Hela Tourism
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Author: gamini.bandara
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The Pekoe Trail – Amazing 300km trail through the Central Highlands
The Pekoe trail is a 300km trekking trail that travels through the central hills of Sri Lanka. The Peko Trail starting point is Hanthana that runs through the tea plantations and scenic slopes all the way to Nuwara Eliya. The trail that is about 300km had been divided into 22 stages. Each section is about…
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Beautiful Kandy, the Cultural Capital of Sri Lanka
Nestled in the green hills, surrounded by mountains and embellished by a lake that enhances unique and unspoiled landscapes, Kandy is the island’s historical and cultural capital. It is one of Sri Lanka’s main tourist destinations. Kandy is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to sacred landmarks, landscaped gardens, and cultural museums. The gateway to…
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Reconstruction of old railway track from Nanu Oya to Uda Pussellawa via Nuwara Eliya
The world’s most beautiful and highest narrow-gauge railway line will be reconstructed and the train service from Nanuoya to Nuwara Eliya will be restored. The line which was called UPR or Uda Pussellawa Railways was a narrow gauge mountain railway that ran from Nanuoya to Ragala via Nuwara Eliya. The line consists of a number…
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Nuwara Eliya Little England
Nuwara Eliya is called “Little England” by many foreign visitors. Travelling through winding roads and lush green valleys, tea estates situated on the slopes and banks of the hills, with tiny streams and water falls and the beautiful misty mountains , you can arrive at the picturesque little city of Nuwara Eliya at a height…
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Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
See majestic Asian elephants up close at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. You’ll have the opportunity to observe and interact with the elephants. Watch the entire herd take a bath in the river. Take a walk to the elephant park to see baby elephants being bottle fed. Enjoy the chance to feed a baby elephant with…
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Vedda, indigenous Hela people
The Vedda people are the last indigenous tribe still in existence on the island of Sri Lanka. They are one of the oldest aboriginal tribes in the world. The Veddas were traditionally forest dwellers, who foraged, hunted and lived in close-knit groups in caves in the dense jungles of Sri Lanka.
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Stilt Fishermen
Stilt Fishing is one of the most interesting fishing methods unique to Sri Lanka. Stilt fishing is a traditional method for fishing practiced by most fishermen along the southern coast of Sri Lanka. The beautiful sight of fishermen perched branched poles as they fish skillfully during dawn, noon and dusk is popularly found in areas…
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Colombo Lotus Tower
The tallest skyscraper of Sri Lanka- Colombo Lotus tower is also known as “Nelum Kuluna” in Sinhala. Colombo lotus tower is one of the most famous tourist sites in the town of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Standing at a height of 356 meters (1168 ft) this tower is the tallest tower in South Asia, 11th tallest…
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Galle Fort
Galle is a charming, coastal city in southern Sri Lanka, located 120 km far from the main Colombo city. The gorgeous looking Dutch Fort in Galle has been declared a World Heritage Site. Inside Galle Fort, travelers will find winding cobblestone streets, art galleries, jewelry boutiques, laid-back cafes and colonial architecture.
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Tropical surfing paradise
Sri Lanka is genuinely a year-round holiday destination. If you’re after a bit of sun and surf, you’re good to travel in any month! Sri Lanka is one of the most reliable surfing destinations in the Indian Ocean. It is also known as the easily accessible tropical surfing paradise. The food in Sri Lanka is…
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