A Visit to Sri Lanka’s Yala National Park

A Visit to Sri Lanka’s Yala National Park
An elephant wanders through the Sithulpawwa Buddhist monastery adjoiing Yala National park. Mohammad Reza Amirinia
Mohammad Reza Amirinia
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Sri Lanka, described by Marco Polo as “undoubtedly the finest island in the world,” is a mysterious land with a hint of Africa in its wildlife combined with the intriguing lifestyle and traditions of India.

Beyond the island’s sandy beaches lie some of the most unique and best-preserved nature reserves in the world, many of which date back to colonial times and earlier.

Mohammad Reza Amirinia
Mohammad Reza Amirinia
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Amirinia is an Engineer and Lawyer based in London. He is also a freelance writer and journalist who has a passion for Documentary Photography, Social Photography and Photojournalism and wishes to share his journey and inspirations through his visual essays.