Fans of the outdoors and of walking will be enchanted by Sri Lanka which has one of the biggest diversities in the world in terms of preserved natural spaces. From the top of a mountain peak reaching over 2000 metres high to the wild plains covered in jungle, go off to explore in the heart of the country's national parks.

Sri Lanka’s Natural Paradise

Ella is one of the most charming mountain stopovers in Sri Lanka. Not so much the village itself as its surroundings. Ella has one main road where you find most of the village's activities. In less than 10 minutes you are in the heart of Sri Lanka's mountains, surrounded by nature and in the middle of the tea plantations.

Ella’s Tea Plantations

Whether you are passionate about history or nature you can't help but be charmed by Sigiriya and its surroundings. You'll climb back into time and history as you climb the steps of the Lion Rock. At the end of the day, enjoy the sunset over the magnificent countryside of the plains.

Sigiriya’s Lion Rock

A lots less busy than the beaches in the south, the east coast of Sri Lanka guarantees you a stay off the beaten path. Long beaches that are almost empty most of the year, and an island where you can swim with sharks.

Golden Sand Paradise: Uppuveli and Nilaveli

Sigiriya

Anuradhapura

Yala National Park

Haputale

Situated some kilometres from Colombo, on the edge of the Mahawamsa, Perdeniya is famous for its royal gardens and its botanical university.

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I arrived at the Royal Gardens a little annoyed that I had to pay ten times what the Sri Lankans did to get in. Peradeniya does not escape the rule: whenever I went anywhere on my <a href="/sri-lanka/">trip to Sri Lanka</a>, I always found two tariffs: one for the locals and one for foreigners. That's just the way it is. I was immediately struck by the size of the trees, especially on the path of royal palms that traversed the entire park. I stayed for a while at the table of the small central cafe, contemplating the impressive figure of the Jave fig tree that sits in the middle of the park. It covers the equivalent of 2,500 metres squared. One of the greenhouses in the park is home to a magnificent collection of orchids that I really recommend you see. I was lucky enough to be able to attend the photo shoot of two young newlyweds in traditional dress. I did not forget to look round the shop near the exit, which sells grains and seeds for gardeners.

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