by admin-unique | May 30, 2019 | Sri Lankan Cultural Sites
The stunning Temple of the Tooth in the ancient capital Kandy is a magnet for pilgrims and tourists alike. It is the most visited temple in the whole of Sri Lanka and is the only temple in the world with a tooth relic of Buddha himself.
Believed to house the tooth of the Buddha which was taken from him on his funeral pyre, the relic is of great importance to the many pilgrims who come to visit the shrine and has played a big role in the politics of the region with it being believed that those who hold the relic holds the governance.
When visiting Sri Lanka it is advised you take some time to sightsee in Kandy which is the ancient capital of the country, and take a Temple of the Tooth tour. The temple complex is one of the main reasons Kandy was awarded with World Heritage status.
by admin-unique | May 30, 2019 | Hotels, Nuwara Eliya & Hill Country
This is a wonderful colonial hotel dating from the Victorian era with its own quirky charm. You will probably be met with a welcome drink of soup served in tiny coffee cups – which really is often very welcome due to the chilliness outside. The hotel rooms are lovely with ensuite facilities often with a bath. A really nice touch at night would be your own hot water bottle. The breakfasts here are truly magnificent.
by admin-unique | May 30, 2019 | Hotels, Nuwara Eliya & Hill Country
It is unique in that it was once a working tea factory and has been converted into a luxurious hotel but keeping some of the machinery once used there -of particular note are the huge belts that disappear up into the centre of the hotel and the solid scales used to weigh the tea. The hotel bedrooms are all luxuriously furnished but do have a cosy feel to them and have great views out over the nearby tea plantations. There are several dining options including the fine dining in the Railway Carriage Restaurant
Additionally, you can pick your own tea at the nearby Heathersett Estate and have it processed in the hotel’s Mini Tea Factory.
The hotel is located about a 30min drive out of Nuwara Eliya and the road can be in a poor condition which can increase the journey time.
by admin-unique | May 30, 2019 | Hotels, Nuwara Eliya & Hill Country
Avian Breeze is a small boutique hotel which was once the holiday home of the first Prime Minister of Sri Lanka- it now has an additional 5 rooms in the new wing. The hotel is located about 2miles from the centre of Nuwara Eliya. It still has the old world charm of highly polished wooden floors and open fires in the old Bungalow.
by admin-unique | May 30, 2019 | East Coast, Hotels
This fantastic beach resort opened in 2012 and combines the tropics and the Mediterranean in its style. The restaurant has a romantic setting looking out over the infinity pool to the Indian Ocean. The large tropical gardens offer plenty of places to relax or you can enjoy the amazing golden beach, one of the best you will have seen.
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