Showing posts with label Sri Lanka. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sri Lanka. Show all posts

Tuesday, 31 March 2020

Sri Lanka | From Galle to Colombo – Get Yourself Spirited Away With This Scenic Train Ride

Sri Lanka | From Galle to Colombo – Get Yourself Spirited Away With This Scenic Train Ride

For other places of attractions in Sri Lanka, read my travel guide with sample itinerary and cost breakdown ➢ 12 Days Sri Lanka In Less Than RM2.2K - Visa Application, Sample Itinerary & Cost BreakdownI mentioned in my earlier post that train ride is one of the most important mode of transport in Sri Lanka. It is not only...

Monday, 23 March 2020

​Sri Lanka | Galle Fort – A Blend of Portuguese, Dutch and British

​Sri Lanka | Galle Fort – A Blend of Portuguese, Dutch and British

Galle was our last city in Sri Lanka before we fly out of the country, and due to our short time we only walked around Galle Fort, the most iconic site in the whole of Galle.For other places of attractions in Sri Lanka, read my travel guide with sample itinerary and cost breakdown ➢ 12 Days Sri Lanka In...

Monday, 16 March 2020

Sri Lanka | Mirissa Whale Watching – An Incredible Experience You Shouldn’t Miss!

Sri Lanka | Mirissa Whale Watching – An Incredible Experience You Shouldn’t Miss!

Before I visited Sri Lanka, I didn’t know that whale watching is a thing. Thanks to our trip to Sri Lanka, particularly Mirissa, I found out that it is one of the main attraction of the country. I’ve not even been on a dolphin watching tour before, let alone whales, so I was extremely excited when we reached...

Wednesday, 11 March 2020

Sri Lanka | Dondra Temple – The Dark and Ugly Side of A Otherwise Beautiful Temple

Sri Lanka | Dondra Temple – The Dark and Ugly Side of A Otherwise Beautiful Temple

For other places of attractions in Sri Lanka, read my travel guide with sample itinerary and cost breakdown ➢ 12 Days Sri Lanka In Less Than RM2.2K - Visa Application, Sample Itinerary & Cost BreakdownLocated in the heart of Dondra city, Dondra Temple or more appropriately known as Uthpalawanna Sri Upulvan Devalaya or Tenawaram Temple is one of the...

Friday, 6 March 2020

Sri Lanka | Dondra Light House – The Southernmost Tip of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka | Dondra Light House – The Southernmost Tip of Sri Lanka

A trip to a lighthouse is probably the last thing to ever cross my mind when I imagine my visit to Sri Lanka. But as soon as I found out that we were going to see a lighthouse, my interest piqued! This is because the lighthouse I’ve ever been to in Malaysia was somehow lacking aesthetically and I...

Tuesday, 3 March 2020

Sri Lanka | Mirissa Beaches – Sri Lanka’s Beach Paradise?

Sri Lanka | Mirissa Beaches – Sri Lanka’s Beach Paradise?

Mirissa is one of the major beach town in southern Sri Lanka. From beautiful beaches, surf waves, whale watching to great bars and restaurants, Mirissa has a lot to offer and has become one of the most visited beach town among foreign tourists. This makes Mirissa a fun-packed hub with many activities to fill your time although it...

Friday, 28 February 2020

Sri Lanka | Beautiful Beaches Once Wiped Out By Tsunami

Sri Lanka | Beautiful Beaches Once Wiped Out By Tsunami

26 December 2014. Sri Lanka was one of the countries struck by the tsunami. More than 30,000 people were killed and Sri Lanka’s southern coast was badly damaged. Tangalle was one of the beach town destroyed by the deadly tsunami more 10 years ago.For other places of attractions in Sri Lanka, read my travel guide with sample itinerary...

Saturday, 22 February 2020

Sri Lanka | Udawalawe National Park – Unforgettable Safari Adventure

Sri Lanka | Udawalawe National Park – Unforgettable Safari Adventure

Udawalawe or Yala?  This is pretty much the question everyone would ask themselves when trying to decide on which safari to go to. These national parks are both in the Southern Province, so many people find themselves torn between the two options when selecting on to go to.  ...

Wednesday, 19 February 2020

Sri Lanka | Little Adam’s Peak – An Easy Scenic Hike in Ella

Sri Lanka | Little Adam’s Peak – An Easy Scenic Hike in Ella

Those who have visited or planned to visit Sri Lanka are no stranger to Adam’s Peak, a 2,243 m tall conical mountain located in central Sri Lanka. But no, today I’m going to talk about Little Adam’s Peak which is located 130km away in Ella. Stands at only 1,141m high, Little Adam’s Peak is nowhere near its more...

Wednesday, 12 February 2020

​​Sri Lanka | Nine Arches Bridge – The Little Glenfinnan of Sri Lanka

​​Sri Lanka | Nine Arches Bridge – The Little Glenfinnan of Sri Lanka

The Nine Arches Bridge Built between Ella and Demodara stations, the Nine Arches Bridge is a viaduct bridge built in 1921, entirely of bricks, rocks and cement without a single piece of steel. It is one of the most iconic structure in Sri Lanka and perhaps the most photographed tourist destination. Locally known as “Ahas Namaye Palama” which...

Friday, 7 February 2020

Sri Lanka | Lipton Seat – The Best Lookout Point in Haputale

Sri Lanka | Lipton Seat – The Best Lookout Point in Haputale

“Lipton”. Perhaps the most recognisable name among all tea brands. Did you know that it all started in Sri Lanka? In 1890, Sir Thomas Lipton saw an opportunity to market to tea to the masses instead of limiting it as something only the elite could afford. He bought miles upon miles of tea plantations in Sri Lanka, cut...

Tuesday, 4 February 2020

Sri Lanka | Nuwara Eliya – The Little England of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka | Nuwara Eliya – The Little England of Sri Lanka

Only a few hours from Colombo, Nuwara Eliya sits in a hill country at 1868m, in eternal temperate winter, where the British once spent their pastimes such as fox hunting, deer hunting, elephant hunting, polo, golf and cricket. Mist-shrouded mountains and terraced tea plantations surround the town, with abundance of local brew for their enjoyment. With many of...

Saturday, 25 January 2020

Sri Lanka | From Kandy to Ella – One of The World’s Most Scenic Train Ride

Sri Lanka | From Kandy to Ella – One of The World’s Most Scenic Train Ride

For other places of attractions in Sri Lanka, read my travel guide with sample itinerary and cost breakdown ➢ 12 Days Sri Lanka In Less Than RM2.2K - Visa Application, Sample Itinerary & Cost BreakdownThey say, the best way to see Sri Lanka is by taking the train, and you know what? That’s definitely true. Train travel in Sri...

Friday, 24 January 2020

Sri Lanka | Kandy – Cultural Capital of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka | Kandy – Cultural Capital of Sri Lanka

For other places of attractions in Sri Lanka, read my travel guide with sample itinerary and cost breakdown ➢ 12 Days Sri Lanka In Less Than RM2.2K - Visa Application, Sample Itinerary & Cost Breakdown Kandy which its name often reminds me of candy, is the country’s second largest city after Colombo. The city is only about 3 hours...

Wednesday, 22 January 2020

Sri Lanka | Mawanella – A Side Trip From Kandy You Can Live Without

Sri Lanka | Mawanella – A Side Trip From Kandy You Can Live Without

Our fourth day in Sri Lanka was out of ordinary. Instead of sticking to the mainstream travel destinations in Sri Lanka, we made a one day one night trip to Mawanella, a town about one and a half hour bus away from Kandy. Mawanella is a fairly unpopular choice among travellers and the reason is quite obvious –...

Tuesday, 21 January 2020

Sri Lanka | Dambulla Cave Temple - Masterpiece Of Exceptional Craftsmanship

Sri Lanka | Dambulla Cave Temple - Masterpiece Of Exceptional Craftsmanship

Sigiriya is an attraction not to be missed while in Sri Lanka. However, a visit to the famous Lion Rock should take no more than 3-4 hours. With nothing else to do around Sigiriya, where else should travellers go for the day? Thankfully, 30 minutes away from Sigiriya in the city of Dambulla lies another UNESCO Heritage that...

Sunday, 19 January 2020

Sri Lanka | Sigiriya – The Majestic Lion Rock Fortress

Sri Lanka | Sigiriya – The Majestic Lion Rock Fortress

A trip to Sri Lanka is never complete without a visit to Sigirya, the famous Lion Rock we have all seen on the internet. It’s the symbol of Sri Lanka, the proud Unesco Heritage site and often considered the eighth wonder of the world. It is also part of the Cultural Triangle route of Sri Lanka along with...

Friday, 17 January 2020

Sri Lanka | The Ancient City of Polonnaruwa – A Glory of The Past

Sri Lanka | The Ancient City of Polonnaruwa – A Glory of The Past

Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa are two of the five ancient cities of Sri Lanka, which forms part of the cultural triangle, along with Sigiriya, Dambulla and Kandy. They are Sri Lanka’s most ancient kingdoms and are both World’s UNESCO Heritage sites. However, most people do not have the time or enthusiasm to visit both ruined cities, and so do...

Wednesday, 15 January 2020

12 Days Sri Lanka In Less Than RM2.2K - Visa Application, Sample Itinerary & Cost Breakdown

12 Days Sri Lanka In Less Than RM2.2K - Visa Application, Sample Itinerary & Cost Breakdown

Being located at the south of India, I had always thought that Sri Lanka was like a mini version of India. So, when I found flight promo to Sri Lanka, I bought it without hesitation. After all, it’s always good to explore somewhere milder before I see India. "If I can survive Sri Lanka, then I can try...

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