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The tropical beaches of Sri Lanka have captivated visitors for
centuries. The cultural triangle is a traditional feature of
the most token island tour. But there is another Sri Lanka,
that although only a few hours away, seems far removed from
those lazy, sultry days.
This is up-country Sri Lanka - an enticing land of mountainous
peaks and verdant valleys, of tea plantations traversing steep
hillsides, of game parks, a profusion of bird life, remnants
of rain forests, rushing waterfalls, and sweeping plains.
The Lonely Planet guidebook talks of the hill country's "perpetual
spring.'' In Sri Lankan terms, that may well be so. But, to
visitors from Northern Europe, the feeling is more in tune with
a perfect summer's day.
Among these sleepy hill towns, nestling in stunning scenery,
can be found classic walking country. With Red Dot's help, you
can quietly uncover countless natural delights that remain hidden
from the average island tripper content to rush by coach along
the normal tourist trail. In the fresh hillside air, here is
a chance to feel the sun on your back and a freedom in your
soul.
There are so many places to visit off the beaten track that
you could arrange a month's walking holiday and still feel that
Sri Lanka still had many delights unrevealed.
Red Dot's knowledgeable guides are there to help you. They can
provide detailed information and support. Or they can remain
very much in the background, allowing you the freedom to go
as you please. The choice is up to you.
As ever, Red Dot can tailor an itinerary to suit your exact
needs. You may wish to test your fitness to the limit, walking
at a brisk pace for most of the day before arriving, exhausted
and satisfied, at your overnight halt.
Or you may want nothing more than an excuse for a gentle stroll
in the sunshine. You may demand the comforts of a good hotel
at the day's end. Or you may hanker for a simple, basic accommodation
- perhaps even a few nights' camping - to get a true feel of
the great outdoors.
The carefully-devised itinerary we propose below lies somewhere
in between. It begins with a few cultural sites, and ends with
a couple of days on the beach, with plenty of serious walking
sandwiched in between. The distance walked each day is logged,
as is the difficulty of the terrain, to allow you to propose
what changes ou may wish to make.
For instance, you may also wish to climb the stepped-slopes
to the summit of Adam's Peak, a mountain of great religious
significance, and perhaps the most fascinating challenge of
all.
Red Dot's nature trek is another specialised holiday from a
company that really cares about Sri Lanka. Why not join us? |
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