📍 Location: Uva Province, ~200 km east of Colombo
🚗 Transportation from CMB: ~6–7 hrs by car; ~9 hrs by train (famous scenic route)
🏨 Accommodation: Guesthouses, eco-lodges, boutique hotels with mountain views
🌟 Highlight: Tea country views & hiking trails
🗒️ Things to See & Do: Nine Arches Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak, Ravana Falls, Ella Rock hike
🕰️ Best Time to Visit: January–March, July–September (clear skies)
💡 Essential Tips: Book train tickets early; mornings are best for hikes
🏞️ Nearby Attractions: Haputale, Diyaluma Falls, Lipton’s Seat
📍 Location: Central Province, ~170 km east of Colombo
🚗 Transportation from CMB: ~5–6 hrs by car; ~7 hrs by train
🏨 Accommodation: Colonial-style hotels, cottages, tea bungalows
🌟 Highlight: Cool climate, tea estates, colonial charm
🗒️ Things to See & Do: Gregory Lake, Hakgala Botanical Garden, tea factory tours, horse riding
🕰️ Best Time to Visit: February–April (flower season, good weather)
💡 Essential Tips: Pack warm clothes; evenings are chilly
🏞️ Nearby Attractions: Horton Plains, Ramboda Falls, Ella
📍 Location: Sabaragamuwa Province, ~150 km east of Colombo
🚗 Transportation from CMB: ~4–5 hrs by car; trains to Hatton + 1.5 hrs drive
🏨 Accommodation: Guesthouses in Dalhousie (Nallathanniya)
🌟 Highlight: Sacred footprint & sunrise pilgrimage climb
🗒️ Things to See & Do: Night climb, temple at summit, tea country scenery
🕰️ Best Time to Visit: December–May (pilgrimage season)
💡 Essential Tips: Start climb around midnight for sunrise; bring warm layers & flashlight
🏞️ Nearby Attractions: Hatton tea plantations, Kitulgala (white water rafting)
📍 Location: Central Province, ~120 km northeast of Colombo
🚗 Transportation from CMB: ~3–4 hrs by car; ~2.5 hrs by train
🏨 Accommodation: City hotels, lake-view resorts, boutique guesthouses
🌟 Highlight: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
🗒️ Things to See & Do: Kandy Lake, Royal Botanical Gardens, cultural shows, Peradeniya University
🕰️ Best Time to Visit: July–August (Esala Perahera festival)
💡 Essential Tips: Dress modestly for temples; traffic in the city can be heavy
🏞️ Nearby Attractions: Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Knuckles Mountain Range
📍 Location: Central Province, ~180 km east of Colombo
🚗 Transportation from CMB: ~5–6 hrs by car/train via Nuwara Eliya
🏨 Accommodation: Guesthouses & hotels in Nuwara Eliya
🌟 Highlight: World’s End cliff, Baker’s Falls, highland plateau
🗒️ Things to See & Do: Hiking, wildlife viewing, photography
🕰️ Best Time to Visit: January–March (clear mornings)
💡 Essential Tips: Start trek before 6 AM for best views; dress warmly
🏞️ Nearby Attractions: Nuwara Eliya, Ohiya, Hakgala Botanical Garden
