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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sri Lanka has so many things to experience that it can be a challenge to work out what is actually worth doing. To help you decide, I\u2019ve listed my favourite activities, any of which can be incorporated into a trip. From sipping delicious tea in the lush tea plantations of the hill country, to meandering through old colonial cities, from admiring the sunset over thousand year-old forests and ancient ruins to close encounters with majestic wildlife, I hope you\u2019ll be inspired.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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1. Watching the sunset from Sigiriya Rock Fortress<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Panoramic

Sri Lanka has so many amazing panoramic viewpoints<\/p><\/div>\n

One of the wonders of the world, Sigiriya Rock is a 660 ft. high fortress with a history thought to date back to 3rd<\/sup> Century BC. \u00a0Surrounded by incredible man-made tanks, used to store water that was funnelled up to the top of the rock, it\u2019s an engineering masterpiece and a truly awe-inspiring sight to behold. For those willing to do some exercise, a climb to the top rewards you with some incredible views over the surrounding forests.<\/p>\n

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2. Meandering through the Galle Fort<\/a> streets<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Walk the ramparts of Galle Fort<\/p><\/div>\n

UNESCO heritage Galle Fort is a beautiful place to explore at any time of day, but there\u2019s something really special about it at sunset and twilight. I travelled here just before a Poya Day \u2013 a monthly Buddhist lunar festival \u2013 and the twinkling lights added an extra air of mystery and beauty to this seaside town.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a historic place that feels at once both similar to Europe and yet very different; the pretty, narrow streets within the Fort feel more medieval than Sri Lankan, but the language you hear as the locals chat with their neighbours on their doorsteps alongside the spicy aroma and tropical breeze create a more exotic ambience. It\u2019s particularly atmospheric to explore at dusk. Do make sure you stop for ice cream at The Dairy Man as you seek out little shops and restaurants at your own pace.<\/p>\n

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3. Meet Charles Carmichael at the Garrison Cemetery in Kandy<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Learn about the history of the small island<\/p><\/div>\n

A discreet graveyard on the outskirts of Kandy<\/a>, the Garrison Cemetery is the final resting place of many British colonists, each with their own remarkable life stories about their time in Ceylon. The caretaker Mr Charles Carmichael has an unparalleled knowledge of each of the gravestone\u2019s stories, which he is happy to share with you. His son is also often on hand to help bring to life, the dead \u2013 so to speak. It\u2019s an incredible experience.<\/p>\n

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4. Drink a cup of tea in the hill country<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Fancy a cuppa?<\/p><\/div>\n

The deep emerald greens of the hill country are stunning and what makes the moment even better is sipping a wonderfully fresh cup of tea as you take in the view. Usually drunk without milk but with jaggery (a cane sugar), it\u2019s a delicious ritual.<\/p>\n

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