Where are the Best Holiday Destinations for 2023?
According to Audley Travel, Sri Lanka is one of the best holiday destinations for 2023.
No 5 on their list, Sri Lanka and headed “Relaxation, jungles, safaris and beaches.
Find out more about what they say for their 21 day tour at Highlights of Sri Lanka.
What do we, at GlenMyu Estate, think?
A Stay in the Sri Lankan Hill Country
GlenMyu Estate is located on the Beragala – Koslanda Road in the Sri Lankan Hill Country.
We are a more peaceful alternative to the busy tourist town on Ella and we are within reach of many of the main sights of interest in the area.
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3 Kingsize Double Bedrooms with Spectacular Views
2 Spacious Lounges with views over the hills below the house
A Natural Spring-Fed Infinity Swimming Pool
5 Acres of land to explore
Delicious bespoke meals freshly prepared by the host
A selection of places to dine
A place to relax and be closer to nature
Places to visit whilst at GlenMyu Estate
Diyaluma Waterfall and Upper Diyaluma Pools
Horton Plains National Park – Mini Worlds End, Worlds End and Bakers Falls
Adisham Bungalow
Lipton Seat
Dambetenna Tea Factory
Bambarakanda Waterfall
Thangamale Bird Sanctuary
Ella TownÂ
9 Arch Bridge
Little Adams Peak
Ravanna Waterfall
There is so much to see and experience
Audley Travels Highlight Tour is for 21 days which includes a stay in the Maldives.Â
What we have experienced at GlenMyu Estate is that visitors don’t realise how much there is to see on this small island. 21 days may not be enough and we consider that Sri Lanka offers so much that you should visit the island again and again and again.
In order to get the full experience of Sri Lanka you should take your times travelling around the island and visit at different times of the year on each trip.
The island has two major monsoon seasons and therefore parts of the island are good to be seen at different times of the year.
What are the Monsoons and When Do they Occur?
The Monsoons
The monsoons are ….
The main South West (Yala) Monsoon brings rain to the West and South West coasts and the Hill Country from April or May to September.
It is the wettest during April through to June.
The less harsh North East (Maha) Monsoon affects the East Coast from November to March. It is is wettest from November to December.
And the Inter-Monsoon
There is also an Inter-Monsoonal period of unsettled weather preceding the Maha Monsoon in October and November .
During this time heavy rainfall and thunderstorms can occur across the island.
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What about GlenMyu Estate?
Well, although we are in the Hill Country we are located outside the Central Hills and are at an elevation of around 1,000 metres.
We miss the brunt of the Yala and Maha Monsoons.
Travelling around the Island takes longer than you can imagine.
Although the size of the Island is similar to that of Eire it takes a lot longer to get from one place to the next due to the levels of traffic, lack of by-passes and the small windy roads.
There have been some highways developed over the last 10 years which can speed you from tourist site to tourist site.
However, they do not cover the whole island by travelling this wa means that you will miss some of the beautiful and scenic places that are off the main tracks.
Consider spending 3 days at each Hotel/Guest House/Homestay
We have found that most travellers do not realise how exhausting it can be travelling around Sri Lanka.
Most people book 1 or 2 nights at their lodgings and then speed on to the next place.Â
We feel that you don’t get value for money doing this as you can’t experience what your stay fully offers you. Also you don’t have time to rest in between sights.
Most visitors come from cooler climes and it is tiring travelling in the heat in conjunction with taking in the colours, smells and experiences you will find in Sri Lanka.Â
Lots of our guests go on hikes around the country and it can be physically tiring when most of your life at home is sitting at a desk (despite all your best efforts at the gym!).Â
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Audley Travel’s itinerary includes stays of 2 or 3 days in one area which is good.
We have found that the guest that stay for 3 nights at GlenMyu Estate get the best value and experience out of their stay.
There are lots to see near every place that you stay
Sri Lanka packs a large punch for things to do on a small island.
Sri Lanka has
Temples
Safaris
Elephant Orphanges
Whale Watching
Turtle Sanctuaries
Surfing and snorkelling
Fishing
Sailing
Hiking
Historic buildings and architecture
Great railway journeys
A variety of wildlife
Different cuisines around the Island
Sri Lanka is a Paradise Island - Take your time.
Coming to Sri Lanka on holiday should be a change from what you experience at home. Holidays are also about having some rest and relaxation from your busy lives.
So, relax, kick back and take your time travelling around this paradise island and get a full experience of tropical life.
