Exploring Sri Lanka’s Scenic Splendor: A Journey on the Podi Manike Express Train-by Kalani-eLanka Step aboard the Podi Manike Express Train, where every moment is a picturesque adventure through the heart of Sri Lanka. This enchanting locomotive, named after the “Little Maiden” of Sri Lankan folklore, embarks on a mesmerizing journey from the bustling Colombo Fort Station to the serene destination of Badulla. Covering approximately 300 kilometers, this route is not merely a commute but a captivating odyssey through some of the island’s most stunning landscapes. The allure of the Podi Manike Express Train lies in its scenic route, which traverses verdant tea plantations, misty mountains, and cascading waterfalls. However, it’s the stretch from Nanuoya to Ella that truly steals the show. As the train winds its way through this breathtaking terrain, passengers are treated to panoramic views of lush valleys, emerald-green tea estates, and towering peaks cloaked in ethereal ...
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Sri Lanka News-updates, as on 7th Dec 2022. – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com If golden beaches, rising waves, misty mountains, mighty elephants, stealthy leopards, giant whales, a glorious past, lovely tea and warm smiles could sum up a country, that would be Sri Lanka. Why does Sri Lanka attract tourists? Travel destinations in Sri Lanka provide an array of holiday experiences, from sun-kissed beach holidays to a marathon of wildlife watching, adrenaline-pumping adventure sports and pilgrimage to some of the oldest cities in the world, and lastly, the street foods in Colombo. What attracts the tourists there? Tourists’ expectations when visiting a particular place are related to several features of the chosen destination: culture, architecture, gastronomy, infrastructure, landscape, events, shopping, etc. These features attract people to the destination and contribute to the overall experience of the trip in Sri Lanka. Traditional Sri Lankan food is Spicy! If you ...
Devil’s Staircase – popular hiking adventure in Central Highlands By Arundathie Abeysinghe There are several natural as well as man-made formations in many countries that have earned the name “Devil’s Staircase”. Sri Lanka also has one of the most dangerous popular hiking routes in Central Highlands with sharp zig-zag twists, old dilapidated roads through tea estates which are extremely steep and difficult, yet exciting to hike… The picturesque Devil’s Staircase trail is a well-known secret among adventure loving locals as well as foreigners, engulfed by the serenity of the misty mountains, breathtaking vistas, rolling carpets of tea of the Central Highlands… When looking from a distance, the terrain has an infinity atmosphere where the sky and lands meet, engulfed in the beauty of Mother Nature blending perfectly with awe-inspiring vistas of mountain ranges, the sky and the impeccable clouds, a mesmerizing view… Devil’s Staircase popular as “Yakshayage Padipela” (in ...
