Cute House Design in Sri Lanka
Day 10 // Train Trip
Ella – Kandy
The most scenic train trip in Sri Lanka is the one between Ella and Kandy. It is a real must when visiting Sri Lanka. It is a long journey, 7 hours, but the beautiful mountain scenery passing by outside your train window is breathtaking and well worth getting a slightly sore butt for.
Also, just watching the passing villages and the locals getting on and off the train at each station is fascinating and give you an insight into Sri Lankan daily life. At each stop, vendors selling snacks, drinks, and food get on and off, so there are plenty of Sri Lankan specialties to indulge in.
Check train schedules here (search Start Station: Elle, End Station: Kandy). There are two express trains a day, departing from Ella at 06:40 and 09:24.
I recommend that you pre-book your train tickets from Ella to Kandy online here, as this train ride is extremely popular and usually gets fully booked.
You can, of course, do this train ride the other way around, from Kandy to Ella. It is the same tracks so you will see the same beautiful landscape no matter which way you go. Buy train tickets from Kandy to Ella here.
⇒ Read more: The World´s Most Beautiful Train Trip? Ella To Kandy
Day 10-12 // 2 nights
Kandy
Kandy is famous for the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic that houses Sri Lanka`s most important Buddhist relic – a tooth of Buddha himself! We visited the temple in the afternoon, just after dark, and it was a very atmospheric and a bit mysterious experience. Traditional dance shows are also very popular in Kandy.
Kandy has the Royal Botanical Garden which is a nice park to stroll around in. The Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage is located not that far from Kandy (a 1,5-hour drive one way).
⇒ Read more: In Search Of Buddha´s Tooth – Kandy (our recommended things to do in Kandy)
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Where To Stay In Kandy
Elegant Hotel
This hotel looks fantastic, with a great location and fantastic views! Best of all, it has a huge swimming pool! The breakfast is apparently spectacular, the staff friendly, and the beds super comfy. It's a little outside the center, but transport is cheap and easily available. This is our first choice if we ever return to Kandy.
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Sharon Inn
This is where we stayed. It's an okay guesthouse within walking distance of the Lake. The rooms are basic and a little dated, but with a private bathroom. They helped us arrange transportation to our next stop, and we were happy with the service. The best thing was the tasty Sri Lankan rice and curry buffet dinner in the garden in the evenings.
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Day 12 // A day trip, 0 nights
Sigiriya
Sigiriya, or Lion Rock, is a gigantic rock (200 meters high) located in the middle of the jungle. Sigiriya was once the capital of Sri Lanka, where the king`s palace was on top of the rock. You can actually see the ruins of the palace at the top.
We used about two hours on the climb (stairs), but it is totally worth all the sweat – the view is awesome!
⇒ Read more: Journey To The Lion Rock – Sigiriya
How To Get To Sigiriya
There are no trains to Sigiriya. Hire a private car & driver to drive you from Kandy to Polonnaruwa, with a stop in Sigiriya to hike the Lion Rock. The driver will wait for you at the car park while you do the climb to Lion Rock. You will probably use about 2-3 hours on the climb up and down Lion Rock. The drive from Kandy to Sigiriya takes about 2,5 hours one way.
On your way to Sigiriya, you can stop at the beautiful Dambulla Cave Temple.
Day 12-14 // 2 nights
Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa was the capital of Sri Lanka for three centuries. The beautiful Ancient City of Polonnaruwa is packed with old temples and ruins located in the middle of the green jungle.
Rent a bike and bike around the temple area at your own pace, and soak in the atmosphere. It is a great bike ride!
Polonnaruwa is part of what is often referred to as the Ancient Cities of Sri Lanka. The others being Sigiriya and Anuradhapura.
If you want to explore more ancient ruins after Pollonaruwa then Anuradhapura, the largest and oldest of the ancient cities is located between Pollonaruwa and Negombo but slightly further north. The ruins there are spread across a very large area covering more than 40km². There is no train connection to Anuradhapura so your best bet is to hire a car and driver. It's about a 2-3 hour drive from Pollonaruwa to Anuradhapura.
⇒ Read more: 10 Must-See Things In The Ancient City Polonnaruwa
How To Get To Polonnaruwa
After your hike to Lion Rock in Sigiriya, your private driver will drive you to Polonnaruwa. The drive from Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa only takes about one hour.
Where To Stay In Polonnaruwa
Tishan Holiday Resort
This is a budget-friendly place that is getting rave reviews and offers excellent value for money. It is well located for exploring the ruins and offers 10 basic but very clean rooms. Travelers highlight the excellent food and friendly service. Air Conditioned rooms are available and all rooms have free wifi access. The pool looks great, and bikes are available for rent.
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Deer Park Hotel
Deer Park Hotel is probably the best high-end hotel in Polonnaruwa. This hotel location can't be beaten as it overlooks the beautiful Giritale Lake. Rooms are very spacious, have an excellent view of the lake, and provide all modern amenities such as Satellite TV, AC, mini-bar, and free in-room Wifi. There is also a large gym and an excellent pool. In the evening you can sit and watch as Elephants come down to the Lake to drink and bath! Travelers rave about the excellent food and personal attention to service.
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Seyara Holiday Resort
This is the small family-driven hotel where we stayed. The owner and his family are very friendly and made us feel right at home. The traditional Sri Lankan breakfast was excellent. The rooms do vary greatly in standard and our room was fairly basic. Wi-fi is available in public areas, but not in the rooms. Since we were there they have built a large pool that looks excellent.
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Day 14 // 0-1 nights
Negombo
Instead of heading back to Colombo to stay there the last night or the day of your departure, we recommend that you head out to the west coast to the beach town Negombo.
Negombo is closer to the airport than Colombo, located only a 15 minutes taxi drive from Colombo International Airport, making it the perfect place to "wait" for your plane.
We did not spend a night in Negombo but had a late flight out of Sri Lanka (after midnight), so we spent our last day in Sri Lanka hanging out at the Negombo Beach. We had brunch (Sunday brunch buffet) at one of the many nice beach resorts located right on the beautiful Negombo beach. They also let us use their pool.
⇒ Read more: Last Day In Paradise – Negombo Beach
How To Get To Negombo
The easiest and quickest is to hire a private car & drive to drive you from Polonnaruwa to Negombo. The drive takes about five hours.
If you want a cheaper, but much slower trip from Polonnaruwa to Negombo, go for the train. You first have to take the train from Polonnaruwa to Colombo (about 6,5 hours). At Colombo Fort Train Station, change train to Negombo. The train ride from Colombo to Negombo takes about 1,5 hours. So all in all the train ride from Polonnaruwa to Negombo will take about eight to nine hours including changing the train.
Where To Stay In Negombo
Heritage Negombo
This is a relatively new hotel in Negombo with a great location in a quiet area of the beach. All rooms have a sea view and are spacious, modern, and comfortable. The garden and pool are lovely. The breakfast buffet is varied and plentiful. It's a fairly expensive hotel but a great choice if you want to splurge a bit on your last few nights in Sri Lanka.
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Tranquil Negombo Boutique
If you prefer a small boutique hotel with more personal service then this is a great place to stay. Located about 3km away from Negombo city this is a quiet little oasis. The rooms are large, well equipped, and decorated in a modern style and the pool area is lovely.
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Jetwing Lagoon
Situated a little outside Negombo city in beautiful and relaxing surroundings in-between the Indian Ocean and a large lagoon. The rooms are spacious and well decorated in a modern minimalistic style with open-air showers and huge comfortable beds. The hotel has Sri Lanka's largest swimming pool, 100 meters long! There are not a lot of restaurants in this area but the hotel food is good and the airport is just 30 minutes away.
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Tropical Villas
Tropical Villas is a new budget place that is getting rave reviews right now. With large, clean rooms, a nice pool, and a location within walking distance of the beach, this family-run place won't stay a "secret" for long. Breakfast is tasty, plentiful, and served at a time of your choosing. They even have free bikes available.
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