9 days in Sri Lanka: Dambulla, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Mirissa
Sri Lanka is a diverse country with such beautiful and kind people. We stayed a couple of nights on a mango farm in Dambulla, and visited majestic Sigiriya. From there, we hopped in the back of a safari truck to watch hundreds of elephants. Next we saw the famous Tooth Temple in Kandy and absorbed the culture in that beautiful city. A train ride through tea plantations brought us to Nuwara Eliya, where we sampled Sri Lankan teas and took in the mountainous green scenery. Finally, we paused for surf camp down south in Mirissa, a beautiful beach with nice rolling waves (perfect for learning how to surf). It was a lot of time in the van for nine days. However, our amazing tour guide and driver, Jagath (of Jagath Tours, linked below) , did an incredible job and it was SO worth it to be able to see the diverse regions of Sri Lanka.
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me and my friends went on a trip to kandy from 13/02/2015 to 16/02/2015. We made this video as a memory of it.. :D :D we visited Peradeniya, Loolecondera, Dalada maligawa, sembuwatta and Hanthana.. :D Enjoy and hit a Like if u love it ;)
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What if I told you Sri Lanka might be the most underrated country in the world?
With beauty beyond comprehension and culture thicker than a bogan accent, it is by far my most memorable trip from this year.
The sensory overload was immediate and the connection was inevitable, so I made it my task to visually convey the warmth of the people and their culture.
So please enjoy this 3-minute clip I made that is sure to stimulate all your senses to show you the sights, sounds, and serenity of the unbelievable country of Sri Lanka.
A massive thanks to Sherwani, Jagath, and every other beautiful soul who made sure my stay was incredible.
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Pidurangala rock is femous for hiking.Distance from Kandy is 95 km.Muthumariaman temple and Golden statue of Buddha both places are on the way.
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01. Sigiriya
The spectacular rock fortress of Sigiriya is one of Sri Lanka’s major attractions which were built by King Kassapa 1 (477-95). According to chronicle Mahawansa, he transformed the natural rock in to a heavenly Palace with water gardens, moats, walls and frescoes. The rock summit was replaced with a grandeur palace complex, which was approached through a brick – built tunnel entered through a gaping mouth of a lion built on the plateau. Of particular interest is the gallery of frescoes, which were painted on the sheer rock face. Only 22 out of estimated 500 pictures have remained now, but some of them are really in remarkably good condition.
2. Dambulla Cave Temple
The history of the Dambulla cave temple complex is thought to date back 3rd century BC when this area became the location for the largest Buddhist monastic settlements on the island of Sri Lanka. The site also includes archeological evidence of human occupation going back to the prehistoric period, including the megalithic cemetery at Ibbankatuwa. The cave temple complex, rock paintings in five caves and 157 statues of various sizes bear testimony to the extraordinary cultural artifacts in ancient Sri Lanka.
3. Ancient city of Anuradhapura
The oldest capital of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura, was established in 4th century BC and continued up to the beginning of the 11th century AD. What is really special about the city is that the sacred Bo Tree, which grown from a branch of the legendary Bodhi tree that Buddha attained enlightenment, while standing under, is situated in Anuradhapura. In the vicinity of the city are situated the remains of the towering Ruwanweliseya Dagaba, of The Kuttam Pokuna, of Brazen Palace, of The Seated Buddha, and many different Temples, Parks and Palaces – all of which carry the testimony to imaginative and proud people. Among the extended ruins that cover the ancient city of Anuradhapura are also bathing ponds, monasteries, alms halls, temples, Buddha images and majestic irrigation tanks and stone carvings.
4. Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage
This incredible 24-acres-large elephant orphanage was established 1975 by the Sri Lanka Wildlife department and is the largest herd of elephants in captivity in the world. Today the number of animals that the Orphanage hosts is approximately 3000. This is an experience that you can't go through anywhere else in the world and will definitely touch your heart.
5. Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya is a city in the Hill Country of Sri Lanka. Its temperate climate gives the city a very different feel from other parts of the country and, along with the colonial architecture, has earned it the name 'Little England'. Pedro Tea Factory offers fascinating tours. In the hills nearby there are paths through the tea plantations to wander along. Haggala Botanical Gardens are very impressive. Hortons Plains and World's End Offer fascinating walks though this temperate mountain environment, with an 800m vertical drop to be found at World's End.
6. Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa was the second capital of Sri Lanka after the destruction of Anuradhapura in 993. Polonnaruwa today is a showcase of the great ancient Sri Lankan architecture dating back to 12th Century AD ,which was interwoven with many Buddhist monasteries and monuments which were built by the King Parakramabahu I. Later King Nissankamalla (1187-1196 AD ) from Kalinga dynasty also had contributed to the development of many buildings and monuments at Polonnaruwa.
7. Sacred City of Kandy
This sacred Buddhist site, popularly known as the city of Senkadagalapura, was the last capital of the Sinhala kings whose patronage enabled the Dinahala culture to flourish for more than 2,500 years until the occupation of Sri Lanka by the British in 1815. Scenically located right in the heart of the town of Kandy, the Temple of the Tooth is the prime monument and the most sacred shrine of Buddhism.
8. Yala National Park
Yala National Park (also known as Ruhunu National Park) is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka. It is one of the best places for sightings of wild elephants in the park is home to many animals including buffaloes, leopards, monkeys, circles, crocodiles, wild boars and bears.
9. Galle
A continuous rampart, built by the Dutch from mid 17th century onwards and added to by the British, encircles the city, interrupted by 14 massive bastions. Unawatuna, less than 5km’s southward around the coast of Galle, is a beach resort waiting to happen. This 4km sweep of palm-fringed sand - said by some to rank amongst the twelve best beaches in the world.
10. Botanical Garden of Peradeniya
Boasting proud and long history, Peradeniya Gardens of Sri Lanka have gone through colonialism and industrial change and today continue to flourish, representing the significant national asset for the country. Today it is home to more than 4000 species from all the corners of the world.
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Sigiriya or Sinhagiri (Lion Rock Sinhalese: සීගිරිය, Tamil: சிகிரியா, pronounced see-gi-ri-yə) is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District
near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka.
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Horton Plains
Horton Plains National Park (Sinhala: හෝටන් තැන්න), is a cloud forest in the highlands of Sri Lanka. Horton Plains is rich in biodiversity with high endemicity
Horton Plains is located on the southern plateau of the central highlands.[6] Peaks of Kirigalpotta 2,389 metres (7,840 ft) and Thotapolakanda 2,357 metres (7,730 ft), the second and the third highest mountain peaks of Sri Lanka, are situated to the west and to the north respectively. Elevation ranges from 2,1002,300 metres (6,9007,500 ft).[7] The rocks found in the park belong to Precambrian era Highland series. They mostly consist with granites. Soil type is red-yellow podsolic group and the surface layer is covered with decayed organic matters
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Sri Lanka is an island of many names - all magically evocative of a tropical land of exotic spices, cool misty highlands, sun-soaked beaches, age-old temples and lost cities. To the ancient Greeks it was Taprobane;to the Arabs, Serendib; to later European conquerors, Ceilao, Zeylan or Ceylon; and in the Sinhala tongue of most of its own people, Sri Lanka - 'Lanka the Blessed'.
A teardrop-shaped island just off the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent, less than 50km (31 miles) away at its closest, Sri Lanka has links with the cultures of India that stretch back beyond history, but it would be a mistake to think of it as an India in miniature.
For the visitor, much of its enduring appeal stems from a near-unique combination of tropical sunshine and superb beaches with a fascinating and colourful culture epitomized by the mighty relics of ancient, vanished empires. All of this is concentrated within one tiny pack- age, just 435km (270 miles) long and 225km (140 miles) at its widest, making it easy to experience much of the best of Sri Lanka within a relatively short time.
It's quite possible to pack into a two-week holiday a tour of the fascinating heritage sites of Anuradhapura, Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa (the so-called 'Cultural Triangle'), a visit to the primal jungles of the Ruhuna National Park, two to three days of scuba diving on the south coast, and still have plenty of time left for lazy days on the beach, visiting botanical gardens, shopping for various arts and crafts, and sampling Sri Lanka's lip- smacking, spicy cuisine.
Sri Lanaka is one of the few countries that have a written record of its history dating over 1500 years. Lord Buddha, founder of Buddhism is said to have visited the country during his lifetime even leaving an imprint of his foot on Adam's Peak, a 7300- foot mountain in the central highlands. The first entries in the Mahavansaya -- or Great History -- date back to 543 BC, which coincides with the arrival of Prince Vijaya to Sri Lanaka. Some 300 years later commenced the Early Anuradhapura Period, with King Devanampiya Tissa, the first ruler. It was on this period that the slip of the Bo tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment, was brought to Sri Lanaka. The late Anuradhapura Period which began in the year 459, saw the reign of King Kasyapa, and construction Sigiriya. The Pollonnaruwa period, which commenced in 1073, witnessed the transfer of the capital from Anuradhapura to Pollonnaruwa. Famed explorer, Marco Polo, arrived in Sri Lanaka in the period between 1254 and 1324.
In 1505 the Portuguese captured the costal belt under it until the Dutch ousted them in 1658. the Dutch were displaced by the British in 1796. the British captured the Kandyan Kingdom in the central Hills and bought the entire country under there rule in 1815 and unified the administration in 1833.A Legislative Council was established in the same year to administer the country. The Governor presided at the Legislative Council meeting and the key officials of the Government were appointed members. Unofficial members representing the different communities were also appointed. But they no power.
The British negotiated the island's dominion status with the leader of the State Council, D.S Sennanayake was also Minister of Agriculture and Vice Chairman of the Board of Ministers. The negotiation ended with the Ceylon Independence act of 1947, which formalized the transfer of power. Sennanayake was the founder and leader of the United National Party (UNP). In February 1948 Sri Lanka, or Ceylon as it was still known, became an independent member of the British Commonwelth.
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Flower Watching
Hills Beyond Hills
Lure Of Jungle
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Experience the beauty and charm of Sri Lanka- Wonder of Asia
Sri Lanka is a great place to indulge in some wonderful and refreshing recreational activities that are sure to rejuvenate every fibre of your being. From revelling in the beauty of the lush green tea estates to wandering through the majestic ruins of the temples and palaces, you can really have a wonderful time.
Other activities include mountain hikes, wildlife tours, diving exercises, water sports and so on. In fact, the beaches are so magnificent to behold that just lazing around on one of them can be a wonderful experience.
You will also be able to visit some of its most famous attractions like the Nuwara Eliya hill resort, the cascading waterfalls like the Devon and St Clair's, the Horton Plains, Sri Pada and so on. Besides, you can go on excursions to some of its historic sites like Mihintale, Dambula and Kandy.
Sri Lanka is a small pear shaped country located right at the southern tip of India. It is also known as the tear drop island because of the way it looks in the map of the world or Asia. Its geographic co-ordinates are 7 degrees north and 81 degrees east. Its total area is 65,610 square kilometers.
The land area is 64,740 square kilometers and the area covered by water is 870 square kilometers. Its coastline is 1,340 kilometers long and it has no land boundary. The territorial sea of Sri Lanka is 12 nautical miles and its contiguous zone is 24 nautical miles. The exclusive economic zone of Sri Lanka is 200 nautical miles long and its continental shelf is 200 nautical miles.
The terrain of Sri Lanka is primarily flat, ranging from rolling plain to flat. In the interiors of the south central region of Sri Lanka there are the mountains. The highest point in Sri Lanka is Pidurutalagala, which is 2,524 meters long.
Sri Lanka is easily accessible by air from all the major countries in the world. The international airport at Colombo receives direct flights from Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East. Besides, a huge number of flights from Indian cities like Chennai, Mumbai, Trichy and Thiruvananthapuram also fly to Sri Lanka regularly.
Sri Lanka has a tropical weather that is dominated by monsoon throughout the year. The north east part of Sri Lanka experiences rainfall from December to March and the south western part experiences rainfall from June to October. Sri Lanka is well known for various natural hazards like tornadoes and cyclones that keep recurring at definite intervals.
Sri Lanka is gifted with plenty of natural resources. Among the natural resources of Sri Lanka are limestone, phosphates, graphite, clay, mineral sands, hydropower and gems. As per statistics 13.96% of Sri Lanka's land is arable and 15.24% is used for growing permanent crops. As much as 7,430 square kilometers. The total renewable water resources 50 cubic kilometers. The total freshwater withdrawal per year, on an average, is 12.61 cubic kilometers. Out of this 2% each is reserved for domestic and industrial uses. This boils down to 608 cubic meters per capita per year.
ri Lanka is well equipped with a number of radio stations all over the country and standard internet connections in place. There has been significant improvement in the telephone services over the years. The transportation system is well developed too.
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Sri Lanka is an island of many names - all magically evocative of a tropical land of exotic spices, cool misty highlands, sun-soaked beaches, age-old temples and lost cities. To the ancient Greeks it was Taprobane;to the Arabs, Serendib; to later European conquerors, Ceilao, Zeylan or Ceylon; and in the Sinhala tongue of most of its own people, Sri Lanka - 'Lanka the Blessed'.
A teardrop-shaped island just off the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent, less than 50km (31 miles) away at its closest, Sri Lanka has links with the cultures of India that stretch back beyond history, but it would be a mistake to think of it as an India in miniature.
For the visitor, much of its enduring appeal stems from a near-unique combination of tropical sunshine and superb beaches with a fascinating and colourful culture epitomized by the mighty relics of ancient, vanished empires. All of this is concentrated within one tiny pack- age, just 435km (270 miles) long and 225km (140 miles) at its widest, making it easy to experience much of the best of Sri Lanka within a relatively short time.
It's quite possible to pack into a two-week holiday a tour of the fascinating heritage sites of Anuradhapura, Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa (the so-called 'Cultural Triangle'), a visit to the primal jungles of the Ruhuna National Park, two to three days of scuba diving on the south coast, and still have plenty of time left for lazy days on the beach, visiting botanical gardens, shopping for various arts and crafts, and sampling Sri Lanka's lip- smacking, spicy cuisine.
Sri Lanaka is one of the few countries that have a written record of its history dating over 1500 years. Lord Buddha, founder of Buddhism is said to have visited the country during his lifetime even leaving an imprint of his foot on Adam's Peak, a 7300- foot mountain in the central highlands. The first entries in the Mahavansaya -- or Great History -- date back to 543 BC, which coincides with the arrival of Prince Vijaya to Sri Lanaka. Some 300 years later commenced the Early Anuradhapura Period, with King Devanampiya Tissa, the first ruler. It was on this period that the slip of the Bo tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment, was brought to Sri Lanaka. The late Anuradhapura Period which began in the year 459, saw the reign of King Kasyapa, and construction Sigiriya. The Pollonnaruwa period, which commenced in 1073, witnessed the transfer of the capital from Anuradhapura to Pollonnaruwa. Famed explorer, Marco Polo, arrived in Sri Lanaka in the period between 1254 and 1324.
In 1505 the Portuguese captured the costal belt under it until the Dutch ousted them in 1658. the Dutch were displaced by the British in 1796. the British captured the Kandyan Kingdom in the central Hills and bought the entire country under there rule in 1815 and unified the administration in 1833.A Legislative Council was established in the same year to administer the country. The Governor presided at the Legislative Council meeting and the key officials of the Government were appointed members. Unofficial members representing the different communities were also appointed. But they no power.
The British negotiated the island's dominion status with the leader of the State Council, D.S Sennanayake was also Minister of Agriculture and Vice Chairman of the Board of Ministers. The negotiation ended with the Ceylon Independence act of 1947, which formalized the transfer of power. Sennanayake was the founder and leader of the United National Party (UNP). In February 1948 Sri Lanka, or Ceylon as it was still known, became an independent member of the British Commonwelth.
Beaches
Wild Life
Water falls
Botanical Gardens
Elephant Orohanage
Flower Watching
Hills Beyond Hills
Lure Of Jungle
Namal Uyana
National Park
Rivers
Suggested Tours
Villege Life
Tea Meuseum
Discover Sri Lanka - All about beaches, wild life, culture and religions. Everything a traveller should know about Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lanka - The 7 most beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka
Best time to visit Sri Lanka for beach holidays
The great thing: this country is a year-round holiday destination due to the fact that the monsoon is different depending on the area.
If you want to go to the south and west coast of Sri Lanka the best time to visit is from December to April. For the east coast the time between April and September is the best time. To make things easier we added a recommendation when to go to each of the listed beach spots below.
1) Beruwala & Bentota
This very long sand beach is without any doubt one of the most beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka. Besides the fact that it is palm-lined it is a great destionation for families as the water is very shallow here. Moreover Beruwala is located very close to the capital Colombo (only a 2h drive).
Best time to visit Beruwala:
October to mid of April
Things to do in Beruwala & Bentota:
The Masjid-ul-Abrar is the oldest mosque of Sri Lanka // make a river safari at the Bentota river, located south of Beruwala and spot crocodiles, birds and varanidaes // water activities like snorkeling and diving at the nearby reef // turtle research center Kosgoda (a short drive south)
2) Hikkaduwa
Hikkaduwa is a very popular beach and is situated 100km south of Colombo. Especially during the high season this is the place to go for party lovers as there are many clubs and bars nearby.
Best time to visit Hikkaduwa:
October to mid of April
Things to do in Hikkaduwa:
The nearby reef is a great spot for snorkeling
3) Unawatuna & Galle
The old town and the Fort of Galle are part of the UNESCO World Heritage and absolutely worth a visit. Pastel colored houses with wooden patios and small shops selling jewelry and handicrafts. Don't miss out to climb the walls to enjoy the view to the sea and watch sea turtles.
Galle itself doesn't have great beaches – therefore you should go for the short busride to Unawatuna.
Best time to visit Galle:
October to mid of April
Things to do in Galle:
Old town of Galle // climb the lighthouse for the best views // go running at the jungle beach of Unawatuna in the morning and watch the cute animals!
4) Mirissa
This beach is much calmer than Unawatuna – it is less touristy and offers colorful sunset as well as a beach full of beautiful mussels and stones.
Best time to visit Mirissa:
October to mid of April
Things to do in Mirissa:
Most tourists are coming for whale watching. You can book the expeditions mostly directly at your accommodation. If you are lucky you'll come to see blue whales // Watch the famous Stick-Fishermen doing their job in the evening at the rocks close to the beach
5) Yala
he beach of Yala is the only one in this list where you are not able to go for a swim due to dangerous currents. Nevertheless it is a great spot for a walk along the beach and watch the power of the water. Even more exciting: right next door you are able to see elephants, crocodile and even leopards on a safari!
Best time to visit Yala:
April – August (best time for safaris)
Things to do in Yala:
The wildlife safaris are the number one reason for a visit to Yala – beside the animals the huge park is also impressive in matters of its landscape. I recommend staying for several days and going on more than just one safari!
6) Arugam Bay
Arugam Bay is a surf beach on the east coast. As it is a predominantly muslim area you should wear long clothes if you're a woman. Regarding the prices Arugam Bay is much more expensive than the beaches on the west coast.
Best time to visit Arugam Bay:
April till September
Things to do in Arugam Bay:
If you walk south along the beach for about an hour you'll get to a lake area with crocodiles and elephant // In the morning you can watch the fisherman doing their work at the beach
7) Uppuveli, Nilaveli & Trincomalee
Uppuveli Beach is situated at the outskirts of Trincomalee and offers wide beaches this is why the majority of the hotels and resorts can be found here. If you manage to get up early you'll be rewarded with a beautiful sunrise at the beach.
Nilaveli is located a bit more out of town and therefore it is much quiter here. You can do excursions to Pigeon Island from both beaches, the coral reef is considered to be the best snorkeling spot in Sri Lanka – a wide range of exotic animals can be found here (even reef sharks!).
Best time to visit Trincomalee:
April till September is the best time but also during the monsoon season you can be lucky. I was there at the beginning of November, only excursions have been quite hard to find or have not been possible.
Things to do in Trincomalee:
Pigeon Island (coral reef, book tours right at the beach) // Whale & Delfin Watching in the bay of Trincomalee // Fort Frederick & Koneswaram temple
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