Hiking to Adam’s peak is definitely everyone’s favourite activities to do in Sri Lanka (seasonal activity). If you desire to be on top of the world, then trekking up to Sri Lanka’s most recognized mountain of Adam’s Peak. It is the second-highest mountain in the island and one of the famous sacred sites in the Buddhist world as well.
From the distance, this incredible mountain can be visible in a pyramid shape rises impressively to a height of 2,243 m (7,359 ft). Once you reach the summit, its offering unrestricted panoramic view of the world below; mist covered mountain peaks, the far way ocean and rivers that look like a silver line that spread out to all eternity.
The climbing of the mountain normally starts at night; ascent up 5000 stone steps to the top of the pyramid in time to witness a stunning view of the sunrise, this is an once-in-a-lifetime moment.
Nanu-oya to Ella train journey is known to be one of the most picturesque, epic train journeys in not only just Sri Lanka but the world. Enjoy the scenic surrounding view as you passed by tea plantations, colourful villages and crossed bridges. The views on both sides of the train are breathtaking. The rail cruise through the mountains overlooking mountains and forest and of course vast tea plantations. The scenery changes throughout the trip. Often at times, you are looking out at an entire green view than the next minute you are in the middle of a woodland forest. Riding this train is surely one of the best things to do in Sri Lanka.
The Sinharaja forest is one of the finest natural rain forests in the world which has been named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s probably one of the oldest living ecosystems, a place that certainly deserves a visit and a place that promises to lives up to its expectations.
Biodiversity of Sinharaja is a very high and large proportion of the flora here is endemic to the country. Sinharaja is arguably the most important biodiversity site in Sri Lanka and it is also internationally famous for tropical biodiversity.
This incredibly beautiful place is home to a vast number of animals such as Sambar deer’s, Wild boar, Barking deer, Squirrel, Monkey, Porcupines and the rare Leopard and many other mammals. Also, can be spotted a fascinating birdlife includes 160 species of which 20 endemic species in Sri Lanka are found here.
Sri Lanka is a birder’s paradise. The country is home to 420 species and out of which 230 are breeding residents and 190 migrant’s birders.
Since Sri Lanka is located at the farthest southern point away from the south of India with no other landmass until the South Pole, the migrating birds end their long journey in Sri Lanka by making it a regular wintering ground. Some of the migrant's birders are Openbill, Ibis, Heron, Egrets, Pelicans, Comorant, Water-cock, Swamphen, Waterhen, Stilts, Duck and Grebe.
The famous bird sanctuary in Sri Lanka is the Kumana National Park which is considered one of the most important nesting and breeding grounds in Sri Lanka. The other places are the Bundala National Park, Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary, Sinharaja Rain Forest, Kitulgala, ForestReserve, Yala, Wilpattu, Udawalawe, Wagamuwa, Minneriya National Park.
There are so many National Parks in Sri Lanka where you could do many thrilling wildlife safaris. Travelling into the jungles of Sri Lanka with camps set deep within the national parks is yet an undiscovered treasure. You can decide to stay and observe wildlife in your camp under a tree reading a book and sipping a drink waiting for them to appear or taking a short walk to the best spots within the area under the guidance of our experts. Tented Safari Camping in Sri Lanka is an ideal way to savour the splendour of the country. There are many spots available for such wildlife safari camps.
A wide range of National Parks and nature reserves have been established throughout Sri Lanka. Some of the famous National Parks are Yala, Wilpattu, Minneriya, Kaudulla and Udawalawe. You're out there to enjoy, get close to and take photograph of Sri Lankan wildlife and birds in their natural habitat.
An incredible Sri Lanka’s climate set-up, not only suitable its fauna and flora but also rugged terrain, high peaks, deep chasms, mountain gaps, high waterfalls and snaking rivers all ideal for eco, nature-adventures trekking trails for the enthusiast. If it’s hiking/trekking or adventure you are interested in, Sri Lanka’s mist-covered central mountains and rivers are offering plenty of opportunities. Trek through the nature of Horton plains, is a nature park characterized by forest patches, grasslands along with steep mountain passes. Trekking trails to Adams peak (Sri Pada) ascent the holy mountain to witness the amazing view of sunrise. Walkthrough the knuckles forest wilderness area which will take your breath away literally speaks of adventure and nature.
If you are fond of walking but aren’t keen to take on hill climbing then many low land trails are available which will take you through lush green paddy fields, rubber plantations and coconut lands. For those who seek more of a challenge, the hill country locations such as knuckles range offer steep trails which are recommended to only the more experienced cyclist.
It is a great way to experience the exhilaration of flight with a bird’s eye view of the area below. A silent ride through the sky, an excursion over the cultural triangle, or a wildlife park in a hot air balloon will be an incredible experience. Hot air-ballooning tours are available from the north central plains of the island and be carried away under blue skies and over the landscape dotted with many small man-made lakes, you might spot an elephant near these tanks, ancient monuments, propose to your fiancée in a hot air balloon, celebrate your birthday in a hot air balloon, exchange vows and get married in the air in a hot air-balloon! These amazing tours are functioning from Sigiriya, the service is available from November to April.
One of the advantages of being an island is that you have water all around you and sandy beaches to match, where one can enjoy surfing, Jet Ski riding, boogie boarding, kite surfing are some of the famous activities that you could do in many locations around the island. Sri Lanka is well known for its remarkable and pristine beaches. Some of the popular locations for water sports are Bentota, Kalpitiya, Mirissa and Arugam bay.
The tea cultivation in Sri Lanka started during the British colonial period. A planter called Mr. James Taylor introduced tea to Sri Lanka in 1866. Sri Lanka’s central hills from Hatton, Dickoya, Bogawanthalawa,Nuwara Eliya and every small town in higher elevations have their ground covered in a carpet of premium quality Sri Lankan tea.
All the tea estates which were under British companies till the early 1970’s and have a character of their own. In other words they are little communities of their own with the Superintendent as the head. If you are a British citizen, visiting and spending time here with your loved ones will certainly bring memories of a glorious past of your ancestor who lived here. Take a walk on one of the tea trails that criss-cross these estates, watch the dusky maidens at work plucking tea buds and gathering them in rattan basket hung behind them. A few tea factories in this area will be happy to have visitors, a tour through the work will give an insight of how tea is made from fermentation, curling, drying, sieving, to grading and packaging, some might even give you a tutoring on blending and tea tasting.
Enjoy a Bullock Cart Ride to Countryside. It is the ancient Sri Lanka’s one of major transportation systems and still some villages of Sri Lanka using Bullock Cart as their transportation. You can experience traditional Sri Lankans transportation system and meantime you will discover green paddy fields in Habarana Area. After 20 minute canoeing ride you will reach to Famer’s house and you can experience typical Sri Lankan countryside hospitality at his house and after you can walk through his farm. You can experience different types of cultivation methods and vegetables. At the end you can enjoy authentic Sri Lankan lunch at Famer’s house.
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