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Horton Plains National Park – Accommodation, Transportation, Entrance Fee & More

There are altogether 26 national parks in Sri Lanka and Horton Plains National Park is probably the most famous of them all. The most popular attraction in Horton Plains has to be the World’s End. My girlfriend and I planned to visit Horton Plains National Park all along and it was part of our itinerary.  Where […]

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Kandy to Ella Scenic Train Ride – Most Scenic Train Ride in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka offers two of the most scenic train rides in the world, the Galle-Colombo/Colombo-Galle costal trian and Kandy-Ella/Ella-Kandy mountain train.  Due to time constraint, I did not have time to try the Galle-Colombo/Colombo-Galle coastal train ride but it’s not that much of a deal since I have already had an amazing experience on the […]

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Dambulla Cave Temple – UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka

The Dambulla Cave Temple is also known as Golden Temple of Dambulla. It was built in the first century BCE with 220 years of history.  The temple sits on a 160m-tall mountain, under a vast overhanging rock. It is carved with a drip line to keep the interiors dry.  This is another UNESCO World Heritage […]

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Sigiriya – UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka

Sigiriya or Sinhagiri (which means Lion Rock in Sinhalese), is an ancient rock fortress located in Matale District in central Sri Lanka.  History of Sigiriya  The area around Sigiriya may have been inhibited since prehistoric times. There is clear evidence that Buddhist monks inhibited many rock shelters and caves in the vicinity as early as […]

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Leyon Restaurant – Rustic Beach Restaurant in Negombo Beach

My girlfriend and I were strolling on the beach in the morning when we stumbled upon Leyon Restaurant. It is not much of a restaurant, with a single set of plastic table and chairs. There are a few wooden stools at the side. It is a little rundown, but it offers an unparalleled view of […]

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The Icebair Beach Restaurant – Swiss Resort Restaurant in Negombo

What drew my girlfriend and I to this restaurant are the torches that line the pathway leading to the restaurant. It gives the restaurant an exotic feel, as if we are wondering into the wildness. At the same time, there is a certain romantic atmosphere to the place.  The Icebair Beach Restaurant is part of […]