheetek…
Licence: CC BY 3.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Rapids on the Kelani River, Kitulgala
By Rehman Abubakr
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons


Monastery ruins at Ritigala, North Central Province
By Prof Ranga Sai
Licence: CC BY 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons





Train on the Iron Bridge near Demodara station
By AntanO
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

The Lion's Paw staircase on the north side of Sigiriya rock
By Michael Gunther
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Water gardens on the western approach to Sigiriya
By Michael Gunther
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons


Waterfall in the Sinharaja rainforest
By Thawsheeb Photography
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Male Sri Lankan sloth bear, Yala National Park
By Charles J. Sharp
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Sloth bear on a park road, Yala National Park
By Aruna Dissanayake
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Sloth bear mother and cub, Wilpattu National Park
By Wenuri
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons


Surfers at Panama Beach, south of Arugam Bay
By Steffen Schmitz (more photos)
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Surfing at Panama Beach, east coast near Arugam Bay
By Steffen Schmitz (more photos)
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons


Hummanaya blowhole, Kudawella, near Tangalle
By Thilanka Kasunjith
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Upper terrace of Mulkirigala Rock Temple near Tangalle
By Dan arndt
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Tea plantation in Sri Lanka's hill country
By Charles R. Benedict
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Withering troughs at Damro tea factory, Nuwara Eliya
By Yercaud-elango
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons


Withering troughs, Damro tea factory, Nuwara Eliya
By Yercaud-elango
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons



Tuk-tuk on a dirt road, Kilinochchi District
By Indi Samarajiva
Licence: CC BY 2.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons


Green sea turtle in shallow water off Sri Lanka
By Jithma Kalingu
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Green turtles mating at sea off Sri Lanka
By Peter van der Sluijs
Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Elephants beside the reservoir in Udawalawe National Park
By PIERRE ANDRE LECLERCQ
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Elephant and calf, Udawalawe National Park
By M.S Dulan De Silva
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Safari jeeps on the Udawalawe plains
By PIERRE ANDRE LECLERCQ
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons


Jungle Beach and Rumassala headland, Unawatuna
By Kavindu96
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Japanese Peace Pagoda on Rumassala hill, Unawatuna
By Creator9434
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons







Taprobane Island in Weligama bay
By PIERRE ANDRE LECLERCQ
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Taprobane Island, Weligama, from the air
By Rovin Shanila
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Blue whale raising its tail off Sri Lanka
By Peter van der Sluijs
Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Dolphins seen on a whale and dolphin watching trip from Mirissa
By Malindu Rathnayaka
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Sri Lankan leopard on a trail in Wilpattu National Park
By W.Hasitha Gayal Welgama
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Spotted deer beside a villu (natural lake) in Wilpattu National Park
By Wenuri
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Sloth bear on a park road in Wilpattu National Park
By Nishan Silva
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Sri Lankan leopard on a safari track, Yala National Park
By Sachin Kaveesha Fernando
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Elephant Rock seen across a lake in Yala National Park
By Nimesha Patabendige
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Elephant and calf on a track, Yala National Park
By Charles J. Sharp
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikimedia Commons


