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07/11/2024

Sri Lanka Crowned ‘Most Desirable Island in the World’!

At the prestigious Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2024 in London, Sri Lanka claimed the Gold, rising to the top as the “Most Desirable Island in the World”! From the timeless beauty of Sigiriya Rock and the ancient ruins of Anuradhapura to lush tea plantations and leopard-filled jungles, Sri Lanka’s wonders have captivated hearts worldwide. This award marks a powerful moment in Sri Lanka’s journey, celebrating the island’s vibrant culture, breathtaking landscapes, and resilient spirit.

Here’s to the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, where every journey is unforgettable! 🏆💚

See More: https://www.wanderlustmagazine.com/inspiration/wanderlust-travel-awards-2024-the-results/

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17/08/2024

Esela Perahara 2024
The Kandy Esala Perahera, also known as the Festival of the Tooth, is a grand procession held annually in July and August in Kandy, Sri Lanka. This historic event celebrates and pays homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha, which is enshrined at the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy.

01/01/2024

“Embrace the enchanting beauty of Sri Lanka in the New Year!

🌴 Wishing our wonderful followers a year filled with awe-inspiring adventures, cultural discoveries, and unforgettable moments. Let the journey begin!

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29/12/2023

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐚, 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚! 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝’𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞-𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐎𝐝𝐲𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐲..
Ella is a small town in the Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka governed by an Urban Council. It is approximately 200 kilometres east of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 1,041 metres above sea level. The area has a rich bio-diversity, dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna.
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04/12/2023

What is Pekoe Trail?

The Pekoe Trail is a 300 km (186.4 mile) trekking route from the Hanthana Mountains near Kandy to the hill station of Nuwara Eliya.On the way, you’ll pass through the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka across a variety of landscapes

The route takes its name from the numerous tea estates it passes through, their undulating hills carpeted in emerald-coloured tea plants (‘pekoe’ refers to high quality black tea grown in Sri Lanka).

The trail is the brainchild of adventurer and trail extraordinaire Miguel Cunat, who spent many years hiking in the central highlands of Sri Lanka designing The Pekoe Trail. Migel Cunat is Spanish by birth and he has been living in Sri Lanka since 2003. He has contributed immensely to the development of tourism of the country. He was awarded Conde Nast top traveler specialist for Sri Lanka.

The 300 km trail has been sectioned into 22 stages, each averaging about 12 km ( 7.46 mi) and of varying levels of difficulty based on the elevation gain.

Stages of Pekoe Trail, distances and average time to complete are as below

01. Hanthana to Galaha - 13.8km - 3h 52min
02.Galaha to Loolkandura - 14.69km - 4h 45min
03.Loolkandura to Thalawatenna - 17.23km - 5h 50min
04.Thalawatenna to Kumbaloluwa - 9.5km - 3h 38min
05.Kumbaloluwa to Watagoda - 11.85km - 3h 47min
06.Watagoda to Kotagala - 14.86km - 4h 15min
07.Kotalagal to Norwood - 15.5km - 4h 37min
08.Norwood to Bogawantalawa - 15.85km - 4h 40min
09.Bogawantalawa to Dayagama - 16.46km - 5h 3min
10. Dayagama to Horton Plains - 14.9km - 4h 20min
11.Horton Plains to Udaweriya - 13.12km - 4h 2min
12.Udaweriya to Haputale - 14.76km - 4h 54min
13. Haputale to St Catherine’s Seat - 13.48km - 4h 11min
14.St Catherine’s seat to Makulella - 9.38km - 3h 12min
15.Makulella to Ella - 10.12km - 2h 56min
16.Ella to Demodara - 8.75km - 2h 50min
17.Demodara to Haliela - 12.99km - 4h 20min
18.Haliela to Atampitiya - 13.96km - 4h 9min
19.Atampitiya to Loonuwatte - 18.6km - 5h 50min
20.Loonuwatte to Udupussellawa - 12.37km - 4h 2min
21.Udupussellawa to Kandapola - 16.71km - 5h 30min
22.Kandapola to Nuwara Eliya - 10.81km - 3h 2min
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02/10/2023

Nuwaraeliya - Sri lanka 🇱🇰

Nuwara Eliya is a city in the tea country hills of central Sri Lanka. The naturally landscaped Hakgala Botanical Gardens displays roses and tree ferns, and shelters monkeys and blue magpies. Nearby Seetha Amman Temple, a colorful Hindu shrine, is decorated with religious figures. Densely forested Galway's Land National Park is a sanctuary for endemic and migratory bird species, including bulbuls and flycatchers.

17/09/2023

🌀Take the journey to enjoy the view...♥️🇱🇰

Experience the enchanting paradise of Sri Lanka, a vibrant island nation nestled in the Indian Ocean, as you embark on a remarkable journey that will captivate your senses. Known for its breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and warm hospitality, Sri Lanka offers a truly unique and unforgettable experience for foreign travelers.a.w.a___

02/09/2023

Chariot path - Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

The Chariot's Path in Sri Lanka refers to the ancient trail believed to be associated with the Rama-Ravana legend from the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. It is said to be the path that Ravana's chariot took when he abducted Sita. However, the exact location and existence of this path are still a subject of debate and legend, and there is no concrete historical evidence to pinpoint its exact location. It is often considered a part of Sri Lanka's rich mythology and cultural heritage.

30/08/2023

සිදී යන මස්කෙලිය ජලාශය

13/08/2023

Stunning Ariel shots around Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 by

Experience the enchanting paradise of Sri Lanka, a vibrant island nation nestled in the Indian Ocean, as you embark on a remarkable journey that will captivate your senses. Known for its breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and warm hospitality, Sri Lanka offers a truly unique and unforgettable experience for foreign travelers.

19/07/2023

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Sri Lankan mountains, a captivating realm that will leave you awe-inspired. Nestled in the heart of the island, these mist-clad peaks offer a serene and majestic escape for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike.

09/07/2023

Uga Jungle Beach - Sri lanka 🇱🇰

One of the more secluded beaches in the southern coast, Jungle Beach is an idyllic stretch of golden sands that allow you to admire the grandeur of the Rumassala Hill on one side, and the stunning Indian Ocean on the other.

04/07/2023

Malsiripura - Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

Malsiripura is a locality in North Western Province. Malsiripura is situated nearby to the localities Megoda Diyature and Dombagomuwa.

20/06/2023

Horton plains - Sri lanka 🇱🇰
Horton Plains National Park is a protected region in the central province of the country. It is rich in bio diversity including many plants which are endemic not only to Sri Lanka but to the plains itself. The plains are the source of three major rivers in Sri Lanka, namely Mahaweli, Kelani and Walawe. The Sri Lankan sambar deer is a typically featured mammal in this region along with many species of birds endemic to the Horton Plains. Popular tourist attractions of the area are Great World’s End Drop and Baker’s Falls waterfall. The region was given the status of a national park in 1988.

03/06/2023

Wasgamuwa - Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

Wasgamuwa National Park is a natural park in Sri Lanka situated in the Matale and Polonnaruwa Districts. It was declared to protect and to make a refuge for the displaced wild animals during the Mahaweli Development Project in 1984 and is one of the four National Parks designated under the Project.

17/05/2023

Peradeniya Botanical Garden - Sri lanka 🇱🇰

The Royal Botanic Gardens at Peradeniya was established in 1821, six years after the final occupation of the Kandyan Kingdom by the English. The site is less than 5.5 Km from Kandy on the Colombo Road, and occupies a loop of the river Mahaweli, which surrounds it on all sides except the south, where it is bounded by the main road. The area 61.25 ha in extent, is about 1550ft from sea level. More than 4000 species of plants including woody trees, Palms, Ferns, Orchids and shrubs currently present within the gardens.

16/05/2023

Narangala - Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

වචනවලට පුලුවන්ද මේ හැගීම විස්තර කරන්න
මට තාම තේරෙන් නැ කන්දක් උඩදි දැනෙන හැගීම
විස්තර කරන්න 🥺🍃❤️

Narangala is a picturesque and magnificent mountain situated in the Badulla district of Uva province. The beautiful Narangala Mountain rises up to about 1527 meters and is the second highest mountain in the Uva province. The mountain is special in two ways. First is that it has two parts of one which is a rectangular shaped plateau and the other one being a triangular shaped peak. The other specialty is the location of the Narangala Mountain. It is located at the edge of Uva while pointing out towards a gap formed between the valleys of Uma oya, Badulu oya and Loggal oya. This gap opens up a wide view towards the Mahaweli flood plains which extends up to Trincomalee.

12/05/2023

Trincomalee- Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
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