Kandy We had heard so much about Kandy during our travels through Sri Lanka; everyone insisted that we MUST visit the stunning ancient king city of Kandy. We ultimately chose to stop in this well-known city on our way from Ella. One of the highlights of our journey to Sri Lanka was the most stunning train ride from Ella to Kandy that we took to get there. The second-largest metropolis in Sri Lanka after the capital Colombo is Kandy. We were a little let down by Kandy, I must confess. Everyone kept exclaiming how gorgeous Kandy was, even the Lonely Planet guidebook, using phrases like “Here ..read more

Anuradhapura Anuradhapura is a significant city in Sri Lanka’s north-central plain Sinhala, romanized as Anurdhapuraya; Tamil, romanized as Aurtapuram). It serves as both the provincial and district seat of Sri Lanka’s North Central Province. On the banks of the famed Malvathu River, the city is located in the North Central Province, 205 kilometers (127 miles) north of Colombo, the country’s present capital. The well-preserved ruins of the ancient Sinhalese civilization have made the city a World Heritage Site. While Mahavamsa dates the city’s origin to 437 BCE, the location has been inhab ..read more

Fascinating History And Culture The earliest historical kingdom of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura, was founded in the third century BC, marking the beginning of Sri Lankan civilization. Mahinda, the son of Indian emperor Asoka, introduced Buddhism to Sri Lanka at this time. The oral teachings of Lord Buddha (the Tripitaka) were first put in writing in Sri Lanka, and the language of these scriptures (Pall) had an impact on the development of the Sinhala language. Buddhism then became a fundamental part of Sinhalese culture and had a significant impact on the development of civilization and literac ..read more

Money & Internet And Phone Access Sri Lankan Rupee is the unit of exchange (Rs). The most recent exchange rates are available here. When you arrive, you can exchange foreign currency at the airport, in banks, and at exchange bureaus in larger towns. You can pay for goods and services in the local currency, while some larger hotels will accept payments in USD or EUR. Cash 100 cents are equivalent to one rupee. Coins are available in 1, 2, 5, and 10 rupee denominations. It should be noted that each of these multiple denominations has a different size, which can be perplexing. Rs ..read more

Foods in Sri lanka We were very excited to eat our way around this beautiful island. Sri Lankan cuisine is said to be similar to South Indian cuisine, which is one of our favorite world cuisines. Food in Sri Lanka To Try Foods you must try in Sri Lanka include the following. Rice and curry. Crab curry Fish curry Jackfruit curry String hoppers Hoppers Milk rice Curd Short Eats   Food in Sri Lanka – Breakfasts A traditional Sri Lankan breakfast is one of the world’s most delectable meals. Dal, possibly accompanied by a fish, egg, or potato curry, fresh coconut chutney, string hopper ..read more

Yala National Park Because of the presence of many leopards, Yala National Park is Sri Lanka’s most popular wildlife park. Sri Lanka is one of the few countries in the world where people coexist with free-roaming animals. Elephants are frequently seen crossing roads or sneaking into hotel lobbies – a unique and beautiful way of life. Unfortunately, negative encounters do occur, and parks like Yala provide a safe haven for the animals. Here’s everything you need to know about Sri Lanka’s Yala National Park. Yala National Park covers a large portion of Sri Lanka’s southeast corner. The park ..read more

Why Visit Sri Lanka One of our all-time favorite places to visit is Sri Lanka, which we visited as a result of our love of travel and desire for new experiences. This gorgeous island nation has so lot to offer visitors of all kinds and is especially wonderful for families. This island paradise, formerly known as Ceylon, continues to astound tourists every year, and with good reason. This nation has a remote charm thanks to its picturesque location in the Indian Ocean, divided from the Indian Peninsula by the Palk Strait. You will be inspired to travel to Sri Lanka by the seemingly endless ..read more

Sri Lanka Cost of Travel Numerous locations include Gangaramaya Temple, Galle Face Green, Viharamahadevi Park, Independence Memorial Hall, Beira Lake, Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, Seema Malakaya, Dutch Period Museum, Old Parliament Building, World Trade Center, Paradise Road, Pettah Floating Market, and more. Since Colombo is the country’s capital, there are many different places to see there. Colombo’s lengthy and complex history may be due to its successive domination by the Dutch, Portuguese, and British. The numerous monuments in Colombo may speak to the extraordinary patchwork of various eth ..read more

Sri Lanka Cost of Travel Sri Lanka is a travel-friendly destination, yet costs are quickly increasing as more tourists become aware of this island gem. The expense of traveling to Sri Lanka is substantially less than it is to travel to Europe, Australia, or North America. However, we discovered that everyday prices were higher than in Vietnam and India. Travelers on a tight budget can still get to Sri Lanka for less than USD 30 per person per day. Stay in modest guesthouses, eat rice and curries at neighborhood eateries, and travel the nation via trains, tuk-tuks, and buses. Sri Lanka can ..read more

Sigiriya The huge rock column that rises approximately 200 meters high at the old rock castle known as Sigiriya Lion Rock is its most distinctive feature. The location was chosen as the new capital by King Kashapa during his reign (477–495 AD). He painted murals on the walls and constructed a magnificent castle directly atop the granite column. The palace was only accessible by a huge carved lion’s mouth. One of Sri Lanka’s most well-known historical sites is Sigiriya. This historic palace and fortress complex, which has important archeology and draws thousands of tourists each year, is k ..read more