There is a reason why Sri Lanka is known as ‘The Pearl of the Indian Ocean,’ and it’s because it’s a wonderfully rich and diverse island. We’ve found the things you simply have to experience on your Sri Lankan trip.
Go Leopard Spotting
While you won’t be making any leopards change their spots, you can admire these amazing creatures on a safari adventure in Sri Lanka. Yala National Park on the south-eastern coastline is one that anyone visiting the country must see. This is your chance to see both leopards and elephants in the wild. Spending time in the beautiful Yala National Park is something you’ll never forget.
Explore the Landscape with a Train Tide
One of the best train rides you could ever hope to take is found in Sri Lanka. Hop on the train from Kandy to Ella, and for eight hours, just sit back and enjoy the diverse landscape Sri Lanka offers. You will snake your way through tea plantations, colorful towns, flowing waterfalls, and mist-covered forests. The atmosphere on the train is one of fun and love, plus there is more chai than you can possibly drink on offer throughout. For just over $6, this is a day you’ll not remember forever.
Southern Coast Rope Swing
It might sound a little basic, but this simple rope swing has practically single-handedly transformed Sri Lanka’s tourism industry. Thanks to a few influential Instagrammers, the rope swings on Sri Lanka’s Southern Coast have become the must-do thing. Everybody is striving to get ‘that shot,’ and people are coming from all over the world to jump out over the water. It’s the must-have vacation snap people are lining up for.
Sri Lanka has plenty to offer tourists, and these are the things you shouldn’t miss out on. Whatever you see and do here will be amazing, but we don’t think you shouldn’t miss these gems.
Time to Get Your Water Legs Going to With Paddleboarding
Love the water and want to get a whiff of the balmy ocean life? Jump on to a Paddleboard, the newest water sport that’s gaining momentum the world over. It’s cheaper than taking your boat out and needs less equipment than kayaking. Probably why Stand Up Paddleboarding, also known as SUP, is a growing rage currently that stands at a global market of £7 billion! Read on to know how to get afloat on your own.
Begin by Choosing the Right Paddleboard
A stop by your local coastal adventure company would be the best bet to guide you to buy the right equipment. All-round paddleboards are the most preferred option, which are inflatable and come rolled up in compact bags to make it easy to haul in a car boot. Touring SUPs are usually longer and narrower for easier momentum in the waters, while. Yoga SUPs have larger, gripper pads on the surface. Also, it is important to find the right size of the paddle to help you maneuver. Paddles are usually customized to your arm length.
Stand Up and Get Going!
The first few tries of paddleboarding are going to be rough, so be prepared to fall flat and splash around before you find your balance! But climbing back on is extremely easy, so fear not! Start in clear and calm waters. Center yourself first in a kneeling position, taking a few strokes at a time, with the cure of the paddle towards you. Then stand up one leg at a time slowly with your knees bent a bit and keep your core straight. And keep paddling, keep going!
Safety Measures!
• Do take some time to check the tide times and currents, as well as changing weather conditions. Even if on the lake, do keep wind patterns.
• Tie your belongings to elastic straps usually provided on inflatable paddleboards.
• Carry enough water to stay hydrated, and don’t leave the sunscreen behind!
• Carry a waterproof pouch for your money, phone, or other belongings.
• Keep spare clothes or jackets.