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Morning Trail

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 I did not get up early in the morning but I should have 🙁  It was beautiful according to the early risers.  Here are the photos from Steve, Cherina, Tahnee, Andre, Jose and TinMorning Trail (9) Morning Trail (10) Morning Trail (11) Morning Trail (12) Morning Trail (14) Morning Trail (15) Morning Trail (16) Morning Trail (17) Morning Trail (18) Morning Trail (20) Morning Trail (21) Morning Trail (13) Morning Trail (8) Morning Trail (7) Morning Trail (5) Morning Trail (4) Morning Trail (3) Morning Trail (2) Morning Trail (1) Morning Trail (19)

Dinner and Breakfast at Amaya Langdale

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 We had set meals for dinner since we were a big groupDinner at Amaya Langdale (1) Heart shaped bread 🙂Dinner at Amaya Langdale (2)Dinner at Amaya Langdale (3)Dinner at Amaya Langdale (4)Dinner at Amaya Langdale (5) We took up the whole dining room 🙂Dinner at Amaya Langdale (6)Dinner at Amaya Langdale (7) Celebrated Tin’s birthday for 4 nights 🙂 because we love herDinner at Amaya Langdale (8)Dinner at Amaya Langdale (9)Dinner at Amaya Langdale (10)Dinner at Amaya Langdale (11)Breakfast was at your own pace
Breakfast at Amaya Langdale (2) Breakfast at Amaya Langdale (1)

Ceylon tea with milk everyday !  In 1819 when the British  took over Sri Lanka they tried growing coffee but there was fungus and so they grew tea. Ceylon tea is the most popular tea in the world. The income from tea comprises 12% of the country’s GDP

Ceylon tea sri lanka srilankrewYum !  Curd with treacle at @amayalangdale #srilankrew#srilankainstyle #amayalangdale #curd#treacle #h2hbreakfast

Breakfast at Amaya Langdale (6) Breakfast at Amaya Langdale (5) Breakfast at Amaya Langdale (3) Breakfast at Amaya Langdale (4)

Amaya Langdale

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We arrived at around 5pm at our home in Nuwara Eliya ( actually around 20 minutes away from Nuwara Eliya )  – Langdale Amaya @amayalangdale@smallluxuryhotels

It was raining with nice cool weather.  It’s a country home with 13 rooms – we occupied 10 rooms so we practically had the whole place to ourselves. As per @chutster – Peg – Baguio Country Club haha!! but better!!  for me it is better 🙂 #amayalangdale #srilankrew #srilankainstyle

Amaya Langdale (27)

These homes – called Bungalows – were built for the superintendents who used to manage the tea farms which is why they are situated near the plantations hence the beautiful views. I would suggest staying in Bungalows rather than hotels because they are more private.  But just make sure you choose your room because as always – in a house, the rooms are different – in size, in configuration and in condition.  So when you are a big group it can be challenging who gets what room.  So all these maybe should be ironed out before the trip if you are in a group.  If you are a family, same thing.  But overall the experience is better so you can be all together.  With regards to condition, they may vary because the bungalows are old homes, so the condition and the way it was maintained may vary.  So check your accommodations well before booking. Amaya Langdale (21) Amaya Langdale (25)  Spa!!Amaya Langdale (26)WOW!
Amaya Langdale (22) Amaya Langdale (10)Heated poolAmaya Langdale (24)Amaya Langdale (9)Amaya Langdale (15)Amaya Langdale (23) Amaya Langdale (11)Amaya Langdale (13)Amaya Langdale (14)Amaya Langdale (8)Amaya Langdale (1) Amaya Langdale (3)Amaya Langdale (12)This was our room – I think it was the best!  It faced all the views and wow it was beautiful!!
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Amaya Langdale website

Viceroy Express from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

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We took the train from Kandy to Tea Country ( Nuwara Eliya )  We chartered a whole cart for our group.  We highly recommend you do this if you do decide to take the train.  It is an old cart and an old railway so it is a bit bumpy and the train moves sideways.  Not really a smooth ride ……..but it is beautiful

12:30 pm – Sri Lanka Standard Time – 4 hours
Train Ride from Kandy to Hill Country | Viceroy Express Charter
This is one of the most scenic train rides in Asia (3 hours). One fabulous way of exploring the tea country is to jump aboard the train. The dramatic landscape of the highlands stirs the senses as you wind past lush tea plantations, majestic peaks and rushing waterfalls. The Sri Lanka Railways – the government railway network was first started in 1864 during the colonial period. One meets Sri Lankans from all walks of life on the train – it’s a very enjoyable experience.
Facilities on Board:
One Air-condition cabin
Dining and recreation
Mini Bar and smoking area
On-Board modern toilet facilities
On board music and WiFi
Lunch will be served en route
Drinks: Drinks will be served inside the train, beer and local spirits will be available, to be paid on consumption #srilankrew#srilankainstyle #viceroyexpress

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Dinner at the Royal Bar Hotel

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Dinner at the Royal Bar and Hotel – Sri Lankan food plus yummy fish and chips #royalbarandhotel #kandy#srilankrew #srilankainstyleDinner at the Royal Bar Hotel (15) Dinner at the Royal Bar Hotel (3) Dinner at the Royal Bar Hotel (1) Dinner at the Royal Bar Hotel (13) Dinner at the Royal Bar Hotel (2) Dinner at the Royal Bar Hotel (5)Dinner at the Royal Bar Hotel (6) Dinner at the Royal Bar Hotel (8) Dinner at the Royal Bar Hotel (12) Dinner at the Royal Bar Hotel (14) Dinner at the Royal Bar Hotel (9) Dinner at the Royal Bar Hotel (10) Dinner at the Royal Bar Hotel (11)

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The Royal Bar & Hotel is a new hotel rooted deeply in the colonial tradition of unpretentious hospitality. Originally an aristocrat's mansion, it became a British officers' club before opening to the public as a tavern in 1860. It remained open serving people from all walks of life for over 150 years and is the oldest and longest running bar in Kandy.

The Royal Bar & Hotel is a new hotel rooted deeply in the colonial tradition of unpretentious hospitality. Originally an aristocrat’s mansion, it became a British officers’ club before opening to the public as a tavern in 1860. It remained open serving people from all walks of life for over 150 years and is the oldest and longest running bar in Kandy.

Royal Botanical Garden

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Hot day tat the Royal Botanical Gardens! @thecrazycook_ph @tinatimeofficial@tincmoreno @kaisterprimo @cheriris@kimm_stagram @jaxcantonio @lindycas@tahneesy  #srilankrew#srilankainstyle #thetravellersboutique
Royal Botanical Garden (1)Botanical Gardens is the largest (60 hectares) of the botanical gardens of Sri Lanka and the finest of its kind in Asia. In the Mediterranean climate of Kandy, the gateway to the central highlands, the Gardens lies at an elevation of 460 meters above sea-level, tightly bounded on three sides by the loop of the River Mahaweli (Great Sandy River), Sri Lanka’s largest river. During WWII the gardens were the headquarters of the allied command for the pacific. #royalbotanicalgardens #srilankrew #srilankainstyle #h2hflowersRoyal Botanical Garden (3)Royal Botanical Garden (24) Royal Botanical Garden (27) Royal Botanical Garden (20) Royal Botanical Garden (19) Royal Botanical Garden (18) Royal Botanical Garden (12)Trees at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Kandy. There are 159 staff to maintain the garden.
Drunken avenue named after Capt James Cook – Cook’s spine. There are termites eating the bottom of the trees which is why the trees are crooked ? Royal Botanical Garden (11) Royal Botanical Garden (10)Royal Botanical Garden (8)Royal Botanical Garden (9)Royal Botanical Garden (14) Royal Botanical Garden (7) Royal Botanical Garden (25) Royal Botanical Garden (26) Royal Botanical Garden (5) Royal Botanical Garden (13) Royal Botanical Garden (16) Royal Botanical Garden (4)Royal Botanical Garden (23)Royal Botanical Garden (22) Royal Botanical Garden (21)Fruit bats
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This was the last tour among the Cultural Triangle sights ( source www.beautifuleyessrilanka.com )

cultural-triangle source beautifuleyesrilanka website

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