(Thu Jul 15th, 2010, by Pushpitha Wijesinghe)
Nuwara Eliya is wont to welcome you with a chilling breeze and an entirely unique atmosphere. Looking nothing like the bustling capital of Colombo, walking into this hill city is like taking a step back into olden time Britain. With golf courses, racecourses and red tiled roofs, it's a world within itself that comes alive especially during the April and summer seasons.
Known for its abundance in heritage and culture, Sri Lanka is never wanting for breathtaking places that fill you with adventure. The Sinharaja Forest is one such place. Possibly one of the least influenced and untouched nature forests in the world it is known as Asia's best kept secret. The name denotes the meaning Lion King, relating its history with the people of Sri Lanka who supposedly originated from the union of a princess and a Lion king. With an overwhelming repository of endemic wildlife that is found nowhere else in the island, it's a diverse treasure trove immersed within its evergreen trees encompassing a rich and fascinating heritage.
Spanning a length of about 21kms, this vast wetland encompasses an area of 11,187 hectares. A nature buff's paradise, there are many tours and excursions that are planned by many travel companies that can make the most of your time without cutting out the essence of the experience. To truly experience the depths of this magnificent rainforest at least three days are needed. It's always best to take a guided tour so that knowledge will also be gained while taking in the sights and sounds of the surrounding area. There are even tours that span only a day which will take you through the nature rich trails allowing you to witness everything from amphibians and birds to never before seen flora and fauna.
The Jetwing Kurulubedda is made up of two luxury dwellings that promise to give you all the pampering and comfort you need with a touch of local spice and life. One of the Sirlanka hotel boasts a unique take on holiday experience, it's the place to go if you want to take a complete break from the hustle and bustle of daily life. This Gall hotel is situated in the midst of a quiet village that can be accessed by a boat ride down the Kepu Ela River.
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