Monday 9 October 2017

Sri Lanka - A magic place!

Sri Lanka

Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

Introduction:
Endless beaches, timeless ruins, welcoming people, oodles of elephants, rolling surf, cheap prices, fun trains, famous tea and flavourful food make Sri Lanka irresistible.

Things to Do and Places to Visit:
Uda Walawe National Park: 
Herds of elephants, wild buffalo and all other animals roam free in this Sri Lankan national park as it is one of the nation's best. It's one of the best in the world for elephant watching.

Uda Walawe National Park


Ella:
Ella is a hill-country village with some of the best guesthouses there is to offer. There are many things this village has to offer from tea plantations to temples and waterfalls. Some of the best home cooked food and tea originate from here.





Places to Eat and What to Try:

Ministry of Crab:
The name says it all! From everything crab, some of the best foods are offered at this restaurant.
Ministry of Crab, Colombo

Food to Try:
Fish ambul thiyal (sour fish curry): As you'd expect from an island in the Indian Ocean, seafood plays an important role in Sri Lankan cuisine. Fish ambul thiyal (sour fish curry) is one of the most beloved varieties of the many different fish curries available.

Things to Look out For:
Safety: All regions of Sri Lanka experience outbreaks of the mosquito-borne dengue fever. Over 80,000 suspected cases of dengue fever were reported in the first six months of 2017, a sharp increase from previous years.

The Place to Stay:
Ulagalla, Anuradhapura: It's a beautiful glass house amongst a pristine reserve. Wooden floors and airy windows make it a great place to stay! 
Airfare:
Flight to Sri Lanka from Sydney for one adult as of 10th October is around $1375 with Singapore Airlines.  

Overall Opinion:
Sri Lanka is a wonderful place to stay with lots to offer for all ages! If you're after a relaxing beach holiday or a more cultural experience, it has both options to offer.
Overall rating: 4/5

(all info sourced from:
http://smartraveller.gov.au/Countries/asia/south/Pages/sri_lanka.aspx
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/cultureist/5-of-the-best-places-to-s_b_5378616.html
http://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/sri-lanka-must-try-food/index.html
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/sri-lanka
-Ranuli Athauda

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