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The 10 Hidden Boutique Hotels in Sri Lanka

Life is either a daring adventure… or a rejuvenating escape in one of the top boutique hotels in Sri Lanka!

Boutique hotels in Sri Lanka have their uniqueness starting from the rich influences of the Colonial architecture to the extreme touch of local designs!

So, if you are hoping to visit Sri Lanka in 2021 (or any day, I’d say), you have got to know that this tiny Island is full of such unique boutique hotels. Choosing one from the unending list, is definitely going to be a hassle.

To help you save your time and money, I have picked ten out of the many top boutique hotels in Sri Lanka, from different parts of the country, for you to choose from.

If you want more assistance for a hassle-free holiday planning to Sri Lanka, you can contact our premium travel experts at Travel Center! It’s the best way for you to get all the information about holidays in Sri Lanka, and…. to grab some of the best deals and offers! (Grab it when it’s available!!!)

Now, to the boutiques!

Let’s start with one of the best boutique hotels in Sri Lanka for the adventurous and exotic travellers;

Wild Coast Lodge (Yala)

After knowing Yala for its wildlife (especially leopards, of course), it’s going to be a tad bit difficult for you to believe in Wild Coast Lodge! It’s like a hidden gem in the exotic greenery of Sri Lanka that we were lucky enough to find for you.

The ‘Wild Coast Lodge’ is a cluster of cocoons (literally what they look like!) tents. They are located in the most scenic edge of the Yala National Park, strapped to the southern coastline.

What Makes the Wild Coast Lodge Unique from other Boutique Hotels in Sri Lanka?

It is more like camping than just resting in one of the boutique hotels in Sri Lanka!

Why I say so is because of how these cocoon-shaped tents are built!

I mean, where exactly would you find such luxury tents built amidst elephants and monkeys by daytime and leopards in the night?!

Apart from exploring the exotic surroundings of the Wild Coast Edge, you can also get some curated here, like;

Explore the wilderness with Safari game drives, with the assistance of ‘a passionate ranger team.’

Enjoy a rural bike exploration.

Check out their official website on more things-to-do as you book a stay at the Wild Coast Lodge in 2021!

Safari-ing in Sri Lanka

If you are more of a beach person than a jungle person, then check out the next boutique hotel!

Karpaha Sands (Trincomalee)

You cannot visit Sri Lanka and not have a ‘salt in my hair, a camera full of memories’ experience!

After the must-visit Arugam Bay in the list of beaches in Sri Lanka, comes Pasikudah and Kalkudah. So, on your visit to the Pasikudah, you’ll find the Karpaha Sands boutique hotel!

It’s like a total ‘Robinson Crusoe’ experience, except, you need not build your tent.

You’ll find a stretch of luxury boutique hotels lined up on the beach, creating a complete luxury holiday vibe. They’re structured in the most traditional ways, stunning enough to attract visitors.

During your stay in the Karpaha Sands, you’ll be able to;

Explore many vibrant Hindu temples and local markets in the neighbouring Tamil villages.

Get yourself adorned with traditional henna tattoos from a local henna artist.

Attend a fun two-hour cooking class from professional Sri Lankan chef

Take the catamaran cruise and adore the perfect coastline and blue shades of the Indian Ocean

Climb the Kudumbi Malai rock that gives a breath-taking bird’s eye view of the paddy fields, forests and Palmyra palms.

Beaches in Sri Lanka! A land like no other

Next one is for a romantic getaway. Mostly suggested for adventurous couples. (No pun intended!)

The Ark (Mathugama)

Have you ever wondered what it is like to be in Noah’s Ark?

Me neither.

But this Ark is not about fitting the entire population in it! It’s perfect for your honeymoon getaways.

Like I mentioned earlier, you wouldn’t really like it if you are more of a ‘car ride to a romantic hotel nearby’ kind of couple. Because this one is best recommended for the adventurous ones! I’ll tell you why.

First, is the wooden bridge in the Mathugama jungle that you need to trail to get to the boutique hotel. It’s way more adventurous than the other boutique hotels in Sri Lanka when it is rainy! You know, the slippery bridge factor.

Then, the fact that you are going to be on top of a hill. It’s more like a watch-hut what you have here. So, you are literally on top of a hill that gives a thrilling experience!

What is exotically boastful about the Ark is its location on the boarder of the Sinharaja rainforest.

What Makes the Ark Unique from other Boutique Hotels in Sri Lanka?

Whether you are booking the Ark as your honeymoon getaway or the best accommodation for a solo retreat, you have so much to do here!

Get out of the cosy hotel and spend your day discovering the hidden trails of the Mathugama forest.

Take the extra mile and master the art of rubber-tapping and tea-plucking

Reasons Why You Should Visit Sri Lanka

Next one is for those who want to stay literally away from the urbanised world! Because unlike in other boutique hotels in Sri Lanka, oil/kerosene lamps replace the mains electricity!

The Mudhouse (Anamaduwa)

The Mudhouse is undoubtedly one of the most unique traditional experiences in any boutique hotels in Sri Lanka.

It’s a perfect getaway for the adventurous travellers, whether you want to travel solo, with the family or your partner!

The best lines to describe this is from W.B. Yeats poem;

“I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree,

And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made;”

Located in the most remote location in Puttalam, the Mudhouse is like the perfect escape from the urban world.

Although the real experience of the beauty of the Mudhouse can only be felt once you are there at the location, the idea of this boutique hotel itself is highly fascinating.

Because, imagine yourself in the middle of wetlands that are traditionally criss-crossing to form the ancient irrigation network!

With the breeze caressing your face, the smell of fresh land tingling your nose, you are going to be in a different part of the world completely secluded from the bustles of the city or the urbanising towns.

Not just that, the Mudhouse also is the best go-to boutique hotel in Sri Lanka for you to encounter Sri Lankan birdlife.

It is also one of the best-recommended boutique hotels in Sri Lanka for those who look for green hotels in Sri Lanka.

What Makes the Mudhouse Unique from other Boutique Hotels in Sri Lanka?

The one unique feature of this boutique hotel is its insight into the ancient lifestyle of the locals in Sri Lanka. It’s a perfect getaway for you, into the traditional life of the multicultural Sri Lankan society. I’d say…a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity you shouldn’t miss.

Other experiences at the Mudhouse include;

Tuk ride to the Paramakanda Temple

Kayak and Paddle boarding

Visit the Local Friday market

Learn Sri Lanka’s traditional martial art (Angampora)

Sri Lanka – The pearl of the Indian ocean

Next in the list of top hotels in Sri Lanka is another eco-lodge like The Ark and Mudhouse you saw above!

Hideout Cabins (Nuwara Eliya)

The Hideout Cabins, just like the name portrays, is a perfect hideout for couples and solos who plan on retreats into the cold Nuwara Eliya woods.

What Makes Hideout Cabins Unique from other Boutique Hotels in Sri Lanka?

A wooden boutique, built in a unique shape, this boutique hotel in Sri Lanka gives a whole fairy-tale vibe. It’s like the little cottage that Snow White stayed in, in the woods. Except, this one gives you the perfect cosiness in the freezing hills.

Here are other landmarks around the Hideout Cabins that you can visit while cosying in the boutique within a 500m – 2km distance;

The Gregory Lake & Park

Hakgala Botanic Garden

Galway’s Land National Park

Hideout Cabins, just like The Ark, is a ‘must-visit and experience to have’ boutique hotel in Sri Lanka!

Source : Hideout Cabins (Nuwara Eliya)

The Best Off the Beaten Paths in Sri Lanka

Next, to one of the most-visited and liked boutique hotels in Sri Lanka.

98 Acres Resort (Ella)

Lately, Ella is like a ‘go-to’ tourist spot for both the locals and for those who visit Sri Lanka.

I cannot say its overrated, given its ‘out of the world’ sunrise and breath-taking views during sunsets.

The climb can be a little exhausting (I agree), but that is why the 98 Acres Resort is a perfect choice for the adventurous couples, backpackers and Instagram influencers!

If you are one of those adventure-seekers, then hike, climb or trek to reach the point of the little Adam’s Peak. Trust me, that’s the best way to absorb some of the breath-taking views of the eco-friendly huts, chalets, and villas!

Tip: Set many alarms as you can to wake up for the sunrise! The misty 5am morning view of the huts aligned in the verdant cliffs, is not something you would want to miss. You might as well need to make sure you have enough storage in your phone. Because, you’ll want to snap away almost everything your eyes catch in the location!

What Makes 98 Acres Resort Unique from other Boutique Hotels in Sri Lanka?

The resort is another eco-friendly lodge (I must say!) given that the chalets are made of recycled substances, mostly. It’s a luxury experience that you get, as you stay in one of these chic hotels amidst the lush tea bushes covering acres.

The other experiences at the 98 Acres Resort include;

Encountering Sri Lanka’s first-ever zipline (Flying Ravana)

Mastering the art of tea making

Experiencing Archery with the locals

Helicopter rides from the 98 Acres to Colombo

A holiday to Ella; With great hearts, comes great responsibilities

Next one is off the track because you are going to visit it for the unique work on the interior and architecture!

Boutique Villa (Negombo)

I am not sure if you have this weird desire too, but I have always wanted to live in a half-built house.

What Makes the Boutique Villa Unique from other Boutique Hotels in Sri Lanka?

Forget about the usual definition of luxury that has painted walls and modern pieces of furniture. At Boutique Villa in Negombo, you’ll literally live in a furnished, yet, half-built hotel. I know it’s a rare type of ‘luxury’, but that is what makes it unique among all other hotels in Sri Lanka.

Another best fact about this Villa is the royal experience you’ll have. Thinking of it in that line, you’ll almost be the king/queen in one of the ancient kingdoms. (with AC and Wi-Fi, of course!)

Your stay at this Villa will give you enough and more unique architectures to explore inside, but if you still want to visit other spots around, then there’s;

The Negombo Beach, located 500m from the Villa.

The Dutch Fort, 6km from the Villa

Sri Lanka – A melting pot of destinations

Next one in the list of boutique hotels in Sri Lanka, is for those who visit Sri Lanka for the love of Kandy!

Mount Havana Luxury Boutique Villa (Kandy)

Unlike the unending list of fabulous boutique hotels in Kandy, the Mount Havana is literally a piece of heaven tucked away in the hills!

What Makes the Mount Havana Luxury Boutique Villa Unique from other Boutique Hotels in Sri Lanka?

It is another perfect getaway, for a peaceful stay, free from the busy routines.

Whether you want to capture some of the spectacular views of the verdant hills or lose yourself in the tea fields around, either way, I am sure, once you checkout from the resort, half your heart (will definitely) be in Havana!

The Mount Havana is at the centre of many trademarks in Kandy. Including;;

Embekke Temple – 9.6 km

Ceylon Tea Museum – 14.3 km

Kandy View Point Mountain – 16.8 km

Kandy City Center Shopping Mall (KCC) – 17 km

Sri Dalada Maligawa – 17.3 km

Next on the list of boutique hotels in Sri Lanka, is for the modern adventure lovers.

The Country House Chalets (Galle)

Structured like tree-houses on the ground, the Country House Chalets are masterpieces in the woods.

What Makes the Country House Chalets Unique from other Boutique Hotels in Sri Lanka?

It is an impossible thought to think of such a boutique hotel in Galle, with the bustling city, it is known for! But, for those who can afford, the stay at the Country House Chalets will be the talk of generations to come in your line.

You can book one of the fine chalets there, depending on the amenities and affordability. Either way, all the chalets have a lot to give you in the getaway woods from Galle.

You can either explore the woods around the Country House Chalets or just stay in your chalet, amidst the tea gardens. The choice is yours!

Tip : The owner of the Country House Chalet is renowned for his extreme hospitality to a lot of those who had stayed here.

Source : The Country House Chalets (Galle)

Next, to a boutique located in the land that is home to the World Heritage in Sri Lanka and final one in our list of best boutique hotels in Sri Lanka.

Water Garden (Sigiriya)

One of my favourites out of all the top boutique hotels in Sri Lanka!

For those who know Sigiriya as a World Wonder, the Water Garden is a wonder in Sigiriya!

What Makes the Water Garden Unique from other Boutique Hotels in Sri Lanka?

It is one of the best boutique hotels in Sri Lanka, that again promotes an eco-friendly stay, amidst lakes and water streams.

A photographer could live the life of his dream here, as the hotel gives splendid views of the Sigiriya Rock and also has peacocks’ wandering the land, most of the time!

Besides getting lost in the unexplainable beauty of this boutique hotel, you can also:

Try your hands at Archery.

Spend your time outdoors playing Croquet

Take a guided tour to the Sigirya Lion Rock.

Go on a cultural tour to Dambulla, Polonnaruwa or the Ritigala Monastery.

Enjoy a jeep safari to Minneriya

My visit to Sigiriya – Sri Lanka

Now that you have your own list of the hidden boutique hotels in Sri Lanka, why wait?

Visit the Travel Center Website now! Our friendly travel agents will help you book your 2021 holidays to Sri Lanka right away! With that, they will also give you the best guide to the hotels that you can book and more places that you can explore in the pearl of the Indian Ocean. If you had spotted some other hidden gems like these before us, let us know in the comments below!

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In February this year, the MJF Charitable Foundation embarked on its most ambitious project today – the MJF Centre for Dignified and Sustainable Empowerment – East. The Centre replicates the concept of empowerment with dignity for underprivileged and marginalised communities that the MJF Centre for Dignified and Sustainable Empowerment - South implements. An initiative by the MJF Charitable Foundation which fulfills Dilmah Founder Merrill J. Fernando's philosophy of making business a matter of human service, the Centre in the East has the vision to transform the lives of the communities whose wellbeing was compromised due to the ethnic conflict.

Amidst preparation for delivering a great outcome for people in the East, the MJF Charitable Foundation team recently convened the government officials, business community, representatives of Rotary Sri Lanka and the Eastern University for a special meeting in Kalkudah to enable them gain insights into this largest ever humanitarian and environmental project getting off the ground in the Eastern region, post war.

The project, it is envisaged, would improve the quality of life of the communities that are most underserved and deserving of assistance.

A replication of several community development initiatives under the MJF Charitable Foundation such as the MJF Centre in Moratuwa which implements multifaceted projects, the National Centre for Children with Cerebral Palsy & Developmental Disorders in Ambagahawatte, Sithijaya Centre in Ambalantota, Empower Culinary & Hospitality School, this Centre in the East has the objective to find long term solutions to the foremost challenges faced by the community in the area- predominantly the issues of unemployment, lack of vocational training opportunities, teenage pregnancies, high rate of school drop outs, deteriorating forest cover etc. Of the 14 Divisional Secretariat Divisions in the Eastern Province, the Centre will primarily focus on nine DS Divisions including areas with the highest concentration of vulnerable communities. Additionally, Dilmah Conservation will replicate its successful organic model garden established at the Moratuwa Centre - Dilmah Conservation Sustainable Agriculture Research Center at the MJF Centre in the East as a means of promoting human nutrition, reducing the cost of living and enhancing life through contact with nature. A place for research and development on sustainable agricultural methods and appropriate urban agriculture, the model garden at the Centre will have a few additions such as a cashew nursery, cashew processing centre, a market place for the beneficiaries to sell their products and waste management units with the objective to promote sustainable living amongst the occupants in Sri Lanka's East.

The management advisory team of the Centre include; Rotarian Past President M. Ganesharajah (Rotary Club Batticaloa, Commissioner of Inland Revenue for the East and the North), Rotarian Past President Dr. K. E. Karunakaran (Rotary Club of Batticaloa and member of the Faculty of Healthcare Sciences in the Eastern University of Sri Lanka), Rtn.N.Pathmanathan (District Governor 2002-2003, RI District 3220 - Sri Lanka & The Maldives), Dilhan C. Fernando (Trustee of the MJF Foundation), Thamindri De Silva (Manager – Strategic Development of the MJF Foundation) and S. Kamalanathan (Manager – Projects of the MJF Foundation).

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160 képet válogattam ki a következő kiránduláshoz. Tudom, nem vagyok normális, főleg az itteni lehetőségekkel, amikről mindig panaszkodom, így valószínű, hogy ez a hétvége nem egy körös lesz. Már most sem az, hiszen leírtam a bocimentést, és az ősi templomot is. Mikor megérkeztünk Batticaloába, egy olyan helyen tett le a busz, ahol ezzel a KFC-hez hasonló hellyel találtuk szembe magunkat:

Innen már csak aludni mentünk, átsétáltunk a fél városon, hogy a booking-on last minute foglalt szállásunkat elfoglaljuk, de csak a tulaj várt, aki nulla angolsággal próbálta lekommunikálni, hogy már nincs helye. Nos, az ilyen szituációkban felesleges felvenni a harcot és bizonygatni, hogy dehát booking, foglalás, last minute, szállás, hely, stb, sőt, számomra kiderült, hogy a booking által legutóbb javasolt ügyfélszolgálat sem opció. Így hát mérgesen/kétségbeesve indultunk tovább valami más hely ügyében, az éjszakai Sri Lankába. Ez gyorsan bejött, mert igaz bár, hogy életem egyik legrosszabb szállásai közé sorolhatom azt a valamit, ahol aludtunk, de legalább Andradával ügyesen alkudtunk az áron. Ő elkezdte könyörgősen, én meg a végén a take it/leave it határozottságával megnyertem a vitát. Bár nem tudom, mire fel voltam olyan eszméletlen határozott, mivel már akkor tudtuk, mikor mondták; van üres szoba, hogy bármi is lesz az ára, mi ma bizony itt alszunk.

Másnap a helyi erődöt és környékbeli nevezetességeket látogattuk, de őszintén szólva ez a város quite a csalódás volt. Látszik, hogy még épülget a cunami után, és bár a későbbiekben hatalmas, gyönyörűen tervezett hoteleket láttunk, itt a központi helyen én nem voltam semmitől sem elájulva:

Sri Lanka-i mód, esernyővel a nap ellen:

Az erőd, felette Egyesült Kelet-indiai Társaság felirattal:

Egy kis hinduság:

Egy kis kereszténység:

Hazafelé, banana, party:

Ezután tovább is mentünk a Passekudah és Kalkudah nevű tengerpartokhoz, amik csak kicsit voltak északabbra a fő városi résztől. Szerintem ez volt az egyik legszebb tengerpart, ahol voltunk Sri Lankán:

Itt következett be a hihetetlenül nevetséges alkudozásunk, bár megmondom őszintén, hogy a szállodatulajdonos helyében én már a bátorságunkért engedtem volna, hogy ez az öt szerencsétlen megszálljon az üres luxushotelben. Egy ilyen épület mellett pihentünk le a sétánkkal, és feltűnt, hogy ez a hotel full üres, pedig üzemel. Off-season van, végülis… Ezért a srácokkal bemenentünk egy ár-érdeklődés céljából az impozáns recepciós részre, ami már önmagában csodálkozom, hogy ingyen megtörténhetett. A gáz az a rész volt, mikor árat kértünk le, és bár fél áron tudtunk volna maradni, az így is eszméletlen drága volt, mire Pol bejelentette, hogy mi olyan 5000 Rupiára gondoltunk összesen, 1000 fejenként (kevesebb, mint 2000 Ft). Én nagyon csodálom azt a policity-t, ami olyan erősen működött a recepciós srácok fejében, hogy nem nevettek ki minket azonnal a francba, hanem kedvesen bejelentették, hogy ez nem lehetséges. Majd Yannick rátett egy lapáttal: elkezdte magyarázni, hogy ha ez az ő szállodája lenne, mindenképp pénzt akarna csinálni, mindegy, hogy mennyi az az annyi. Na ezután már elég nyomatékosan távozni akartam, így megköszöntük az utánajárást és gyorsan leléptünk.

A végleges szállásunkat azonban szerintem semmi és senki nem übereli. Egy kis faházakból, bungalókból álló hostelbe érkeztünk, ahol volt szoba jó áron. Itt konkrétan olyan kis dzsungel-hangulat volt megint, hogy a fürdőszoba tető nélküli, nyitott terület volt, így mikor éjszaka kimentem pisilni (bocsi), a csillagokat bámulhattam a mosdóból.

Azután, hogy elfoglaltuk a szállást és ebédeltünk, természetesen jött egy nagy vihar. Ehhez tudni kell, hogy egész nap eddig a pillanatig ragyogó napsütés, a szállásvadászathoz egyáltalán nem tökéletes hőség, és társai kísértek minket, majd mikor végre mentünk volna a beach-re, az Indiai óceánhoz, ami erről az oldalról meglepően nyugodt, elkezdett zuhogni.

De mi azért kivártuk, és eső után, illetve mikor már kicsit csöndesebb lett, akkor fürdőztünk :)

Utána beszereztük az estéhez szükséges sörkészletet, bár nem volt egyszerű. A vihar miatt ugyanis járhatatlanná váltak az utak, így gyakorlatilag a frissen felvágott lábammal egy bazi nagy pocsolyán kellett volna áttörni ahhoz, hogy sörhöz jussak. A többiek kedvesen bevállalták a beszerzési folyamatot, így estére meg is volt minden, ami a tengerparti salsa-záshoz kellett.

Ez pedig egy random spiritual art gallery táblája, engem rendkívüli módon szórakoztatott a hazaúton:

Az egymilliárdos mosdó:

Másnap a banános palacsinta reggelink után indultunk tovább Pollonnaruwába, ami Sri Lanka ősi fővárosa, olyasmi, mint Anuradhapura, csak annál újabb. Mikor a tamilok elpusztították Anu-t, akkor lett ez a hely a központ. Egyébként nagyon nagyon hasonló, árban és az alap koncepcióban is, múzeum az elején, utána egyesével lehet látogatni az ősi helyeket. Annyi volt a különbség, hogy bár most is eléggé későn indultunk, bicajjal mentünk körbe mindenütt. A bicót a szállásadónktól béreltük, ami azt jelentette, hogy el kellett jutni a romokig a Sri Lanka-i forgalomban. Ha valami a kobrákon, mangókon, cápákon és fejre hulló kókuszokon kívül veszélybe sodorhatott, az a visszafele út volt, ugyanis csak 2 biciklin volt világítás… Sötétben, Sri Lanka-i forgalomban és kivilágítatlan utakon nagyon izgi volt, így végül el is rebegtem valami hálistent, mikor megérkeztünk a szállásra. Mégis, ez a nap abszolút tökéletes volt, annyi csodaszép dolgot láttunk megint, Pollonnaruwa tökéletes hely. Kicsit nehezteltem, hogy ennyire későn indultunk el, és ismét ránk sötétedett, de igazából örülünk, hogy ez is belefért.

A nap első képe: tudom, hogy pár bejegyzéssel ezelőtt feltöltöttem egy képet, hogy hogy másznak pálmafát a kókuszszedő legények... úgy tűnik, keleten sokkal profibbak, mert a kis lépcsőfokok nélkül is profin másszák :)

Fincsi banános palacsinta, nyammm:

És a vele járó boldogság:

Az ebéd már nem volt ilyen fancy, ellenben nagyon autentikus, olcsó, kifőzdés kottu:

És akkor az ancient city:

A biciklitúra elején még lelkesen:

Itt egy biztonságos kobrával is találkoztunk:

Olyan volt egy kicsit sétálgatni a romok között, mint Egyiptomban, Luxorban, csak ezt kevésbé ismerik... Hihetetlen élmény ennyire ősi, és bár nem vagyok vallásos, de ennyire szent helyen lépkedni...

Bár messzi a kép, itt már fáradunk:

Az ő otthonuk:

Látszik, hogy régi, eléggé dőlöngél:

Láb:

Test... Itt valami nem stimmel:

Na ki mit lát itt?

Szerintünk nagy krokodil :)

Majdnem hazahoztam:

Ennyire sötétedett ránk, hát csináltunk egy last szelfit a biciklitúra előtt:

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ceylan2017 · 7 years ago

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Día 20 Passikudah y Kalkudah Atrás quedan los gloriosos días de buceo, y llegamos a una de las playas más turísticas de la costa este: Passikudah, donde los resorts de lujo de cabañas impecables y césped delicioso bordean el mar. Nunca veremos toallas y sombrillas, ni cuerpos dorándose plácidamente bajo el sol. Esto es busca la sombra más cercana a la orilla porque el tramo de arena entre árbol y agua te calcinará los pies. Las vistas son espectaculares, el agua tranquila y limpia, uno de los mejores baños nos espera en la playa de Kalkudah. Anochece, leemos, la luna es mozzarella fresca. Otra vez nos deleitan con su cómico servicio de restaurante, en el que si has pedido un refresco te traen un zumo, dos sopas te traen una, un arroz no traen nada. A estas alturas ya hemos entendido que la hospitalidad en Sri Lanka se rige por un ácido sentido del humor que pone a prueba la paciencia de Buddha y Gandhi juntos. Por la mañana: can I have a coffee? Coffee? No, hotel busy, too much work.

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ttriangle · 7 years ago

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Kalkudah, Sri Lanka via /r/travel http://ift.tt/2tt4Rg2

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asherculpepper-blog · 8 years ago

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Understanding The Reasons Why Some Of Best Sri Lanka Beaches Are So Popular

Popularity Of Sri Lanka Beaches

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Galle Beach

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looklankatours · 8 years ago

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Sri Lanka is very famous for its beautiful beaches. The entire island is surrounded by blue crystal clear Indian Ocean. The beautiful, breath-taking and panoramic views of the western, southern, eastern and northern coastlines are yet another proof of choosing Sri Lanka as your ultimate holiday destination. Due to tropical temperature of country can have Sun-bathing and sea-bathing whole year.

#Hikkaduwa Beach

Hikkaduwa Known for its great resorts lining the coast and sandy beaches situated 98 kilometers south of Colombo. Sunbathing, sea-boat rides, scuba diving and snorkeling by the reef or even surfing is much in demand in Hikkaduwa because of its legendary coral gardens. Peak visiting months include November and April.

#Unawatuna Beach

Unawatuna the golden beach ranked as the 12th best beach in the whole world, about 5 km south of Galle. It is one of the safest beaches in Sri Lanka since it is protected by a reef. Surfing, snorkeling & diving are some of the water sports you can do for recreation here. Visit in November or April.

#Bentota Beach

The best beach for a romantic honeymoon or holiday located about 62 km south of Colombo. The most ideal place for water sports of scuba, snorkeling, sailing, deep-sea fishing, and water skiing wind surfing, kayaking or canoeing.

#Negombo Beach

An Ideal beach town for sun and sea lovers and famous fishing town about an hour’s journey from Colombo, It is one of the beaches with a long history during the Dutch colonization. Delicacies such as squid and lobsters are made in nearby hotels and restaurants; you can literally taste the ocean.

#Arugam Bay Beach

Arugam Bay is famous for its surfing points that attract surfers from around the world 116 km from Colombo. Identified as the best surfing beach in Sri Lanka and the 4th best beach in South-East Asia and is also among the 10 best surfing beaches in the world.

#Mount Lavinia Beach

The more popular place for beach parties since it is located pretty close to the commercial capital, Colombo. Beach sports such as, beach volleyball, windsurfing, beach rugby is very famous.

#Kalutara Beach

The best thing about the Kalutara beach is that the river is also at close proximities to it so sports like water rafting can be done, Situated 42 km south of Colombo.

#Tangalle Beach

Fascinating Tangalle beach is located in down south few km away from Mathara in Hambanthota District. It is known for its pearly sand and fishing harbor, the endless beach reflects serenity of the country. It’s one of the beaches which are famous for its coral reefs.

#Nilaveli Beach

Nilaveli beach the simplest pleasures Located in east of the country 120 km from Colombo and 14 km from Trincomalee, Whether you can in a short boat ride to Pigeon Island. The natural harbor and beach is one of finest in world. Nelaveli is ideal place for water sports like scuba diving and snorkeling.

#Alankuda Beach (Kalpitiya)

The beach is ideal for whale and dolphin watching. Snorkeling among the beautiful corals and Canoeing, sailing, wind surfing also take place this beach. It's a 3 hour drive from Colombo .However Alankuda itself offers cottages and hotels along the beach for those who want to spend a romantic fun-filled day/night at this beautiful getaway. The Beach is paradise itself.

#Passekudah Bay and Kalkudah Beach

Located in the East Coast of Sri Lanka, A perfect spot for sea-bathing, Passekudah Bay’s flat bed is a great opportunity to take advantage of a good and safe wade or swim to as far as 200 meters from the shoreline. The Kalkudah beach is ideal for surfing and wind surfing during the month of September, which is also considered the best month to visit the East Coast.

#Kalpitiya Beach

Charming beach 160 kilometer trip from Colombo is Best place to Watching Dolphins and Whale. February to March is the best recorded times for sperm whale sightings. Beach is a marine sanctuary with a Rich in natural beauty and diversity of habitats ranging from bar reefs, flat coastal plains, saltpans, mangroves swamps, salt marshes and vast sand dune beaches.

#Mirissa Beach

Magnificent sandy beach pretty Located close to the Southern tip of the Island of Sri Lanka and only about 200 km Colombo. Perfect place to sit back, relax and most stunning sunsets and sunrises.

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