NOT all the beautiful places in Sri Lanka often visited by tourists. There are a number of unique spots that are often missed by tourists. even though, the place offers a beautiful panorama or uniqueness that makes visitors can not stop taking a selfie.
These places can be called hidden gems. Curious, want to know what are the spots hidden gems in Sri Lanka? Check these out, ladies.
1. Sri Lanka Air Force Museum
This spot is located on Galle Road, Ratmalana. From Colombo, the distance is about 13 kilometer. Aviation enthusiast and lovers of historical tours should not miss a visit to the Sri Lanka Museum.
Rows of old planes in the main hangar will soon attract the attention of diva travelers. De Havilland Tiger Moth and Chipmunk TMK.10 are two of the rows of planes perched on the hangar. other than that, there is 2 a collection of aircraft made by the Sri Lankan Air Force. No less exciting, there is also a mini theater designed so that visitors can feel the atmosphere of the cabin.
This mini theater also has a sound system and video so that diva travelers can feel like they are actually in an aircraft cabin. I wanna go there? Don't forget to take pictures with the background of the aircraft and the museum entrance, of.
2. Helga’s Folly
Helga’s Folly is an inn. Located in the mountains around Kandy, diva travelers can get it in time 3-4 hour from Colombo. The owner is a Sri Lankan socialite, Helga de Silva Blow Perera. His high artistic spirit encouraged him to paint the walls and ceilings of the hotel. This is the end that makes Helga's Folly unique.
First time making murals in his own hotel, the room is black. After that, then he made a colorful mural in another room. Helga's Folly has 40 the rooms and all have beautiful artwork. Having been involved in a traffic accident, he didn't paint all the rooms. The latest artwork was painted by his staff.
3. Delft Island
Delft Island is a hidden gem. In Tamil, Delft Island disebut Neduntheevu. Di sinhala, the locals named him Neduntivu. Diva travelers can find it around 30 kilometers from Jaffna, in northern Sri Lanka.
To Delft, diva travelers can take a ferry from Kurikadduwan Port. Ships usually leave at 8 morning and return to port about an hour 2 noon. This remote island is so beautiful. Coral beautifies the atmosphere there. Dutch colonial footprint, Portuguese and English are also very thick.
Some interesting spots there are the Portuguese and Dutch fortifications, baobab trees brought by Arab traders from Africa and planted in Delft, an old hospital built by the Dutch Colonial, dove nest, and Hanuman's footprints.
4. Richmond Castle
Richmond Castle is a large, thick fortified building that was built in the beginning 1900. Located in a remote area called Thekkawatta which is located around 3 kilometers from the city of Kalutara.
Being in the hills makes the air around the castle cool and perfect for relaxing. Inside is available 16 room, 99 the door and 34 window. European nuance is very thick there. So, no need to go far to Europe if you want to see the castle.
All hidden gems in Sri Lanka it is interesting to visit. If planning to go there, make sure you have enough time.
