Holidays in Colombo, the main commercial center of Sri Lanka, is an epitome of hilly and marshy land. Though the climate is hot, but it rains heavily during monsoon. Its strategic position and natural harbor have made it a suitable place for East -West sea trade route. It became the capital of Sri Lanka during British rule and retained the same position even after becoming independent in 1948.
People, animals and transport seem to co-exist side by side with no animosity towards each other. Dogs wonder aimlessly across or bask in the sun at the side of roads, cows and goats roam around everywhere, even on the beaches (which I found rather amusing) and people are everywhere, whether walking, cycling, using a tuc-tuc, motorbike with 5 astride, in a taxi, bus, car or truck, each takes up a space of the not too wide road. But co-exist they do, there is no anger at being stuck behind a truck, merely a short hooting of the horn to say I am here and would like to pass, politeness abounds and the expression and sounds are all of friendliness, within a country that sorely needs help at redeveloping itself since the tsunami.
Unlike Mauritius, Sri Lanka is a value for money holiday destination offering wonders which include white sandy beaches, serenity, great hill stations with flourishing greenery, thrilling adventures in the mountains and off the riversides, astonishing wildlife and a rich legacy. The warm and friendly smiles of the people look forward to welcome all its tourists to their beautiful land.
Nuwara Eliya which is referred as the heart of Sri Lanka, this place can be visited in the morning. Srilanka produces about 50% of the world's best tea. The highest mountain of Srilanka, Pidurutalagala (8282 ft) is situated here. Nuwara Eliya also has one of the finest golf course of the country which has around 18 holes. You must pay a visit to Galway Forest Lodge / Tea Factory for lunch.
That's why a touring holiday works so well, and if you are travelling there for a week or more it can certainly result in you seeing all the best parts of the island. These types of break are also designed to give you the best of the best, so you know you will be in safe hands.
Martin Wynn
