Joanna James
During your visit to Sri Lanka, you would be able to engage in some memorable things to do; these include taking the Ella to Kandy train ride, visiting the Galle Dutch Fort, touring a tea plantation, and spotting blue whales, the largest animal on the planet, in Mirissa!
One of the must-do experiences in Sri Lanka would be taking the amazing train ride from the town of Ella to Kandy set amidst misty mountains. In fact, this captivating train journey, which does not cost a lot, has been recognized to be amongst the most picturesque on the globe. This train ride which would be approximately six hours would take you through spectacular landscapes including numerous lush tea estates. On your way, you would pass through some of Sri Lanka's loveliest pristine localities too.
A well-known sightseeing attraction in Sri Lanka would be the impressive Dutch Fort which you will find in the coastal town of Galle. Within the Fort, you would come across charming laneways featuring tourist-oriented attractions like shops and trendy cafes. You would also have the opportunity to visit sightseeing attractions like the Galle Clocktower, Galle Lighthouse and Groote Kerk. The Dutch Fort additionally inherits an interesting history; it was initially constructed by Portuguese colonialists but was conquered and significantly expanded by the Dutch who succeeded them.
Sri Lanka would be counted amongst the world's foremost producers of tea and is the home of the renowned Ceylon Tea which is enjoyed across the globe. It would always be an enthralling experience to tour a tea estate and a factory that produces this delicious beverage. You would be able to enjoy this experience in various parts of the nation, particularly the highland regions including in Nuwara Eliya where most of the tea is grown. There would several tea plantations and factories that offer tours for visitors and you could choose one that takes your fancy.
An experience of a rather different kind would be visiting the absorbing Brief Garden which you would find near the town of Bentota. This garden which was fashioned by the renowned artist and landscape architect Bevis Bawa would be a marvellous sight for the discerning visitor; on your explorations, you will find interesting varieties of trees and plants, different kinds of artworks, winding pathways and so on, all intermingled and presented in unusual ways.
Sri Lanka has acquired a reputation as being amongst the finest places in the world for whale watching; one of the foremost sites for this experience on the island would be the waters off the coastal town of Mirissa. Here, you would have the opportunity to spot blue whales, killer whales, sperm whales, Bryde's whales and so on, in addition to various kinds of dolphins. An accommodation choice to consider from which you could join a whale watching excursion and dine at a restaurant in Mirissa would be the appealingly located Lantern Boutique Hotel.
Wildlife lovers visiting Sri Lanka should undoubtedly take the opportunity to experience the nation's remarkable fauna, and one of the best ways to do so would be by taking a safari at Udawalawe National Park. At this nature sanctuary, you would have the chance to observe an alluring selection of wildlife with the local elephants taking pride of place. You would also be able to visit the Elephant Sanctuary where orphaned and injured baby elephants are looked after.
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