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Tag Archives: Sri Lanka
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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Tagged Baker Falls, Horton Plains National Park, Kirigalpotta, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, Totapola, World's End
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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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Tagged Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, The Hill Club, Victoria Park
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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
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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Tagged Botanical Gardens, Canonball tree, Javanese Fig Tree, Kandy, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
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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
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