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Central Sri Lanka: Things to do in Kandy, Sigiriya & Polonnaruwa (Tropical Escape #1)
The first episode of the Tropical Escape is all about things to do in Central Sri Lanka featuring spots like Kandy, Sigiriya and the Ancient City of Polonnaruwa
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Sri Lanka is an island country in South East Asia which has maritime borders with India to the northwest and the Maldives to the southwest.
After a 30 year long civil war which ended in 2009 the diverse country is now opening up more an more for tourism.
The goal of this series is to give you an introduction to the country and the neighboring Maldives starting with Sri Lankas tea region, temples and the rock fortress of sigiriya in this episode.
After arrival we are traveling from Colombo to Kandy by train to take in all the impressive views along the way. In Kandy I go on a river excursion to spot birds along the Mahaweli river before visiting the temple of the tooth in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy.
The tea region around Nuwara Eliya is close to Kandy - you should go there by taking the train from Kandy to Ella. Make sure to visit a tea factory, too!
In the north of Central Sri Lanka the Lion Rock Sigiriya is definitely a Must-Visit. Another one is the Ancient City of Polonnaruwa and the Kaudulla National Park.
This part of the trip was executed within 2weeks by using tuk tuk, buses, boats and trains - following I list all the places I visited & Things to do in Central Sri Lanka:
- Mahaweli River
- Kandy
- Temple of the Tooth
- train from Kandy to Ella
- Nuwara Eliya & tea factories
- Dambulla
- Sigiriya & scenic flight
- Ancient City of Polonnaruwa
- Kaudulla National Park
I'm excited to share all my experiences in Sri Lanka & the Maldives over the course of the next 3-4 weeks with you. In the next episodes I will take you to the south and east coast of Sri Lanka - we will go on an leopard safari, will eat the local street food and enjoy the beaches in Trincomalee as well as Arugam Bay.
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KANDY TO ELLA TRAIN RIDE | BEST IN THE WORLD?! | SRI LANKA VLOG 3/5
The Kandy to Ella train journey is said to be one of the most scenic, epic train journeys in not only just Sri Lanka but the world! This video will work as a guide to why you need to do it!
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Sri Lanka's Scenic Train Ride from Kandy to Ella
Want to travel from Kandy to Ella Sri Lanka by train? Take a beautiful train ride in Sri Lanka through the mountains and tea covered hills of Kandy and Ella to Nuwara Eliya. This video shares the travel tips you need to know if you want to travel Sri Lanka by train.
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Why You SHOULD visit Trincomalee!! (Exploring North East Sri Lanka)
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12 things you shouldn't miss in Sri Lanka - Lonely Planet's Best in Travel
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The Kandy House, Kandy, Sri Lanka
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Located in Gunnepana, Kandy, the Kandy House is an intimate hideout in the Kandyan hills. The property consists of 8 unique abodes that include four ultra rooms and four deluxe rooms. All rooms include traditional furniture, comfortable settings with a modern touch. Guests can relax and enjoy the scenic beauty of the gardens and the courtyard or enjoy a dip in the infinity pool while spotting a variety of birds. The food is delicious while there is a combination of local and International dishes to choose from. The Kandy House is a perfect getaway for the true romantic in you.
The Kandy House Location: Kandy House is situated at Gunnepana, Kandy which is about a 3 - 3 ½ hour drive from Colombo depending on the time of day you are travelling. The distance from Kandy to Colombo is about 116km while public transport options are widely available in the town centre. Trains and buses arrive daily to Kandy from Colombo while taxis and tuk tuk rides are also available.
The Kandy House Accommodation: Eight uniquely designed bed rooms are available at Kandy House with four ultra rooms and four deluxe rooms. Ultra Rooms - These consists of the Black Rajah, Indian Admiral, Peacock Royal and the Red Spot Duke. The Black Rajah is the only suite in the house with arched doors which opens out from a comfortable living room onto a secret garden below. It also includes a luxury octagonal bath and massage area which is located within a beautiful inner sleeping sanctum. The attached bathroom consists of a shower and double basins while there is a double swing hammock in the secret garden outside.
The Indian Admiral is on the upper floor overlooking paddy fields and the spacious inner courtyard. Facilities include ceiling fans, a four poster bed, mosquito nets, a bathtub, separate shower and double basins.
The Peacock Royal and the Red Spot Duke are the two most spacious bedrooms at the Kandy House opening onto a wide veranda with cane chaise lounges, reading chairs and antiques.
Deluxe Rooms - Consists of the Monkey Puzzle, Pioneer, Sunbeam and Cornelian. The Monkey Puzzle is a twin bedroom with a mosquito net, fan, attached bathroom with a shower and double basins. It has an arched stairway leading directly out to the garden while the room adjoins the Black Rajah.
Pioneer has a private veranda and is located in the garden with canopied bed, mosquito net, ceiling fan, bathroom, drench shower and double basins. There is also a double swing hammock just off the veranda.
With a view over the pool, Sunbeam overlooks the courtyard and consists of a luxury four poster bed, net, ceiling fan, an old fashioned bathtub and a separate shower room and toilet. Featuring a veranda with chaises lounges and views of the jungle, Cornelian is a double room on the upper floor overlooking the courtyard. There is a four poster bed and a beautiful bathroom with a large bathtub.
Sri Lanka | Virtual Vacation in 4K
Sri Lanka is one of the world's most fascinating island destinations. It's tropical, filled with elephants and jungle, unspoiled beaches and buddhas and should be on your top travel destination bucket list!
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The Albatross, Kandy, Sri Lanka
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The Albatross which is situated about a ½ hour drive away from the Kandy town is a property designed for golfing enthusiasts as well as families and also local and foreign travellers. With views of famous mountain ranges and the close proximity of the Victoria Golf Club certainly makes the Albatross a fine venue for holiday makers.
With five elegantly furnished air-conditioned guestrooms, the abode provides guests with comfortable surroundings and amenities. Meals are all prepared with care while guests can choose from a set menu as well as a la carte menus. There is an outdoor swimming pool as well as a massage room where a masseur is available at all times.
The Albatross Location
Located within the Victoria Golf Complex on the slopes of the Coconut Hill, The Albatross is a uniquely designed holiday villa that provides panoramic views of the Kandyan hills. The drive from the International airport in Katunayake takes approximately 3 1/2 - 4 hours while travel options from Colombo include hired vehicles, rented cars and public transport such as buses and trains. Intercity buses and trains make regular trips to and from Kandy on a day to day basis.
The Albatross Accommodation
The Albatross holiday resort currently consists of five guestrooms that are quite elegantly furnished with the required amenities and attached toilets. Each room captures the magnificence of the surrounding landscape while these accommodation units are available in Single, Double or Triple occupancy accommodating up to 15 adults. All rooms are air-conditioned while luxury and deluxe categories are out for grabs. The Luxury rooms which are named Hole in and Eagle include satellite television and private dining besides Albatross falls. The Deluxe rooms are named Birdie, Par and Bogey.
The Albatross Facilities
Dining options at The Albatross includes a Diners Deck that provides an ideal atmosphere for fining dining. Excellent selections of meals are available as a set menu and a la carte with a good selection of wines. The head chef surprises you with his gourmet specialities and table side cooking. The Lounge and dining area provides guests with a beautifully tufted viewing deck with a separate area for BBQ's and alfresco meals. Recreational facilities at the hotel include a well designed swimming pool with a jacuzzi and sunbathing deck overlooking the scenic surroundings.
For relaxation again The Albatross houses a steam/sauna and massage room where a masseur is available at all times. The lounge area is located on the upper deck and includes a Satellite television with Star TV packages and a DVD/VCR player at your disposal. Indoor games are also available while golf can be made available through the Victoria Golf Club. Activities such as tennis, badminton, horse riding, pony rides and bird watching tours can be arranged.
The Albatross Excursions
From The Albatross you can view a range of mountains namely the Corbett's Gap, Hunasgiriya, Knuckles Range, Hantane and Bambaragala. On a clear morning, the Pidurutalagala peak (Sri Lanka's Highest peak) is also visible. The magnificent Victoria Dam and its waterways surround the Golfing complex while a great part of the course stretches at the base of the Coconut Hill.
Guests can have a bird's eye view of the golfing activities of the Victoria Course. Less than an hour's drive away guests can reach places of interest such as the historical city of Kandy with the Temple of the sacred tooth relic and the Kandy Lake, the Victoria Dam, an ancient rock temple and a meditation centre. A two hour drive will take you to the Wasgamuwa National park or the Knuckles mountain range where the wilderness and splendour of our little island awaits you.
RIVERSTON & GRAND KANDYAN HOTEL SRI LANKA | VLOG 44
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Women Dominate This Nation
In most of Asia, especially here in South Asia, the societies are heavily driven by men... It's not very common to see a majority of women working on their job, or even walking outside on the streets.
But that's not the situation here, in Sri Lanka. This country is ruled by women -- and it has been remarkable to witness.
Everywhere I look, I am seeing countless women in the workforce -- at both white and blue collar jobs -- contributing to society as they should be.
It's amazing to see how the Sri Lankan government is rural women to get involved with entrepreneurship. There's a popular restaurant chain all over this country called Hela Bojun, where women (and only women) are given a place to cook and sell their tastiest local dishes.
And then you have Sthree, initiated by the Women’s Development Center, which empowers women through the eco friendly production of clothes and hand crafts, among several other innovations.
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Welcome to Sri Lanka!
This island off the coast of India has long been on my bucket-list for loads of reasons, like having the best safari outside of Africa, boasting eight UNESCO World Heritage sites to explore, and lots of lovely, gorgeous beaches complete with idyllic white sand and crystal clear water that's perfect for surfing.
In fact, for an island about a ¼ of the size of the UK, there's loads to see and do, depending, of course, on what you want out of your trip.
Coming up, I'm going to tell you about getting here, some tips on transport, then some stuff on food, money and language and some awesome places to visit.
So, let's get on with it…
We flew 10 hours direct from Heathrow to Colombo, which is Sri Lanka’s capital city. Flights arrive at Bandaranaike International airport, which is 30km north of the city.
Taxis are very cheap in Sri Lanka, and this can be the easiest, and certainly quickest way to reach your destination from the airport. If you’re heading straight into Colombo you can catch the express bus which takes about 25 minutes, but to be honest the taxis are so cheap it’s a no-brainer.
To enter the country, you’re gonna need a visa. Now this can be done when you get here, but, after ten hours in the air ..why bother with the extra admin!?
Get it done before you leave. Applications cost $35 and take around 24 hours to process.
Also, you’re gonna need to make sure that your vaccinations are up to date, like your tetanus and typhoid. Check with your GP beforehand.
What do you need to know about public transport in Sri Lanka? Well, in all honesty, quite a bit…
Public transport conditions aren't great, but are popular with locals as it's very cheap.
Buses tend to leave when they’re full, so for anyone on a schedule we’d give them a miss.
Also, trains are often slower and less efficient than simply getting a taxi.
My advice: take anything described as luxury or express with a generous pinch of salt.
The key thing in Sri Lanka is that your money goes a long way, for example our two-hour taxi from Colombo to Unawatuna cost 9000 rupees, which is about 40 quid, so for this reason we made the most of getting around with private car hire and tuk-tuks.
Hiring a driver to chauffeur you around is surprisingly affordable and, let's face it, way more luxurious! It's also a big timesaver which is a massive a bonus.
The roads are in surprisingly good condition...
...just watch out for the tourists, the cyclists, the buffalo, stray dogs, and massive lizards they all make it a little hair-raising at times.
We used Uber to navigate Colombo and Red Cabs for everywhere else.
Failing that you could always haggle for a tuk tuk, which are ideal for quick journeys. There are a couple of things you need to know before you start off. Number 1 always agree the price before settings off and number 2 be direct about where you want to go, don’t settle for any detours or any other places they might want to take you.
Anyway, up next, here are some of my favourite things to do in Sri Lanka.
Unawatuna is loved by locals and tourists alike, and with palm trees, white sands and blue waters, it's easy to see why it’s one of Sri Lanka’s most popular beaches.
Right behind the beach is a small shopping strip for souvenirs and restaurants...
… And Ladies, going topless on the beach is a definite no-no, and if you're a couple, make the P in PDA stand for PRIVATE, not PUBLIC.
OK, Newsflash!!! Sri Lanka has the best safari outside of Africa since the country has one of the highest rates of indigenous plants and animals in the world. Udawalawe National Park is a personal highlight of mine and home to some 200 different species.