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Nuwara Eliya |
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 Set in the heart of tea-country, this beautiful town is where the British succeeded in creating an English countryside, with homes in styles from Georgian to Queen Anne. Well-kept lawns with hedges, an Anglican church,a famous golf course and beautiful parks give the place an air of nostalgia. Situated 1,890 meters above sea level, the air is cool and fresh – a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of Colombo.
Close to Nuwara Eliya is Horton Plains, Sri Lanka's highest and most isolated plateau. Nature lovers will revel in this wide, patna-grass covered plain, the haunt of many wild, yet harmless, animals and the home of many species of birds. Bridle paths will take you to the precipice known as World's End – a sheer drop of 1,050 meters. Acres and acres of tea with its lush green foliage extend miles across the hills, and no visit to the hill country is complete without a visit to a tea estate, and the chance to purchase some of the world's finest flavoured tea. |
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Kandy |
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Lanka's hill capital capital is one of the most
beautiful town in the Island. It is 488 metres
above sea level, and next to Colombo,Kandy is
Sri Lanka's most visited place. The focal point
of the town is the golden-roofed Dalada Maligawa,
where the sacred tooth relic of the Buddha is
enshrined. The highlight of the year is the Esala
Perahera, when a replica of the relic casket is
taken in procession, accompanied by exotically
costumed dancers, drummers and some 100 elephants
,on ten glittering nights in July/August. There
are numerous shrines and temples in and around
Kandy, where you will see rare paintings, frescoes,
and stone carvings.
Don't miss the Paradeniya Gardens, with an amazing variety of trees, plants and flowers. Kandy is an exiting place for shopping, with souvenirs in wood, copper, silver, brass, ebony, and bronze.
Ceramics, lacquer work, handlooms, batiks, jewellery and rush and reed-ware can also be purchased. |
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