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Sri Lanka day 19 – Nuwara Eliya

Horton Plains National Park is a beautiful, undulating plateau over 2000m above sea level covered with a mix of wild grasslads and thick forest. There are a number of walks in the park which start from the Farr Inn – … Continue reading

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Sri Lanka day 18 – Nuwara Eliya

There is not much in the way of interesting sights in Nuwara Eliya, apart from Victoria Park,  It is more of a base for trekking, walking and excursions.  Today we take a three-and-a-half hour walk to the top of Single … Continue reading

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Sri Lanka day 16 – Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

It’s an early start to catch the train to Peradeniya for the onward connection to Nuwara Eliya in the heart of the hill country.  We have booked first class tickets in the observation car and are pleasantly surprised to discover … Continue reading

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Sri Lanka day 15 – Kandy

We are staying an extra two days in Kandy, mainly to slow down after the rather hectic three-day tour of the ancient cities, but also to do justice to Kandy.  The bus fare into Kandy sets us back 6 rupees, … Continue reading

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Sri Lanka day 14 – Kandy

The most important cultural and spiritual attraction in Kandy is the Tooth Relic Temple on the northern edge of the Lake.  The temple houses one of the Buddha’s teeth – probably the most important Buddhist relic in Sri Lanka and … Continue reading

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Sri Lanka, Day 1 London

An easy enough start to the long haul from London to Colombo – a door-to-door journey on London transport to the Travelodge in Hounslow.  Not the height of luxury by any means but quite adequate for an overnight stay prior … Continue reading

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