Fans of the outdoors and of walking will be enchanted by Sri Lanka which has one of the biggest diversities in the world in terms of preserved natural spaces. From the top of a mountain peak reaching over 2000 metres high to the wild plains covered in jungle, go off to explore in the heart of the country's national parks.

Sri Lanka’s Natural Paradise

Ella is one of the most charming mountain stopovers in Sri Lanka. Not so much the village itself as its surroundings. Ella has one main road where you find most of the village's activities. In less than 10 minutes you are in the heart of Sri Lanka's mountains, surrounded by nature and in the middle of the tea plantations.

Ella’s Tea Plantations

Whether you are passionate about history or nature you can't help but be charmed by Sigiriya and its surroundings. You'll climb back into time and history as you climb the steps of the Lion Rock. At the end of the day, enjoy the sunset over the magnificent countryside of the plains.

Sigiriya’s Lion Rock

A lots less busy than the beaches in the south, the east coast of Sri Lanka guarantees you a stay off the beaten path. Long beaches that are almost empty most of the year, and an island where you can swim with sharks.

Golden Sand Paradise: Uppuveli and Nilaveli

Negombo

Sigiriya

Polonnaruwa

Dambulla

Tissa: a place to spend the night before going on safari.

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When <a href="/sri-lanka/">visiting Sri Lanka</a>, it's actually possible to go on a safari at the Yala or Bundala national parks, and Tissamaharama, which lies close to both these nature reserves, is where people often choose to stay. The town is a former ancient capital, though there is little remaining from those times today, except for both the huge, white Buddhist dagoba and another built 2300 years ago. I was impressed by the kindness of the local inhabitants, who though no doubt used to tourists, have not become indifferent and blasé towards them. After the day on safari, I then spent an enjoyable time walking along the shores of the lake. It's actually a huge artificial lake that provides water that's used to irrigate the crops during the dry season. I saw and observed numerous animals in the lush vegetation; especially egrets, which took flight as I passed by.

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