By train across Sri Lanka | DW Documentary
Asia’s most beautiful railway line? The “Main Line” cuts through tea plantations and jungle, then passes Buddhist temples and relicts of the British Empire.
In the 19th century the British built a railway in what was then their colony of Ceylon. Their idea was to transport goods such as tea from the highlands to the port of Colombo. Today it’s mainly only locals and tourists who use the so-called Main Line. The route is considered one of the most picturesque in the whole of Asia.
Our trip takes us from the capital, Colombo, to Ella in the highlands. Our first stop is one of the country’s largest elephant orphanages. And then on to Kandy, the former capital of the Singhalese kingdom. The city is home to the famous Temple of the Tooth, which is said to house the Buddha’s top left canine. The train then winds its way further up into the highlands. We watch tea pickers at work and go to a tea factory to discover where the aroma comes from. Nuwara Eliya is Sri Lanka’s highest town at an altitude of almost 1900 meters, where a racecourse still brings the colonial era back to life. The stations have also retained their own colonial charm: in 1901, a signaling system was set up to make the long journey safer. And those suffering from the altitude can catch their breath at the final stop, the spa in Ella.
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Experience Sri Lanka: Dambulla Cave Temple
You know Sri Lanka is home to some incredible temples, but which ones do you absolutely have to visit? The answer, or at least one answer, is Dambulla Cave Temple. No trip to Sri Lanka is complete without thoroughly exploring this ancient structure, and we’re here to prove it.
As the spiritual centre for Buddhists in Sri Lanka, the Dambulla Cave Temple is a must-visit for travellers looking to find some inner peace. Or, since the structure is also over two thousand years old, it’s a great chance to soak up some history and learn more about the rich culture of Sri Lanka! The temple complex offers something for everyone, be they photographers, explorers, or spiritualists.
The Dambulla Cave Temple is home to three major caves and over one hundred and fifty statues of Buddha, each uniquely posed and vibrantly painted. Time truly stands still in the caves, as the darkness preserves the paint and other decorations.
Make sure to follow our tips for exploring these caves: respecting the traditions and customs of the temple by dressing modestly is extremely important when visiting a place with religious significance such as Dambulla Cave Temple. Snap pictures of the temple monkeys, but be careful: they’re known to have sticky fingers!
We know you won’t be able to resist the allure of the Dambulla Cave Temple for much longer, and why should you? Sri Lanka is practically begging for you to visit. Maybe it’s time for you to start planning your own adventure!
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Travelling around Sri Lanka Jan 2017 - Dec 2018.
Colombo - Mirissa - Udawalawe - Tissamaharama - Yala - Nuwara Eliya - Nallathanniya - Sri Pada (Adam's Peak) - Ella - Kandy - Negombo.
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