My trip to Sri Lanka

• Getting ready for the trip:

     1- Vaccinations (Malaria prophylaxis)

     2- Visa

     3- Mosquito repel spray

     4- Sun protection 

     5- Camera

     6- Casual clothes 

     7- Arrange a tour guide & transportation through out the trip

     8- local Currency (Rupee; Dollars not used frequently). You'll be carrying a lot of cash 

• The trip:

     When I first landed I was very impressed with their airport. 

 

At the airport I took a local phone line which costs 1000 Rupee   (2.500 Kd) including Bbm and internet service for one week trip.

• Bentota, Sri Lanka :

Don't forget your swim suit; the beach is amazing.

Bentota River trip is a must!

Fresh Coconut served on board 

For animal lovers, you'll have a blast

  
• Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage:

Its a lovely experience, you can see wondering elephants getting baths. You can also have a ride ( beware safety is their last concern)

• Kandy, Sri Lanka:

 

It is untouched nature, beautiful but not very well prepared for tourists 

• The Tea Factory:

 

First, leaves are dried here for 12 hours

Then they are dropped here 

grinding the dried leaves

Left to oxidized

Finally the perfect Tea  ranging from Silver tips (the purist) to broken Orange pekoe 

The Botanical Gardens  

• On the way to Colombo:

Again Fresh Coconuts are just everywhere !

Colombo the largest city, there is nothing much to do here only if you are interested in gems (Specially Blue Sapphire and Rubies)

 Finally don't forget to get enough souvenirs (Tea)!

PS: if your looking for a new different adventure and a relaxing trip then Sri Lanka is your destination !