10 Days in Sri Lanka – Unique Itinerary Ideas

Day 5: Discover Sigiriya And Pidurangala

Renting a car or taxi is the most reliable way to reach around a two-hour drive to get to Sigiriya. (approximately 75km from Anuradhapura)

Sigiriya, also identified as the Lion’s Rock, is a citadel in the Matale district of Sri Lanka. Gardens, ponds and other structures surround this ruin. King Kassapa built Sigiriya, and it is included as a Weltkulturerbe. Sigiriya ist das am besten erhaltene Stadtzentrum Asiens.

Außerdem, Pidurangala-Felsen, das sich neben Sigiriya befindet, bietet ebenso grandiose Panoramen der umliegenden Region, eines bekannten Höhlenkomplexes und mehrere atemberaubende Ausblicke auf die legendäre Sigiriya-Felsen.

Leseempfehlung:  Places to Visit In Matale

Day 6:  Perfect Day in Kandy 

Kandy is the last Singhalese Royal Kingdom of Sri Lanka, with panoramic geography encircled by attractive peaks discovered in the centre of the aisle, placed 1,600 feet above Sea Level. The city is well known for the Sacred Tooth Relic Temple, the most revered Buddhist Temple and The Royal Botanic Gardens, with more than 4,000 marked species of flora. Also, Kandy is a well-planned city during the British colonial period of Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Considering these validities, UNESCO declared Kandy a UNESCO-Welterbe. Kandy ist mit einer Fläche von 1.940 km² die zweitgrößte Stadt Sri Lankas und ein bedeutendes Touristenziel. Darüber hinaus spielt Kandy eine wichtige Rolle in den vielfältigen Kulturen der singhalesischen und tamilischen Gemeinschaften.

Im August entwickelt sich Kandy aufgrund der Kandy Esala Perehera, which is hosted as an annual tradition of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth. It usually attracts many local and foreign tourists who value Cultural monomials and Buddhist origin.

Leseempfehlung: 16 Places to visit in Kandy 

Day 7 :  Little England – Nuwara Eliya 

Peaks rise slowly through subtropical Tea Plantations, pine trees and eucalyptus woodland from the Kandy rail line to Nuwara Eliya. From Hatton, the panorama is the most stunning, perishing St Clair and Devon waterfalls on the left-hand side and numerous tea plantations. Look out for Adam’s Peak in the distance on the left. After about four and a half hours, you will arrive at Nanu Oya station and experience that 25-minute Tuk- tuk ride to reach Nuwara Eliya.

Nuwara Eliya town and the surrounding Area are one of the most vibrant locations in Sri Lanka, where you can spend prolonged lush greenery and calm weather. The Area is the ideal roost for families and couples to have an unforgettable experience. Adding to your bucket list and explain the Places to visit in Nuwara Eliya and enjoy a relaxing and stress-free journey on your next visit to a remarkable city. In Addition, Nuwara Eliya is a charming countryside spot for those who adore nature blended with classiness.

Nuwara Eliya Festival begins on the 1st of April and to the 30th of April with delightful events like horse races, strawberry fest, golf tournaments, water sports events, Musical events, Gregory MUD challenge and more.

In addition, the Fox hill Supercross in Diyathalawa, organized by the Sri Lanka defence in collaboration with its racing associates, includes 12 motorcar and motorcycle events with around 200 motorists and riders each year. The fox hill supercross commences in April each year with 1000s of race enthusiasts.

Leseempfehlung: 32 Sehenswürdigkeiten in Nuwara Eliya

Day 8:  Newly Popular Ella 

From Nuwara Eliya ( Nanuoya Station), you should be able to take a Zug, and we recommend it will be your memorable experience crossing hills and tea plantations with scenic landscapes. From Nanuoya to Ella, about one hour on the train.

Ella is a little town in the hill country loaded with hills, cascades, tea estates and excellent fresh air. Many travelers believe Ella is one of their best stays and testify to the breathtaking landscapes it performs. This is an ideal spot for various trekkers, including some of the most incredible hikes like Mini Adams peaks the country presents. Essentially, this secret hamlet has got immensely common among travelers recently.

Scenes of clouds comprising the mountain range’s peaks and the aurora in Ella are dramatic views to behold and capture. Following a morning hike, catch waterfalls, taste unique Sri Lankan cuisines scattered with a brew, and never miss that famous Neun-Bogen-Brücke Am Abend würdest du gewiss die ganze Wirklichkeit lieben. Weiterhin ein verborgener unterirdischer Teich namens Nildiya pokuna Ein Besuch in der Nähe von Ella ist ebenfalls ein einmaliges Erlebnis.

Ella received its authentic preferences with Religious history, especially Ravana novels like Rawana-Wasserfälle und historisch Ravana-Höhlen.

Ella ist zweifellos ein Gebiet mit vielen Erlebnissen, die Sie stets beschäftigen und zufriedenstellen werden.

Angenommen, Sie suchen einen Ort, um dem hektischen Alltag zu entfliehen und inmitten der Natur Ruhe und Erholung zu genießen – dann werden Sie Ella in Sri Lanka mit unvergesslichen Erinnerungen verlassen.

Leseempfehlung: Die besten Aktivitäten und Sehenswürdigkeiten in Ella, Sri Lanka

Day 9:  Wildlife Adventure at Udawalawa 

Udawalawe Nationalpark is one of the leading and most significant national parks in Sri Lanka. This is an important protected area home to considerable flora and fauna, and also it is a virtual environment for Sri Lankan elephants and water birds. This national park lies on the boundary of the Uva and Sabaragamuwa provinces. The park is 165 kilometres [103mi] away from the capital city Colombo. Udawalawe national park was declared on 30th June, 1972, at a ceremony presided over by the ministry of shipping and tourism. [Government Gazette Notification No:14]. This park was done at the end of the Udawalawe Reservoir Project. The primary objective of designating it as a national park is to protect the catchment areas and create a refuge for wild elephants. A second reservoir, Maw Ara tank, was constructed between 1991 & 1998 in the national park.

The whole range of the Udawalawe National Park is 30,821 hectares [119 sq mi], including the water reservoir, which covers 3405 hectares at total capacity. The Udawalawe national park is connected to Lunugamwehera Nationalpark in the Southeast. The Udawalawe Thanamalwila road defines the Southern boundary of the national park. To the South of the road is the sewanagala sugar plantation. Before the Udawalawe national park designation, the people used this Area for shifting cultivation [Chena farming]. After being designated as a National Park, people moved to places. Today Udawalawe National Park is one of the significant and popular tourist destinations and the third most commonly visited national park in Sri Lanka.

Besides gems, the Ratnapura and Uadawalawa areas are rich with archeological sites, Rain forests, wildlife, waterfalls and many more Places to visit in Ratnapura that you can explore.

Leseempfehlung: 25 Spectacular Places to Visit in Ratnapura

Day 10:  Experience the City of Galle and seaside

Galle in Sri Lanka has important colonial displays, sun-bleached shores and rivers overflowing with wildlife, all of which make this Down south escape which most visited site for international travellers. Furthermore, Galle Fort is one of the most attractive tourist places in Sri Lanka. It has been a UNESCO-Welterbestätte since 1988 under the Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications.

Its sources are early as a harbour. It records few centuries that Cinnamon has been dispatched from here for a thousand years. Upon these beaches and Galle’s natural pier, King Solomon came for horns, peacocks, also different lands valuables. Obeying Portuguese and later Dutch establishment was a central point in the spice exchange and the main harbour for Sri Lanka for 200 years till the British changed the central port to Colombo.

Bei mehreren Besuchen in Galle wandert man über die ruhigen Kolonialstraßen., Leuchtturm, Und Museum, included in UNESCO World Heritage Site. Moreover, hotels in Galle are fascinating and suitable for any budget or preference. Coupling journeys of cultural phenomena with nature scenes like blue whale-watching, bike journeys, and river excursions give you anywhere to go, stay, dine, drink and observe in this incomparable town.

Leseempfehlung: Explore Down South of Sri Lanka