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.
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