3 days | April 2018 | Pic of Little Adamโs Peak in Ella, Sri Lanka
Quick Thoughts
Wildlife photography was the reason that drew me to Sri Lanka, but I was also blown away by the incredibly diverse terrains and vivid landscapes. While geographically Sri Lanka may look small, it really does require more extensive time to explore fully. This was a quick weekend getaway for me, but the brief taste of Sri Lanka was enough to convince me I need to come back pronto!
Key Highlights
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Wildlife safaris in Udawalawe National Park
Small town of Ella
Hiking Adamโs Peak overnight for sunrise
Lush landscapes near Nuwara Eliya including tea plantations, waterfalls and rolling hills
Things to Know
While traversing via train is the best way to explore Sri Lanka, given time constraints I went with a hired driver. You donโt necessarily have to hire a driver in advance - I booked mine at the airport.
The roads areโฆchaotic, but they are somewhat a controlled chaos. Just strap in and find your inner zen.
You can book wildlife safaris through your hotels usually.
Hiking Adamโs Peak is pretty intense (3-6 hrs roundtrip, 5,500 steps). I started the hike at ห2am to catch the sunrise, and keep in mind based on seasonality the top may be crowded.
