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Horton plains and worlds end

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Horton Plains & World’s End Horton Plains National Park is a beautiful nature reserve with mysterious landscapes and mountains. The park is located on a 2000-meter high plateau and includes grasslands, thick forests, foggy lakes, waterfalls and huge rocks. It is an excellent place for birdwatchers, but there are more animals such as boar monkeys, deer and even some leopards. The most famous highlight in the park is World’s End. Here the plateau ends in a deep abyss of 870 meters. This provides an amazing view of the surrounding villages, tea plantations and the valley. You have the best view at sunrise in the dry season (October to March). After 9 o’clock in the morning it is often very foggy. Dont forget to get a photo like this.....   Travel tips Horton Plains & World’s End – Horton Plains is approximately 1 hour’s drive from Nuwara Eliya. You can book a complete tour or just the transport. A return by minivan costs around € 25. – The walk from the entrance of Horton Plai...

Galle

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Galle Dont forget to visit galle when you visit to sri lanka .Galle is located on the south coast of Sri Lanka and is teeming with Dutch-colonial buildings. The city is best known for its 17th century Dutch Fort. The well-preserved Fort is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and was built to protect the Sri Lanka colony in the VOC era. Inside the walls you will find museums, churches, temples, mosques, shops and various colonial buildings. We recommend a visit to the Dutch Reformed Church, containing tombstones of Dutchmen dating back to the year 1662. Also look for the Dutch street signs that you can find in many places. Then take a walk on the walls along the sea and observe the young locals who have their favorite “hang out spot” here.   Travel tips Galle – Galle is a great location to spend a night during your tour in Sri Lanka. But you can also choose to visit Galle as a trip. You will spend a few hours there and you can stay in one of the nearby coastal towns such as Hikkaduwa ...

yala national park

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Yala National Park lots of animals such as Leopards, elephants, water buffalo, monkeys, jackals, crocodiles and hornbills; they all live in the very diverse nature reserve of Yala National Park. Yala, also called Ruhunu Park, is one of the best game parks in Sri Lanka to go on safari. Your chances of spotting elephants in the wild are quite high, with a population of a few hundred elephants. Due to the successful leopard project, you will also find a relatively large number of leopards in Yala. We spotted one on a broad branch in a tree, an amazing sight!   Travel tips Yala National Park Go on a jeep safari in Yala and book a half or full day tour. Safaris can be arranged at most hotels and at the entrance of the park. The jeeps are often open on the side and have a roof for sun protection. Entrance fees for the Yala National Park are approximately € 15 per adult per day. Children 6-12 receive a 50% discount. Check the condition of the jeep with which you are going on a safari. The...

Anuradhapura

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Anuradhapura Royal city Anuradhapura is a paradise for lovers of temples, stupas, giant Buddha statues and history. The entire area is on the UNESCO World Heritage List because of the well-reserved temple ruins and historic buildings. Important sights in Anuradhapura are the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi, the tree under which Buddha found enlightenment, and the white 92-meter-high Ruwanweliseya stupa. The nearby temple complex of Mihintale is also worth a visit. Many religious buildings in the city are more than 2000 years old.lot of people are visiting to anuradhapura to worship.   Travel tips Anuradhapura – Anuradhapura has so many temples that you need at least 2 days to see the most important ones. For those who don’t like temples, there is not much else to do in this city .

Arugam bay

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Arugam Bay Arugam Bay is Sri Lanka’s surfers hotspot! In this small town on the east coast you will find perfect waves from April to September, some years even to November. There is a real “surfers vibe” with various surf schools, board shops and relaxed bars where you can linger all day. Arugam Bay is very quiet outside the high season, many local tents are closing their doors this month. The sea is quite rough in this tropical bay. You can swim, but keep the current in mind. Also make sure that the tours to the mangroves do not miss.   Travel tips Arugam Bay – If you travel to Arugam Bay by public transport, take the bus to Pottuvil (4 km away). You usually travel via Siyambulanduwa (37 km to the west) and you can take a bus there to Pottuvil. Buses don’t go very often, so plan your trip in advance. dont forget to surf in arugam bay

Hikkaduwa

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Hikkaduwa Sri Lanka has many beautiful beaches. Hikkaduwa is one of the popular beach destinations on the south coast of the country. Ever since the 1970s  tourists have been coming here to enjoy waving palm trees and the relaxed “hippie & surfers vibe”. The growing number of hotels and restaurants has unfortunately led to quite a bit of erosion, but the sand seems to be slowly returning to Hikkaduwa beach. You will also find nice cafes and restaurants on the beach and you can go diving and snorkeling. In terms of hotels there is something for everyone; from simple to luxury. Travel tips Hikkaduwa – Are you coming to Hikkaduwa to surf? Then the months November to April are the best period for your visit.this is the most beautifull beach in sri lanka.

Dambulla cave temples

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Dambulla Cave Temples Dambulla is a “must” during your trip through Sri Lanka, but only because of the famous Dambulla Cave Temples! The caves are on top of a 160 meter high rock, from where a giant golden Buddha is luring you inside. There are 5 different caves that you can visit with around 150 different Buddha statues and murals. The beautiful images vary in size. Many have been here for 2000 years, when King Valagamba sought refuge in the caves and had the temples carved out of it. Dambulla is a popular place of pilgrimage among Sri Lankan Buddhists. The view over the area is also beautiful here.   Travel tips Dambulla Entrance fees for the Dambulla Cave Temples are approximately € 10 per adult, children are free. Apart from the cave temples, Dambulla does not have much to offer visitors anymore. We therefore advise you not to stay in this busy city longer than necessary during your holiday in Sri Lanka. Plan your visit to the Dambulla Cave Temples on the outward or return jour...