Stay : Discovery of northern Sri Lanka
After 26 years of war, the North opened up to the rest of the country. Even if comfort is not always there, this part of the island, rich in history and culture, has the undeniable advantage of offering a very high level of authenticity.
Summary of the stay
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7 days
€€ - Charm and comfort
Detail of the stay : Discovery of northern Sri Lanka - 7 days
Day 2: Discovery of wildlife
Steps: Anuradhapura, Colombo
Departure north along the coast to get to know the Catholic country. Take 5 good hours to reach Anuradhapura. On the way, visit the park of Wilpattu. It houses a wide fauna (bears, elephants, leopards...).
Day 3: Anuradhapura
Steps: Anuradhapura
Visit of Anuradhapura, one of the jewels of the Cultural Triangle with its immense dagobas. Take a day to visit the sacred city by taking your time.
Day 4: Mihintal
Steps: Anuradhapura, Mihintale, Trincomalee
Visit Mihintale, about 30 minutes drive from Anuradhapura. This amazing place dedicated to Buddhist worship offers wonderful rocky landscapes above the jungle and is well worth a 3 to 4 hour visit. Then it takes about 2 hours and a half to reach Trincomalee.
Day 7: À in Nilaveli
Steps: Nilaveli, Trincomalee, Colombo
Relax on the beach of Nilaveli, a few kilometres north of Trincomalee. There are several very pleasant hotels and there are miles of deserted beaches lined with coral reefs that will delight lovers of snorkeling.
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