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 we. After much consideration, we pick Polonnaruwa although both cities have their own distinctive characteristic to call decisively in favour of either.

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 India," so I thought.

Every year at the end of December, I take a trip down memory lane, recalling my journey for the year, penning down what I’ve done, where I’ve been, and planning what and where I would head to the following year. It’s a habit ever since I moved to Singapore in 2014. First, as a short post on Facebook, then subsequently turning into a blog post from 2017 onwards after starting this blog in 2016. It’s a tradition I would love to see myself carrying on.

KorGa (Korbu-Gayong) 

KorGa (also known as Korbu and Gayong) are the two G7 of Peninsular Malaysia (G7 = 7 highest summit of Peninsular Malaysia, above 7000 feet).  

(G2) Gunung Korbu 2183m / 7162ft  

(G4) Gunung Gayong 2173m / 7129ft 

I first heard about G7 after my Mount Tahan hike in 2016, thanks to fellow Tahan hikers who keep brainwashing me with the idea of completing G7. G7 is a bucket list for most hikers and as my passion on hiking grows, Korbu and Gayong have been among the two mountains I've always wanted to tick off my list.