The scenic train ride from Sri Lanka’s highest railway in Pattipola is the perfect way to spend an afternoon after visiting the beautiful Horton Plains.
Situated nearly two kilometres above sea level, Pattipola rail station is the highest railway station in Sri Lanka and is conveniently located close to Horton Plains and Worlds End.
Taking the train from Pattipola to Ella provides stunning scenery as the train meanders through the beautiful hill country and the picturesque Sri Lankan tea plantations. Sitting back and enjoying the fantastic views is the perfect way to recharge after trekking Horton Plains.
If you’re someone who likes a personal challenge and are looking to add some adventure to your next Sri Lanka tour then the Adams Peak Pilgrimage climb will likely fit the bill.
The climb up Adams Peak has great significance to Buddhists with most wanting to do the pilgrimage at least once in their lives. In recent years it has become a must-do for all adventurous travellers to the country!
While the sacred mountain is primarily a Buddhist pilgrimage site it does also have major significance for Christians, Muslims and Hindus who each have legends about the origin of the footprint depression at the top of the mountain.
The largest city in Sri Lanka and its commercial capital, Colombo is a juxtaposition of the old, European influenced architecture and a new, rapidly changing commercial hub with its imposing skyscrapers and developments standing as a testament to the city’s wealth.
Originally known as ‘Kolon thota’ (the native word for ‘port’), the city was named ‘Colombo’ by the Portuguese occupiers at the turn of the 16th century.
Today the city is a melting pot of different races and religions which is undergoing unparalleled change and development while retaining its unique colonial heritage, making it a spectacular place to visit during any Sri Lankan tour.
Experience the unique sights and sounds of the Sri Lankan rain forest from the unique vantage point of the Kelani River with white water rafting at Kitulgala. With two grades available, the white water rafting can be enjoyed by kids up to the age of 80 (yes, we’ve had 80 year olds join in)!
Bordered by the thick Sri Lankan rainforest, white water rafting down the Kelani River is an exhilarating experience and will leave you with a unique memory of this special place.
Sri Lanka’s second city, Kandy, is unmistakably the country’s cultural capital with its exuberant festivals, unique music and dance, and colonial architecture. It’s also the home to arguably the most revered religious site in the whole of Sri Lanka – the Temple of the Tooth.
Kandy’s uniqueness is inherited from its forebears, the last remaining Sinhalese on the island who would not give up their independence like the rest of the island in the face of Portuguese and Dutch occupation. The last mainstay of Sinhalese culture, Kandy has preserved its rich customs which is evident today in its distinctive music, festivals and buildings.
Set in the heart of the stunning Hill Country, Kandy is surrounded by the most majestic scenery you’ll find anywhere in the world. The emerald hills, covered in the world famous tea plantations, is the perfect backdrop during your trip to Kandy.
