Cook & Eat Your Meal At This Eatery With Its Owners, A SriLankan Family ...

This Eatery conducts a cookery class, where you can cook your meal with the host and later eat it.

Google maps location link; https://www.google.lk/maps/place/Bees+Honey+Cookery+%26+Restaurant/@6.8724328,81.0427187,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x3ae465ce99a496ad:0x67a3e91d784d5de4!8m2!3d6.8724275!4d81.0449074 Owner Mr. Seana +94 717609139 The Bees honey restaurant is situated in Kital Ella, near Ella. With the google maps location, you can go near his place but make sure to call him because it will be difficult finding the place on your own. If you go by road, you have to stop near the school and walk. But if you walk on the railway track from Ella towards Ella rock for 2 km then it would be easy to find this place, a lot of tourists come here in this way.

Here, either you can order for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and eat or you can join with them and cook your meal. They have a menu with soups, juices, etc.,

I called them the previous day to inform them I was coming, Mr. Seana asked me to come by 12 pm. So I arrived at their place a little before 12. It was difficult to find the place although they have placed signboards. I called them and asked for directions.

                                       

Since the restaurant was closed for several months they had to clean the place, the whole family Mr. Seana, his wife, and his two kids did all the cleaning in a jiff.

So the cooking started, with 6 curries (5 veg dish and 1 chicken dish) and red rice. They taught me how to wash the rice, the water level, how to cut the vegetables, and how to cook. They use clay pots and firewood, a true Sri Lankan village-style cooking.

                                      

The cooking process looked so simple, there was no much sauteeing. They mix all the ingredients in the clay pot before even taking it to the fire. I usually have seen cooking where each ingredient is sauteed and some of the ingredients made to a paste and added but not here. The chicken curry though looked simple when it was cooked, tasted amazing. The meat was perfectly cooked and so tender. The raw banana curry is something new to me. It was served hot and tasted excellent They used coconut oil only for cooking. All the 6 dishes with the rice were cooked in just 1 hour's time. The owner Mr. Seana is a farmer and grows his own vegetables which are used in these dishes. A great experience with lovely and tasty food. #itaste #srilankanlunch #ella

                         

The Bike Trip - 640 Kms & 20 Hours Of Bike Trip - A Trip Through Beautif...

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A 640 km bike ride that took around 20 hours, the limitations being that I could travel only at a speed limit of 40 to 60 km/hour because of the bike capacity and weather conditions. So I started my journey around 8.30 in the morning from bandarawela. The route I took was from bandarawela - Badulla - mahiyanganaya - Dambulla - Vavuniya. This route had lovely landscapes and dams with beautiful roads.

I had to make several stopping since sitting on the bike continually was very difficult. I had a lite breakfast of short eats after I crossed Badulla.

                                       

                                        

                                        

The road was good and not much traffic. At around 2 pm I reached Dambulla where I had my lunch. A nice quiet restaurant where I tried chicken chop suey noodles. A good lunch it was. After lunch, I started my ride again traveling via Anuradhapura towards Vavuniya.

Reached Vavuniya at 5 pm. Went to my hotel room and had a little rest and later went to a business meeting.

                                        

                                        

The next day I started my journey again at 9.30 am. I took the same route till Dambulla.

From Dambulla I took the Matale route to Kandy.... around 2 pm I had crossed Matale, so had my lunch at a random restaurant.

                                        

                                        

I had sandwiches because wanted my lunch to be light. After lunch, I started again to Kandy. Reached Kandy around 3.30 pm where I ordered pizza for takeaway for my cousin's kids.

                                        

                                       

So packing those pizzas I started again towards Hatton. It started to rain and it was difficult to ride the bike. But that didn’t stop me, I was drenched in the rain and it was freezing. Finally, I reached Hatton by 6.30 pm. It was 9 hours travel this time.

                                         

                                         

The next day the travel was from Hatton back to bandarawela... from Hatton to Nuwara Eliya, just passing Nuwara Eliya I had masala tea at the tea train. Reached bandarawela at 2 pm.

                                         

                                          

 This time it was 3.30 hours ride. A lovely trip through beautiful landscapes, waterfalls, and beautiful locations. A new kind of experience!!!!

                                           

                                          

                           

Best Pork Curry That I Have Tasted - Pork Curry With Roast Paan & Coconu...

This Pork Curry with Roast Paan (bread) and coconut sambol is the best pork curry that i have tasted. Google Maps Location Link; https://www.google.lk/maps/place/360+Ella/@6.8732605,81.0490585,17z/data=!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x3ae465b6bfeea78b:0x1965d6dc18c4d61f!2s360+Ella!8m2!3d6.873302!4d81.04918!3m4!1s0x3ae465b6bfeea78b:0x1965d6dc18c4d61f!8m2!3d6.873302!4d81.04918 #itaste #360ella #porkcurry

I have come to Ella for shooting some travel vlogs, that you can see on this channel. You can also check out the travel vlog playlist. So the last time I came, I tried this black pork curry with roast Paan. The 360 cafe which is usually busy with European and Russian tourists was less crowded The waiter suggested that the mutton curry with rice which he said is also a star dish there, but I decided to go with the pork curry. The combination of that roast Paan and the pork curry was amazing The pork curry had the right amount of spiciness and its flavors were excellent. The best pork curry that I have tasted so far. Travel Vlog Playlist; https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhLL9NCkc8Z_OzOIGvvMh61DTM-CgD3Vj

Trip To Bopath Falls - Rathnapura, Sri Lanka & Lunch At Bopath Falls Roc...

A beautiful and yet a dangerous falls. Bopath Falls is situated in the district of Ratnapura, 3 km from kuruwita town.

Google Maps Location; https://www.google.lk/maps/place/Bopa... To reach this place from Colombo, one can take the Ratnapura or Badulla bus and get down at kuruwita. From kuruwita, the bopath falls is just 3 km away. A tuk-tuk can be taken from here to reach this place. The are many hotels in this area and if you are planning to spend more than a day then you have a lot of hotels to choose from.

I reached the bopath Ella entrance, the ticket cost is 20 lkr, As I walked in, there is a park-like area leading to the bopath river. From there I walked for 500 meters to reach the main falls. There is a path towards the side which easily leads near the waterfalls.

There was no one around, because of the current pandemic situation. The water was very forceful. You can take a dip here but you have to be very cautious because of the force of the water. I stayed for a while and took a swim. I was not able to go to the place where the water fell because it wasn't too safe. Although I stayed to the sides I could feel the water force pulling me.

After a while, I got dressed packed my bag for returning only to realize that the path I came was no more. The water levels increased which I did not notice before. It was a little difficult to find another way to get to the banks. somehow with great difficulty ( climbing and clinging to rocks), I found my way to the banks. I wanted to try going on the raft, which I did for 100/- lkr. The water is below your knee depth but if people want to reach the other side without getting wet then the raft ride is fun. So it was lunchtime, The bopath falls rock chalets hotel, a hotel just near to the falls is the one where I went to have lunch. The front structure was under construction. They have six rooms and a swimming pool with a restaurant. The whole place looks peaceful with the sound of the waterfalls ringing in the ears. I ordered for the Mongolian noodles and chili pork. The Mongolian noodles came with chicken, squid, pork, and prawns. I requested them to avoid prawns and pork in the noodles.

The chili pork looked like deviled pork, coz usually chilli pork is thin layers of pork deep fried. The deviled pork which i got had more soy sauce to it, which affected the taste. I was not happy with its taste.The noodles tasted good though.

The price of noodles was 950 lkr and pork was 800 lkr. BIT EXPENSIVE FOR ITS QUALITY AND QUANTITY

42 Year Old Eatery Serving SriLankan Style Pork Rice & Curry - Kattayar ...

#itaste #belihuloya #srilankanrice&curry Belihuloya is a village in the Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. It is approximately 150 kilometers from Colombo on the Colombo Badulla highway.

Belihuloya is situated at an elevation of 616 meters (2,021 ft) above sea level. This hillside location is a climatically transitional area, linking both the dry and wet zones and the hill and low country.

Belihuloya is derived from the Belih Oya ("Oya" being the Sinhala word for river), which flows through the area. Google Maps Location; https://www.google.lk/maps/place/Hotel+Shiroma/@6.7089765,80.7581546,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x3ae38babe041948d:0x1951f76475141187!8m2!3d6.7089712!4d80.7603433 Hotel Shiroma or Kattayar Kadae as the locals call it is situated just before Belihuloya when you pass the balangoda town. In operation, for 42 years this eatery is run by its second generation owners now.

They serve dishes like the parota, kothu parota, pol roti, srilankan Rice & curry , appam etc.., They have chicken, fish and pork to chose from as side dish.

They sometimes have wild bore curry too ( wild bore meat is leagal in srilanka) The evening appam is special here, having those crispy and hot appams with a side dish is heaven. If you happen to pass by this way don’t forget to try their rice and curry.

The chicken rice & Curry is priced at 250/- llr The fish and egg rice & curry priced at 180/- lkr The vegetable rice & curry priced at 130/- lkr

                         

Worlds Most Scenic Train Route - Colombo To Badulla - Train Travel Through Beautiful Landscapes Of Srilanka

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Worlds Most Scenic Train Route - Colombo To Badulla - Train Travel Through Beautiful Landscapes Of Srilanka
The Colombo to Badulla railway is one of the most scenic railways in the world. This railway is featured in many countries' national television as part of SriLankan tourism. This railway was built by the British during their rule. It was mainly used by them to escape the heat of the capital city Colombo and travel to the upcountry.

The train starts from Colombo - pettah junction and ends in Badulla. The train stops at popular tourist destinations and the main mention is Kandy which is the 2nd largest city in the country and homes the elephant sanctuary. The train also stops near to Nuwareliya home to tea plantations and the grand hotel.

The route is complete with beautiful scenes of waterfalls, tea plantations, tunnels. You will hardly be at your seats as there is so much to enjoy outside.

If you visit this country, this train journey is a must!

                          

Resort Stay With Private Water Falls And Excellent Non-Veg Food - Wijaya Holiday Resorts - SriLanka

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Resort Stay With Private Water Falls And Excellent Non-Veg Food - Wijaya Holiday Resorts - SriLanka
Google Maps Location; https://www.google.lk/maps/place/Wijaya+Holiday+Resort/@6.7434574,80.2420039,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!3m7!1s0x3ae3b0d451ae712f:0x2221d51473a65db1!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d6.7434521!4d80.2441926
Website - https://www.wijayaholidayresort.com/

Located in Kiriella, Ratnapura, along the Padukka - Ingiriya - Ratnapura highway, Wijaya Holiday Resort is a 50 Acre resort with private waterfalls, boating, free bikes, garden, free WiFi, etc. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant, a water park, and an outdoor pool.

The private waterfall is a must enjoy the attraction. A river that runs through the resort is blocked in many areas forming natural pools, the water that falls into the pool looks like a natural waterfall. This is a great attraction to enjoy with your friends and family.

There are varieties of rooms in different budgets with balcony that has a perfect view.
Wijaya Holiday Resort offers a continental or buffet breakfast.
I had a Srilankan cuisine lunch with rice and curry. There was deviled chicken, deviled cuttlefish (cuttlefish deep fried and then deviled), fish fry, fish curry, greens, okra fry, beans curry, dal and to finish my sumptuous lunch, I had fruit salad with ice cream. An excellent style Srilankan style lunch.

This place is ideal for day packages, where people come in groups to enjoy campaigning, the waterfalls, the pools, and its food.
There are camping in tents too. For more details, you can visit their website or plan your bookings through booking.com
The room will cost 15000 lkr / 81 USD for 2 adults with breakfast.
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Sunrise At Lipton's Seat - Haputale, Srilanka - Amazing View

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Sunrise At Lipton's Seat - Haputale, Srilanka - Amazing View

Google maps location;

https://www.google.lk/maps/place/Lipton's+Seat/@6.7806575,81.0132959,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x3ae46e34030893af:0x3886114faff7476b!8m2!3d6.7806522!4d81.0154846
Liptons seat is a Tourist spot with a beautiful view at the Dambatenne Estate, Haputale Sri Lanka. It is said sir Thomas Lipton used this spot to survey his tea estates which spread around 2500 acres from this place.

Sir Thomas Lipton came to Srilanka during the late 1800s and fell in love with the country. He was the reason for starting the Ceylon tea.

A lot of Indians were hired from India for working at the tea estates. These people even today are called INDIAN TAMILS in Sri Lanka.

How to get there.....
There are 2 routes to get to Lipton's seat.
1- From Haputale you have to take the Dambatenne Estate to get to Lipton's seat. This is the main route that most people take
The roads are narrow
2- From bandarawela you have to take the nayabetta estate route and come up to Lipton's seat. The roads are not that good but tourists from Ella, choose this route because it is near.

A Tuk-tuk is the best option to travel here. Or by a two-wheeler.

The view from here is amazing. 3 or 4 provinces can be seen from here. 2 or 3 lakes can also be seen from here.
The gates to Lipton's seat opens at 5.30 am. Tourists come at this time to see the sunrise. Though I went a little earlier, the gates were opened at 5.30. If we want to go earlier we can park our vehicle at the gates and trek all the way to Lipton's seat which is a 1.5 km walk.
The sunrise was amazing .. in a few minutes, mist covered the whole area and the sunrise looked amazing. To see how beautiful the sunrise was you have to view the video.
The view was so amazing and looked extraordinary
There is only one eatery in this spot. The menu is limited here. There is Lipton tea, coffee, and hot roti with spicy sambol. The roti was hot and soft and tasted amazing for the cold climate.
The place closes at 5.30 in the evening. It is a great place to come with family and enjoy the amazing view. A FEAST TO YOUR EYES.

                       

ZIPLINE ADVENTURE At Flying Ravana - Ella, Srilanka

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ZIPLINE ADVENTURE At Flying Ravana - Ella, Srilanka

Google Maps Location Link; https://www.google.lk/maps/place/Flying+Ravana+Mega+Zipline/@6.8661067,81.0598689,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x3ae465767f6c6707:0x4a975162cb36da71!8m2!3d6.8661014!4d81.0620576
This flying Ravana, a mega zipline is in Ella, a town in Badulla district near bandarawela, Srilanka.
The flying Ravana is owned by 98 acres resort.

This place is not very difficult to find. It is just a few kilometers from Ella town. You can take a tuk-tuk from the town. If you are coming in a car, you will need to park on the main road and walk for a while.
Zipline is not the only attraction at the flying Ravana, they have abseiling ( climbing down a mountain with ropes) got to know this word just that day. Then there is ATV riding, Air gun-shooting, archery, and a few more new attracting coming later this year.

The cost of the zipline is 2500 for Sri Lankans and 20 us dollars for foreign passport holders. The repeat ride is 1000 SriLankan rupees.
If you go to a zipline then there is a 50% discount on all other attractions. So my suggestion would be to go for the zipline first and then choose other attractions if needed.
This zipline is 550 meters and it takes a person 35 seconds to finish.
IT WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE, BUT A VERY SHORT ONE.
The other thing I noticed is that only if both your hands are on the handle you travel straight, if one hand is on the handle and on the other hand you are holding something like a camera, then you tend to turn as I did, Which spoils the whole fun. So if you want to go on the zipline make sure both hands are on the handle.
There is also trekking to little Adams peak, you could try that for a great view.