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Have you ever wondered what the unique feature of a tropical island is? Well, it’s the ability to have both, the toasty warm south beaches and its chilled hill country. Sri Lanka is a juxtaposed destination with plenty to offer any traveller.
If the sunny coastal areas are not what you favour, well fret not. Sri Lanka’s up-hill country is renowned for its tea estates – which go back to its colonial era – chilled mountain tops and lush foliage.
Surrounded by lush greenery, these hill country destinations in Sri Lanka are nothing less than marvellous. Besides offering breathtaking views, these beautiful hill stations are an ideal spot for hiking, trekking and camping.
Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya is Sri Lanka’s hill station famed for its tea production. Nuwara Eliya is the epitome of scenic beauty, with many gorgeous attractions ranging from waterfalls and tea plantations to gardens and lakes. Add to that the colonial-style buildings dotting the area, a golf
course, and the cold climate – and you’ll feel like you have entered a world unlike Sri Lanka’s iconic landscape; no wonder it is also called Little England!
Ella
Ella unravels the best opportunity for you to experience gorgeous valleys and pristine tea gardens. This town in the Badulla district of the Uva Province attracts locals and travelers alike every year. During your stay here, you should definitely visit the Nine Arches Railway Bridge which is known for its colonial construction and has been an iconic landmark for years now. Many go on a trek down the bridge to experience this unique style of construction. Whether you want to go on a hike through the trails or want to spend some time alone, Ella is undoubtedly the place to be at.
Kitulgala
Kitulgala is a small Sri Lankan town in the western region of the country. Best known for being the most popular location in Sri Lanka for white water rafting, a visit to Kitulgala is a terrific combination of nature and thrill. It is also one of the wettest places in Sri Lanka. The Kelani River which flows through the town served as a filming location for the Oscar-winning movie ‘The Bridge On the River Kwai’, released in 1957.
Adam’s Peak
Adam’s Peak is a 7,359 feet tall mountain in Sri Lanka, frequently visited by people of almost all major religions. It is widely known for Sri Pada, a foot-shaped indentation at the summit of the pyramid-like mountain. Also called the sacred footprint, the Buddhists believe that it is the footprint of Lord Buddha, the Hindus as that of Shiva, the Muslims as Adam’s, and the Christians as that of St. Thomas the Apostle.
Diyatalawa
Diyatalawa is known for being another gorgeous hill station in the island country of Sri Lanka. Offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes, this destination attracts tourists from different parts of the country and the globe as well. This hill station is home to the Sri Lankan Army, Navy as well as Air Force Training academies. Some of the places that you can’t miss during your stay here include Rawana Ella, Lipton’s Seat, St. Catherine’s Seat, Pilkington Point, Adisham Monastery and the Demodara railway station.
Exploring the Hill Country of Sri Lanka promises a memorable journey filled with scenic beauty, cultural richness, and outdoor adventures.
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