by admin-unique | May 30, 2019 | Blog, Family Holidays
Sri Lanka is stamping its mark as one of the prime family holiday destinations. It offers something for everyone keeping the parents, as well as the children happy.
The children love the random wild life they come across on their day to day excursions such as monkeys, Monitor Lizards, Mongooses, Palm squirrels and sometimes even wild Elephants standing by the busy main roads. The adults are focused on the safaris to try and find The Leopard or the Sloth bear. The big storks, Hornbills and Kingfishes too draw the visitor’s attention.
The activities such as the bike ride through the rice paddy fields and the little villages, Climbing the Lion rock, Walking through the tea plantations, White water rafting, Village tours drinking coconuts and eating rice and curry keep the children on their toes. The parents like to walk in the quiet ancient cities and the calm temples absorbing the slow peaceful walk of life of this Island nation.
The families that like to be adventurers and go off the beaten track have so much to explore. The Knuckles Mountain range is an amazing place for trekking and hiking. You could experience all the different climatic zones in Sri lanka within the knuckles range. You could walk in isolation and feel the real tropical jungles.
Climbing up Ella rock too is a great experience, seeing the southern plains and sometimes even the sea which is about 80 miles away.
After a busy tour the adults and the children will be ready to lie down on the golden beaches of Sri Lanka. Water sports such as surfing, Scuba diving and snorkelling can be very easily arranged locally.
Most of all the Sri Lankan people are very friendly and welcoming. The families will feel very safe blending with these gentle and helpful people.
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by admin-unique | May 30, 2019 | Hotels, Nuwara Eliya & Hill Country
This home stay is on a delightful small organic estate growing both tea and spices. It isn’t as grand as many of the tea bungalows but does have a rustic charm all of its own. You can stay in the main bungalow which has 4 double rooms and 2 bathrooms. It is about 40mins from Ella and is perched above Ravana Falls with fantastic views of Ella Rock and Lipton’s Seat. You can take tours of the tea estate and micro tea factory or enjoy one of the many walks to be had in this area and the fantastic sunrises and sunsets. Would recommend a minimum of a two night stay.
by admin-unique | May 30, 2019 | Sri Lankan Cultural Sites
One of the oldest and most sacred Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka, the Aluvihare Rock Temple is a treasure trove of ancient relics from the 3rd century BC right up until the present day.
Founded by first Buddhist king, Devanampiyatissa, the temple remains a place of worship and is laid out over several levels of the lush and mountainous landscape. The temple and surrounding area is a wonderful and intriguing place to visit during any Sri Lankan tour.
by admin-unique | May 30, 2019 | Hotels, Nuwara Eliya & Hill Country
The Hill Club is definitely a step back it time. The hotel has a feel of a Scottish mansion and was originally established in 1876 as a “Club” for the colonials who used to go to Nuwara Eliya to escape the heat on the coastal plains. Even today it has Members and there are rules and regulations such as gentlemen can’t dine in the Member’s formal dining room without a jacket and tie (you can borrow one from the hotel, if you haven’t packed one!) or if you prefer you can eat in the casual dining room. Children under the age of 12 are not allowed in the Club.
by admin-unique | May 30, 2019 | Sri Lankan Cultural Sites
Trincomalee is a famous port city situated on the east coast of Sri Lanka. It boasts one of the largest natural harbours in the world which has long been of major strategic importance throughout the islands history, being held by the Portuguese, the Dutch, the French and the British.
The port city of Trincomalee is one of the oldest known cities in Asia and has a recorded history spanning more than two and a half thousand years.
We get lots requests from our travellers who would like to visit Trincomalee during their Sri Lankan holiday– many of which had parents who were stationed here. We specialise in tailor-made holidays to Sri Lankaso please get in touch if you’d like to visit Trincomalee or any other Sri Lankan locations.
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