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Colombo, Sri Lanka
Colombo was the first city we visited and after landing at 4 am our driver
decided to get us around the city. We were tired after two long flights but so
excited to discover a new country. The best thing about getting around so early
is that you don’t get much traffic and you are able to enjoy the city in the
right way. Our first advice before landing is to hire a driver, that will take
you to your hotel destination. Outside of the airport, you will find taxi and
tuk-tuk, ready for a ride, but planning in advance, especially if is the first
time in a country. Colombo is a busy city but with its own charm, soon as you
land you will understand why.
- Red Mosque
- Pettah Floating Market
- Pettah Market
- Gangaramaya Temple
- Captain's Garden Hindu Temple
- National Museum of Colombo
- Independence Memorial Hall
- Colombo Lighthouse
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Jaffna, Sri Lanka
While the rest of the country is well known, like Kandy, Ella, Colombo, and
Nuwara Elya, Jaffna is only recently appearing on the travel guides about Sri
Lanka. This is the biggest city in the North of the country. This part is led by
the Tamils with a strong Hindu culture influence, separated from the South with
the Sinhalese and Buddhist culture. In the north is spoken another language with
a prominence of Hindu Temples. The society is influenced by Southern India, with
changes in the food preparation, the attitude of the locals, that are more
private. Despite all of that, we define Jaffna as an unknown treasure of Sri
Lanka because of the cultural heritage. In Sri Lanka, religion is really
important. We were so impressed with how two different faiths, Buddhism and
Hinduism are living together sharing spaces, working together for a better
country. We have to say also, that the minoring of Catholic and Islam, are well
integrated into society.
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Nainativu, Sri Lanka
Nainativu is a small island off the coast of Jaffna, it is the perfect place to
understand the balance between Buddhists and Hindus in Sri Lanka. This island is
important for both religions and pilgrimage destination.
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Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Continuing our amazing 10 days Sri Lanka Itinerary with a trip to Anuradhapura.
A three hours ride from Jaffna will take you into the wild scenarios of Sri
Lanka. Just 200 Kilometres away from the biggest city of the Country Colombo,
Anuradhapura is considered a UNESCO World Heritage site. Contemplated as one of
the most ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura was the most iconic places
that we saw during our Sri Lanka itinerary 10 days. There are many places to see
around Anuradhapura and we listed our favourite which you can’t miss visiting.
- Moonstone II
- Sacred City of Anuradhapura
- Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Tree
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Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
- Sigiriya
- From Habarana or Sigiriya: Minneriya National Park Safari
- Sigiriya: Rock Fortress Guided Walking Tour
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Kandy, Sri Lanka
If you are interested in visiting Sri Lanka, you should consider going in deep
in the local culture. Visit Kandy for a full immersion in the history of an
amazing Country. This post will inspire you to organize an amazing trip in the
middle of the pearl of the Indian Ocean. Those are the best 10 things to do in
Kandy, the cultural Capital of Sri Lanka. Nestled in the green hills of Sri
Lanka, surrounded by mountains and embellished by a lake that enhances unique
and unspoiled landscapes, Kandy is a place to visit in Sri Lanka.
- Temple of the Tooth
- Royal Botanical Gardens
- Kandy Lake
- Royal Botanical Gardens
- International Buddhist Museum
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Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
Usually, when getting the famous blue train most of the people stop in Ella, but
we didn’t. We went to discover the Little England of Sri Lanka. Actually, it was
like England as the weather was pretty much the same, cold and foggy. But the
cold didn’t stop us to explore this lovely city where is known for its tea
plantation and tea factory.
- Lovers Leap Falls
- Horton Plains National Park Tour & Scenic Train Ride
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Negombo, Sri Lanka
Ending your Sri Lanka 10 day itinerary in the best way. We stayed at Jetwing sea
Hotel where we had direct access from our terrace to the beach. It’s a lovely
hotel where to spend the last night before flying. Jetwing sea hotel is like a
paradise hotel where you can have everything, starting into a swimming pool and
ending into the sea. As it was our last night in Sri Lanka we wanted to make the
most of it even if we were exhausted.
- Negombo Water Treatment Plant
- Negombo fort