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A few months ago I shared my own views on travel to Sri Lanka in a post titled: Is Sri Lanka the New Hot Spot in Asia? Explaining what the country had to offer and why some might want to visit it.
But I know, just as well as you do, that when it comes to travel a picture is worth a thousand words. I didn’t know much about Sri Lanka before traveling there, but I once came across a few photos of the country and was immediately drawn in. The lush greenery looked incredible, the wildlife seemed plentiful, the beaches appeared inviting, and the adventures – challenging! It was everything I was looking for and I was sold!
But when I got to Sri Lanka and had a chance to witness its beauty with my own eyes… plus with the eye of my trusted companion Canon T1i, I was taken a back by the scenery… check it out yourself!
Lush greenery of the Kandy Region, an area known for its national parks and tea plantations.Sri Lanka’s beaches can rival some of the best beaches in the worldSri Pada (Adam’s Peak) from afar. The path to the top consists of over 5,000 steps, yet hundreds of thousands of locals and travelers climb to the top of this peak on a yearly basis View from Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak) just after sunrise. It’s a 3-4 hour climb to get up there, but when you are standing at the top of the peak, above the hills and the clouds, every one of those 5,000 steps seems worth itOne of many Hindu temples in Sri Lanka. Their colourful façades are fascinating and incredibly complex.Rolling hills of the tea plantations in Sri Lanka’s Hill Country. It’s a must visit for any tea lover or a nature enthusiast.A train ride through the Hill Country region is probably the most picturesque activity you can do Sri Lanka. The best part of the journey is from Haputale to EllaElephant family in Yala National Park. There are hundreds of them roaming around the park. It’s amazing watching them in their natural environment.Waterbuffaloes and other animals enjoying a beautiful morning in Yala National Park.Overlooking Sri Lanka from the Japanese Peace Pagoda in Unawatuna. Nothing but blue skies and lush greenery.
Are you inspired to book the next flight to Sri Lanka yet?
Oksana is the Editor-in-Chief, writer and photographer at DrinkTeaTravel.com. Canadian by passport, world citizen at heart, Oksana has lived on four continents and traveled to over 70 countries. Together with her husband, Max, they live an unconventional life, striving for an eco-conscious lifestyle. In her spare time, she can be found in a hammock with a good book and a cup of freshly steeped Earl Grey tea.
