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National Cycle Trail

Sri Lanka’s National Cycle Trail is comprised of four district geographical areas and caters to all the demands of the hardcore bikers of the world.Cycling is considered one of the most daunting and physically demanding adventure sports one indulges in. Cycling arguably offers the best way to explore Sri Lanka and a great way to see the country hitherto offering a rare proximity to the natives, culture and landscape that is unparalleled. Cycling through rice fields and villages to see 700-year-old temples is an astounding experience.

1. COASTAL ROUTE
This southern coastal cycle route is 240 km in length and extends from Wadduwa(a city approximately 20 km south of Colombo) to Koggala just beyond Galle, with detours into the interior foothills of Sri Lanka.

This trail is divided into eight segments, which consists of about 20km to 30km each of two hours, unhurried cycling through the Island's replendant beaches, coconut/ rubber and tea plantations, village living and a copius range of fauna, flora, and cultural heritage.

2. ANCIENT CITY ROUTE
This dry zone trail is a 150km long ride into the past and covers the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka with its remains of glorious and adventuous, ancient civilisations, temples, masterpiece of art, and irrigation systems, national parks and the excitement of encounters with elephants, leopards, bears and crocodiles.

3. SABARAGAMUWA PROVINCE ROUTE
This 200 km trail is dotted with muddy, gemstone pits and mining methods dating back to King Solomon's era. Rivers, waterfalls, tea country and a rain forest named 'Sinha Raja' meaning Lion King are some of the awe-inspiring sights of this cycle route which begins from the famed City of Gems, Ratnapura.

4. HILL COUNTRY ROUTE
300 km of emerald tea estates, pristine air, cool misty mountains and wilderness areas are indeed a mountain bikers dreams come true.

Bikers will have the opportunity to observe the production of high quality Ceylon tea;from the harvesting of the two leaves and a bud by the majority of women tea pluckers to the production process in a tea factory set in a scenic location is the high point of the Hill Country cycle trail.

Each of the four National Cycle Trails have been allocated and developed for a wide spectrum of tourists whilst prioritizing the wonders of nature, availability of accomodation and the adventure garnered by exploring nature's spectacular sights pertaining to cyclists.

Paragliding

The exhilarating sport of paragliding is offered at the Ella Adventure Park, which is a hotel situated in the wilds of Ella city (202km from Colombo,in the central hilly region,south of Nuwara Eliya, in close proximity to Bandarawela). This hotel is the solo provider of Paragliding in the Island at present. Paragliding is conducted over the Makaldeniya ridge, which lays claim to a breathtaking vista which the paraglider can admire and appreciate.

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