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Sport and Adventure in the Hill Country

Sport and Adventure in Sri Lanka’s hill country is mostly limited to trekking and mountain biking through the tea plantations and up and around the hills, but there are also some fantastic adventures to be had, such as going on the train from Kandy to Ella – one of the most beautiful rail rides in the world – and climbing Adam’s Peak in time to witness a sunrise you will never forget.

There are a vast array of trekking options on offer, from woodland walks in search of waterfalls to hikes across grassy plains. Climb Little Adam’s Peak, or the more challenging Ella Rock, for wonderful views down the Ella Gap – you can see all the way to the south coast on a clear day; go rambling around Haputale and take in the majestic views; walk through the pristine tea plantations in Dickoya.

Horton Plains National Park, 20km from Nuwara Eliya, is covered in grasslands and forests, including the Sri Lanka’s last remaining montane forest. It is in the only national park in Sri Lanka where you are free to roam on foot: walk all the way to ‘World’s End’, a dramatic viewpoint with a 1,000m vertical drop, and watch out for endemic highland bird species and other animals including leopards, elephants, deer and monkeys.

One of the best things to do in Sri Lanka’s hill country is climbing Adam’s Peak, a 2,234m-high mountain which is sacred to all four of Sri Lanka’s most prominent religious groups – Buddhists, Muslims, Christians and Hindus. It is a fairly tough and tiring journey, but it rewards visitors with an awe-inspiring panorama of the island and one of the most glorious dawns in Asia.

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