Day 4 (Kandy - Nuwara Eliya)

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Day 4

I was suggested by a fellow traveller Logesh to visit Nuwara Eliya. So, I decided to change my plan, instead of going north I changed my direction to south. But before I could start my travel to Nuwara Eliya. I had to visit one more place in Kandy - The famous 'Temple Of The Tooth'. I had a lot to do today. Thus, I woke up early had a heavy breakfast as always and headed towards the temple. I was told that the entry fee to the temple was 1500LRK for the foreign nationals. Thinking of the amount, I thought I would stroll around the place and will not enter the temple.

Photo of Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, Kandy, Sri Lanka by Born.Nomadic

Fortunate was I that I bumped into Asankya. I local from Galle. After a chit chat about where I was from and where I am heading to. He told me that he can get me into the temple without paying a penny. It sounded like a plan and my mind I was happy that the amount that I paid as a donation at Dambulla Cave Temple would get compensated.

Photo of Day 4 (Kandy - Nuwara Eliya) by Born.Nomadic

He asked me to stay mum till we pass the entry gates. And I did. Once I was in the temple a feeling of advantage came over me. I was happy.

Photo of Day 4 (Kandy - Nuwara Eliya) by Born.Nomadic

We offered the gifts to the Lord. Then, Ashankya showed me around the temple and the museum. I was grateful to him. He told me that he would try to meet me again at Galle when I go south and parted our paths. I returned to the hotel to pick my stuff. It was around 10.45 AM and the train to Nuwara Eliya was about to leave in the next 10 minutes. I was sure I would miss it and wait for the next.

Photo of Day 4 (Kandy - Nuwara Eliya) by Born.Nomadic

Luck was on my side today. The train was running late and it arrived at around 12 PM, a few minutes later after I reached the railway station. I got the window seat and couldn't be more thankful as I got to know that this route was the most beautiful one in the entire country.

Photo of Day 4 (Kandy - Nuwara Eliya) by Born.Nomadic

Next to me was this gentleman named 'Hakeem'. Once, he got to know that I was from India, he started narrating his experiences of his travel to India. I was good to hear good things about my country. I saw the ticket checker approaching so I put my hand into my pocket to get the ticket. I realised it was not there. Probably, I had dropped it somewhere. I ran to the ticket checker and told him that I've lost the ticket. He calmly responded suggesting me to buy one from the next station. Hakeem helped me get the ticket from the next station. Also, when he dropped off at his destination; he got me some snacks too so that I don't have to get down at any station if I was hungry. I had no clue how to thank him. Before I could say anything he was gone.

Photo of Nanuoya, Central Province, Sri Lanka by Born.Nomadic
Photo of Nanuoya, Central Province, Sri Lanka by Born.Nomadic

Reached the beautiful town of Nanu Oya but this was not my destination. So, I boarded a bus to Nuwara Eliya. I liked the weather, it was raining and it was cooler here as compared to Kandy. After reaching the Nuwara Eliya bus station. I used Google Maps to locate the hostel I had booked online. Maps showed me that it was 10 minutes walk from the station. I started walking, making my way through the woods.

Photo of Nuwara Eliya, Central Province, Sri Lanka by Born.Nomadic
Photo of Nuwara Eliya, Central Province, Sri Lanka by Born.Nomadic

I booked a dorm bed at the hostel for 2 nights believing I would be able to cover as much as I could. It was around 5 PM and I wanted to see a couple of places before it gets dark. I decided to visit the 'Ashok Vatika'; today's 'Seetha Amman Temple' as everyone back in India had suggested me to visit the place.

Photo of Seetha Amman Temple, Seetha Eliya, Central Province, Sri Lanka by Born.Nomadic

There was no one in the temple. I was the only person at this hour. From my childhood, we've heard stories about Ravana's Lanka and places associated with Ramayana like any other Indian. I sat near the Feet imprint of Lord Hanuman for a while. The place made me feel a deep connection and I got hysterical.

Photo of Day 4 (Kandy - Nuwara Eliya) by Born.Nomadic

I wanted to stay longer but due to the brevity of time. I had to leave. The bus stand is opposite to the temple.

Photo of Day 4 (Kandy - Nuwara Eliya) by Born.Nomadic

While I was waiting for the bus, I met these two gentlemen from India. We talked about the food, the people, the places. They were kind enough to give me company till I boarded the bus. I reached Nuwara Eliya bus station around 8 PM, went to this restaurant on the opposite side. I ordered Masala Dosai and a glass of milk. Once done, I walked back to the hostel. In less than 15 minutes I was in the hostel; good that I was carrying a flashlight because the path to the hostel turned dark.

Day 4 Expenses - 2060LRK (13.50$)

(a) Snacks - 130LRK

(b) Train Fare Kandy to Nanu-Oya - 160LRK + 150LRK (for the new ticket) = 310LRK

(c) Hostel/ Dorm Charges - 1330LRK

(d) Bus to Nuwara from Nanu-Oya - 25LRK

(e) Bus to Hakgala (Seetha Amman Temple) - 30LRK

(f) Bus to Nuwara Eliya from Seetha Amman Temple - 30LRK

(g) Dinner - 205LRK

Day 5 (Nuwara Eliya)

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