{"id":149670,"date":"2025-02-25T13:09:24","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T13:09:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/?p=149670"},"modified":"2025-02-25T13:10:46","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T13:10:46","slug":"why-sri-lanka-is-considered-as-the-most-visited-destination-for-travelers-sigiriya-by-dr-harold-gunatillake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/why-sri-lanka-is-considered-as-the-most-visited-destination-for-travelers-sigiriya-by-dr-harold-gunatillake\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Sri Lanka Is Considered as the Most Visited Destination for Travelers &#8211; Sigiriya &#8211; By Dr Harold Gunatillake"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Why Sri Lanka Is Considered as the Most Visited Destination for Travelers &#8211; Sigiriya &#8211; By Dr Harold Gunatillake<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-146797 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Dr-Harold-Gunatillake-5-e1735136442885.png\" alt=\"Dr Harold Gunatillake\" width=\"138\" height=\"126\" \/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XJS_q0Zs-qE?si=ZVXN_CBH6i7LZD-m\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"227\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Whispers of Sri Lanka<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">In the heart of the Indian Ocean blue,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Lies an island with wonders, old and new.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Where lush tea gardens kiss the sky,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">And golden beaches spread wide and high<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"227\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"225\">The Allure of the Island Nation<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"245\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Hello viewers,<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"613\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">I reside in Kandy, the hill capital of Sri Lanka, and often visit the Oak Ray Regency Hotel in Getambe, a suburb of Kandy, for my cool glass of beer. I am astonished by the number of travel coaches filled with tourists from various countries, such as Russia, Germany, France, and India, gathering mainly for the popular lunch before their next journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"724\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"> <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"www.Doctorharold.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"722\">Website: www.Doctorharold.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"962\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Kandy is a city in central Sri Lanka. It is the country&#8217;s second-largest city, surrounded by tea plantations and mountain ranges. The name &#8220;Kandy&#8221; originates from the Sinhalese word &#8220;Kanda&#8221;, which means &#8220;hill&#8221;.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1108\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">When Kandy was first established around 1480 CE, it was known as &#8220;Kanda Uda Pas Rata&#8221;, which translates to &#8220;Palace on Five Hills&#8221;.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1307\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">In the February 2025 issue of Travel + Leisure magazine, Teryn White writes that Sigiriya is the most welcoming Asian destination\u2014often referred to as the 8th Wonder of the World.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1673\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Booking.com recently released its 13th annual Traveler Review Awards, unveiling the &#8220;Most Welcoming Places&#8221; worldwide to visit in 2025. Ratings for the list were derived from each destination\u2019s volume of Traveler Review Awards, based on a three-year average of more than 360 million verified customer reviews on the company\u2019s website and app.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1767\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Topping the list as this year\u2019s most welcoming destination is Sigiriya, Sri Lanka.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1802\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1800\"> Travel Guide to Sigiriya<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"2036\">\n<li data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1914\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1830\">Distance from Colombo<\/strong>: 3 hrs 43 min drive via <strong data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1911\">Ambepussa, Kurunegala on Trincomalee Hwy\/Kandy Rd\/A6<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"2036\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1951\">Taxi Cost from Colombo Airport<\/strong>: Typically <strong data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"1978\">$60 to $120<\/strong>, depending on the type of vehicle and service provider.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2090\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2088\"> Accommodation: Fresco Water Villa, Sigiriya<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2392\">\n<li data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2160\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2116\">A cozy 4-star villa<\/strong> providing excellent service to travelers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2204\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2201\">10-minute drive from Sigiriya Rock<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2306\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2239\">Luxurious and serene retreat<\/strong> with stylish rooms, a tranquil pool area, and excellent service.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2392\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Particularly praised for its <strong data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2365\">well-maintained gardens<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2389\">attentive staff<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2684\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Sri Lanka, often referred to as the &#8220;Pearl of the Indian Ocean&#8221;, has captivated the hearts of travelers from around the globe. Given the multitude of attractions and experiences it provides, its reputation as one of the most visited destinations in the world is not unfounded.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2777\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2775\">Now, let\u2019s return to Sigiriya\u2019s Majestic Crown, voted as the 8th Wonder of the World.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2784\" data-end=\"2819\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"2788\" data-end=\"2817\"> The Legend of Sigiriya<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2821\" data-end=\"2991\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"2821\" data-end=\"2867\">In a land where tales and legends entwine,<\/strong><\/span><br data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"2870\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">A fortress of ancient design rises.<\/span><br data-start=\"2905\" data-end=\"2908\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Sigiriya\u2019s rock is <strong data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"2949\">majestic and grand<\/strong>,<\/span><br data-start=\"2950\" data-end=\"2953\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">And King <strong data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"2973\">Kasyapa<\/strong> rules the land.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2993\" data-end=\"3150\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"2993\" data-end=\"3027\">High above the emerald plains,<\/strong><\/span><br data-start=\"3027\" data-end=\"3030\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">This monolith, where grandeur reigns.<\/span><br data-start=\"3067\" data-end=\"3070\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Gardens and frescoes of dreams,<\/span><br data-start=\"3101\" data-end=\"3104\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Where the past and present blend in streams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3152\" data-end=\"3313\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"3152\" data-end=\"3197\">Lush gardens carved with skill and grace,<\/strong><\/span><br data-start=\"3197\" data-end=\"3200\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Water gardens mirroring heaven\u2019s face.<\/span><br data-start=\"3238\" data-end=\"3241\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"3241\" data-end=\"3275\">Lion\u2019s Gate, a guardian proud,<\/strong><\/span><br data-start=\"3275\" data-end=\"3278\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Welcomes visitors from the crowd.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3315\" data-end=\"3484\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"3315\" data-end=\"3364\">In extraordinary chambers, the frescoes glow,<\/strong><\/span><br data-start=\"3364\" data-end=\"3367\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Maidens of beauty in delicate flow.<\/span><br data-start=\"3402\" data-end=\"3405\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Their painted smiles, whispers of yore,<\/span><br data-start=\"3444\" data-end=\"3447\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Echo through halls of ancient lore.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3486\" data-end=\"3663\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"3486\" data-end=\"3532\">Sigiriya\u2019s walls are a testament to might,<\/strong><\/span><br data-start=\"3532\" data-end=\"3535\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Hold tales of triumph, of days and nights.<\/span><br data-start=\"3577\" data-end=\"3580\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">King <strong data-start=\"3585\" data-end=\"3623\">Kasyapa\u2019s legacy, etched in stone,<\/strong><\/span><br data-start=\"3623\" data-end=\"3626\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">A throne in the sky, forever known.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3665\" data-end=\"3830\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"3665\" data-end=\"3706\">Come, behold this marvel of the past,<\/strong><\/span><br data-start=\"3706\" data-end=\"3709\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Where time stands still, memories last.<\/span><br data-start=\"3748\" data-end=\"3751\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Sigiriya\u2019s rock, a beacon of pride,<\/span><br data-start=\"3786\" data-end=\"3789\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">In Sri Lanka\u2019s heart, an eternal guide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3837\" data-end=\"3923\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"3837\" data-end=\"3921\">So, viewers, climb this historic rock during your next dream visit to Sri Lanka.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3925\" data-end=\"4172\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Older visitors may <strong data-start=\"3944\" data-end=\"3978\">climb as far as the Lion&#8217;s Paw<\/strong>, while younger ones can <strong data-start=\"4003\" data-end=\"4051\">ascend the narrow steel stairs to the summit<\/strong>, where they will witness the <strong data-start=\"4081\" data-end=\"4119\">splendid elephant-infested jungles<\/strong> and explore the <strong data-start=\"4136\" data-end=\"4169\">ruined palace of King Kasyapa<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4174\" data-end=\"4285\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">With <strong data-start=\"4179\" data-end=\"4196\">no hesitation<\/strong>, you would <strong data-start=\"4208\" data-end=\"4227\">enjoy the visit<\/strong> to this historic rock and take away <strong data-start=\"4264\" data-end=\"4282\">happy memories<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4287\" data-end=\"4353\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">So, <strong data-start=\"4291\" data-end=\"4334\">until we meet again on the next venture<\/strong>\u2014goodbye for now.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/elanka-newsletter-sign-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly\u00a0to\u00a0your\u00a0inbox!<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why Sri Lanka Is Considered as the Most Visited Destination for Travelers &#8211; Sigiriya &#8211; By Dr Harold Gunatillake Whispers of Sri Lanka In the heart of the Indian Ocean blue, Lies an island with wonders, old and new. 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