The Complete Guide to the Kandy to Ella Train in Sri Lanka
Introduction Every list of the world’s most beautiful train journeys includes the Sri Lanka highland railway – and the assessment holds completely in person. The section from Kandy through Nanu Oya (the station for Nuwara Eliya) to Ella is not just scenic in the way that many highland railways are scenic. It is genuinely extraordinary: […]
Yala vs Wilpattu – Which Sri Lanka Safari Should You Choose ?
Introduction Ask anyone who has been on safari in Sri Lanka which park they recommend, and the answer will tell you something about what kind of traveller they are. Yala is the famous answer. Wilpattu is the considered one. Both parks have leopards, elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, and extraordinary birdlife. But the quality of the […]
The Best Time to Visit Sri Lanka – A Practical Month-by-Month Guide
Why Timing Matters More in Sri Lanka Than Almost Anywhere Else Most tropical destinations have one wet season and one dry season. Sri Lanka has two monsoon systems operating in near opposition – which means when the west coast is in monsoon, the east coast is at its finest, and vice versa. Getting the timing […]