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Galle is one of the major cities in Sri Lanka, situated on the southwestern tip. Discover things to do in Galle and its surroundings.

Tissamaharama used to be the capital of the Sinhalese, Kingdom of Ruhuna as early as the third century B.C. Only few buildings from that period can still be seen today.

Another popular hiking route from Ella town is to Ella’s Rock. However, the route is not easy to navigate as there were no signs to indicate the direction during this trekking trail.

The most scenic train journey segment is between Nuwara Eliya and Ella. There is nothing but green tea plantation through the journey. The train moves very slowly, something between 20 to 30km per hour, slow enough and most travellers (if they can) prefer to sit at the open doors facing outward to enjoy the mountains and the beautiful tea hills.

Things to do in Nuwara Eliya. Morning hike through Horton Plains National Park – the World’s End. World’s End is a sheer cliff, with a drop of about 1,200 meters. It is one of the most visited national park and a key tourist attraction in Nuwara Eliya District.

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya by train. Things to do in Nuwara Eliya. Half day tuk tuk tour in Nuwara Eliya. How to get to Nuwara Eliya by train.

Sri Lanka! A new destination on my bucket list has now ticked. It was an incredible experience.