【スリランカ旅行】観光名所を8日間で制覇【旅する医学生】

【スリランカ旅行】観光名所を8日間で制覇【旅する医学生】

This time’s destination is Sri Lanka, an island nation in the Indian Ocean. In order for you to enjoy this travel video, we will briefly explain the history of Sri Lanka in 1 minute. In the 5th century BC, the ancestors of the Sinhalese landed and established the kingdom of Anuradhapura. In the 1st century BC, King Apaya was chased from the capital by the Tamil dynasty and was protected in Dambulla, where he built a temple. In the 5th century, King Sapa killed his father and built a palace in Sigiriya as compensation. After that, the Sinhalese dynasty moved its capital every time it was attacked by the Tamils, and the last dynasty flourished in Kandy. Colonial rule began in the 16th century, a fort was built in Galle, and tea cultivation began. In 1983, a civil war broke out due to ethnic friction, and in 2022 has fallen into economic bankruptcy. I will be flying to Sri Lanka via Shanghai using China Eastern Airlines. China Eastern Airlines’ flights to Shanghai are very convenient as they also depart from local airports. The in-flight meal was delicious and I had eaten all of my food, so I just had a light piece of fruit. I was looking forward to it as it said there would be free WiFi, but I was only able to use it for 10 minutes… The in-flight meal will be chicken noodles. It takes about 6 hours from Shanghai to Sri Lanka. There were very few seats left and I couldn’t reserve a seat. Unfortunately, I was seated on the aisle. In Sri Lanka, you can exchange currency directly from yen, but this time I thought I would cash out at an ATM. As I went to the left, there was an ATM area. PEOPLES 2nd from the right. BANK is recommended for free. You can take a bus to the city from the bus stop, which is about a 15-minute walk from the airport, so walk there. There are street lights and it’s fairly bright, so you don’t have to worry about safety even at night. As I was walking to the bus stop, I was lucky enough to catch a bus going to the city. The fare was 300Rs (150 yen), about 1. I arrived on time. In Sri Lanka, it is normal to board a bus that is already moving, but at first I was surprised. I headed to the guesthouse I had booked. There were people living on the streets, so I was a little scared… It was pitch dark and I was having trouble finding the entrance, but an old man passing by helped me out. Monkey Backpackers Hostel 2,400Rs (1,200 yen) per night including breakfast , the cheapest class in the area, but the water was surprisingly clean! I had breakfast the old woman made. The guest house is on the second floor of this white building, but it’s hard to tell in the pitch darkness… I headed to Colombo to catch the train we had booked in advance. I headed to Fort Station. There was information that I needed to print it out, but all I had to do was show the reservation screen on my smartphone. It’s easy because you can see the destination and platform number by looking at the electronic bulletin board. The second class car looks like this. You can’t choose your seat, but you’re randomly assigned, so it’s up to your luck whether you’ll be able to sit by the window. I was surprised when the person sitting next to me was taken away by the police, but it seems like I tried to get a free ride. This time I’m going to ride from Colombo to Kandy, but on this route, I’m not sure how to live the life of a citizen. You can enjoy the scenery. The car number is written on the front of the train, and the seat number is written on the side of the seat. In the third class seats, there are so many local people on board that it overflows from the inside of the train. In Sri Lanka, it seems that there is no problem in entering the railway tracks. Thanks to riding the train in the morning. There was almost no delay, and we arrived in Kandy in 2 and a half hours. I booked a hotel without thinking about it just because it was cheap, but it was very difficult as it was on a hill… Kandy has a lot of hills, so it seemed more convenient to stay in the center of the city. Resort Beam 4,600 Rs (2,300 yen) per night. The welcome drink was very delicious. It’s supposed to be the cheapest class in Kandy, but the room was generally clean. It’s a mountain, so there are monkeys as a matter of course. The market is full of delicious food. There were a lot of pieces lined up, but I gave up because it was a hassle to cut them. I headed to the Temple of the Tooth, which is the most famous tourist spot in Kandy. There was a crocodile-like creature on the bank of the pond… it was a monitor lizard . It’s a sacred place, so there are strict rules on how to dress. Sri Lanka Shoes are strictly prohibited in the temple, so leave your shoes for 100Rs (50 yen) Walking around barefoot reminds me of Bagan, Myanmar.Entrance fee is 2,000Rs (1,000 yen) It is a sacred place for Sri Lankan Buddhists, so it is crowded with people. On the first floor. An ivory and golden Buddha statue is enshrined here. The canine tooth of Buddha is kept here, and if you have the time, you can see its golden case. It is said that the Sri Lankan royal family brought it from India as a symbol of power and has protected it with great care. Sri We will have lunch at Krishna’s. 780 Rs (390 yen). We were told 600 Rs (300 yen) to get to the observation spot. I thought it was cheap, so we decided on the spot. But Uber was 200 Rs (100 yen). I said, “I only have 500 Rs and Uber is 200 Rs,” and they let me go for 500 Rs. No matter where I go, the initial rip-off price is triple the price, but is it just a coincidence? In Sri Lanka, even if it says HOTEL, it is actually a cafeteria, so be careful. As a warning against being ripped off, I have to settle for a 100Rs (50 yen) banana for dinner. On this day, I will head to the train station to ride the scenic route called the Tea Railway. The Tea Railway between Kandy and Ella is a popular route, so early reservations are essential! ! I was asked to change seats because I would be separated from my companion, so I agreed, but I immediately regretted it because the window of my seat was in a position where I couldn’t enjoy the view without forcing myself to do so… He didn’t care about my request and leaned out of the window, so I couldn’t take a photo… Kandy→Nanu The first 2 hours of the Oya route are just ordinary scenery, but the last 2 hours are full of tea plantations. When you reach a scenic spot, they slow down to take photos…but you can’t choose your seat, so it depends on your luck, but the view on the right side is said to be better. This route is truly recommended, as it has continuous spectacular views! If you sympathize with me for not being rewarded for the good things I do, please give me a high rating. It always cuts in to the spectacular scenery… I couldn’t bear it anymore, so I moved on for a while because there were empty seats in the car in front of me. In Nuwara Eliya, there are probably more Hindus than in Kandy, and I can see Hindu temples from time to time. There was a delay of about 30 minutes, but it took about 4 hours to get to Nanu Arrived at oya To go to the free tea factory, first we will take a bus to Nuwara Eliya From Nanu oya to Nuwara Eliya it costs 66Rs (33 yen) I will take this sushi-filled van bound for Kandy and head to the tea factory From Nuwara Eliya to Damro Tea Factory it costs 200 Rs (100 yen) At Damro Tea Factory, not only the factory tour but also the tea tasting is free! It seems that the color of the tea that is produced changes depending on the age of the tea leaves used (probably). If you dry 2,000 kg of leaves for 12 hours, it will become 1,000 kg, which is 50%. The dried leaves are shaken by the three machines here. After enjoying the smells of various types of tea, you can actually sample them.We have everything from reasonable teas to luxury ones that cost over 10,000 yen, so it is also recommended as a souvenir. I don’t usually drink black tea, but it was delicious with just the right amount of sweetness when paired with the cake! The tea cake was cheap at 450Rs (225 yen), but it was delicious! Nuwara For some reason, the return bus to Eliya was a little cheaper, 150Rs (75 yen). There was a beautiful English-style garden, but I didn’t enter it because I had to pay. Perhaps because there were a lot of British settlers, there were many British-style buildings. When I asked around about how to get to Ella, I was told that you should go to Bandarawela first. The journey takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes and the fare is 240Rs (120 yen). I often saw golf courses and boats, but is this also an influence of British culture? The pick-up location for the tour I’m taking on the next day suddenly changed, so I’m in a hurry to head to Ella. Even though I tried to contact them multiple times via WhatsApp to confirm my reservation, they ignored me, and the location was suddenly changed the day before… If I was going to Ella from the beginning, I wanted to go to a scenic spot called Nine Arches Bridge… I looked for a bus to Ella and got on it. The journey took 40 minutes and the fare was 90Rs (45 yen). Long distance buses in Sri Lanka come with and without air conditioning, and the fares vary quite a lot. For some reason, everyone was dropped off in the middle of nowhere, saying, “It’s 300 meters to town, so it’s okay”… I was lucky to find a shortcut, but I still walked for about 20 minutes… Ella is popular with Westerners, so prices are high, but there are many shops that accept credit cards, which was helpful. Around here, I went to La Mensa, which seemed to be cheap. Curry rice wrapped in a banana peel cost 1,300 Rs (650 yen). The cost of eating at Ella’s restaurant was about the same or slightly cheaper than in Japan. After the meal, a mysterious dessert was included for free. The center is quite prosperous. Google says it closes at 2 p.m. When I went to the store listed on the map, I was told that it would close at 9pm, so I hurriedly decided to book a cheap hotel for 600 yen. I saw some horrible reviews about the water area, so I decided not to take a shower today at Ella City Reach Hostel. 1,300Rs (650 yen) per night Hard mode with snails on the toilet seat and no toilet paper The tour pick-up comes at 3am, so I struggle with sleepiness as I head there. There are several safaris in Sri Lanka, but I heard that Yala has a lot of different kinds of animals, so I decided to go there this time. I decided to go on a safari. I traveled in a van for an hour and headed to the base. I bought some snacks and coffee at a shop near the base, and then transferred to a jeep. After about 20 minutes in the jeep, I arrived at the entrance of the national park. Even before I entered the national park, it felt like I was on a safari. Entrance fee is 13,000Rs (6,500 yen) A long line has formed in preparation for the opening at 6 o’clock. At first, we just keep going straight. I immediately come across a fawn, but I wonder if this one is rare.I’ve seen it often. It’s probably a peacock. There were a lot of crocodiles.It’s a big elephant, which is rare on a Sri Lankan safari. Buffalos are also common. This black and white bird that I saw is said to be quite rare. A crocodile approaches from the bird’s blind spot. I thought I would see a predation scene, but nothing special happened. Buffalo have a high body temperature, so apparently they cool down in water holes. I also often saw lizards. Sometimes I saw a family of elephants hiding in the bushes It was fun at first, but there weren’t many kinds of animals to see, so we all got bored halfway through. In other national parks, there are only elephants, so you can still see more kinds of animals here. The doors are removed, so you can see more of the animals. You can enjoy it up close. The tour was over in less than 4 hours. I was worried about being run over because there was no caution. It was interesting that no one held a camera even when the animals came out on the way. The tour includes transportation, so you will be taken to the goal of the next destination. It is about a 4-hour journey. Galle City Nest 4,000 Rs (2,000 yen) per night, air conditioner $3 per day The owner was kind and gave me water for free, but the tap was empty and I was worried so I couldn’t drink it… It’s at a high altitude, so you can enjoy the view. There were also many shops in Galle that accepted credit cards.Galle Inn Restaurant Fried Rice had many reviews that said it was good value for money. I was able to use the 1,000Rs (500 yen) credit card, but they added another 100Rs to it without any notice… On this day, I walked around the Galle Fort and the old town area, and also took some pictures with a drone. In Sri Lanka, you can fly a drone if you apply, but you have to confirm your itinerary in advance, which was a hassle. I was considering renting a tuk-tuk to go around the area , but this is from the rental shop.It seems that there are monitor lizards outside of the national park. There were also wild peacocks. I often saw this flag at Galle, but if anyone knows what it is, please let me know…! While researching prices at the supermarket, we had breakfast at the attached cafe. Only the pineapple was on a different digit, so it seemed to be a luxury item. 510 Rs (255 yen). I also bought bread for lunch and returned to the hotel. 635 Rs (318 yen) I got tired of Sri Lankan food that was all about curry, so I decided to have Domino’s Pizza for dinner. 1,148 Rs (574 yen) I heard that there was only one bus going to Dambulla at 6:30, so I headed to the bus stop first thing in the morning. It looked like this white bus. The fare was 1,050 Rs (525 yen). In the end, it was a lie that there was a direct bus, and I had to change trains in Colombo. It was a hellish 4 hours on the bus without air conditioning… 690Rs (345 yen) There is also an air-conditioned bus, and I think it costs about 1,300 Rs. The fare from the bus stop to the city center is usually 400 Rs, but the price was reduced to 350 Rs (175 yen). Perhaps because of the price reduction, to the hotel. Dambulla is quite rural and there are no shops where you can use a credit card.It costs 400Rs each time to travel from the bus stop , so it would be a good idea to stay near the bus stop. Golden Rainbow Guesthouse 1 night with breakfast for 2,765Rs (1,383 yen) For some reason, I was given a fruit platter and free water. I immediately headed to the Dambulla Cave Temple, which is also a world heritage site. The back entrance was closer to the hotel , so I entered from the back entrance. TICKET Follow the directions from the office. Entrance fee is 2,000 Rs (1,000 yen). It’s a long climb up the stone steps in the heat. It’s quite strenuous, so bring about 1 liter of water. Not only are shoes not allowed here, but it’s also prohibited to bring them in bags. I brought a bag to help me earn tips. This statue of Nirvana was carved out of natural rock. It is believed that the soles of its feet are red because it has walked on red clay. Dambulla means “rock from which water gushes,” and there is actually a pot in the second cave that can catch the water. There is a mural on the ceiling. depicts the life of Buddha and the history of Sri Lanka, including the war with the Tamils.Cave 3 was built in the 18th century during the Kandy Kingdom period, so it is said to be relatively new.The central pagoda used to contain jewels of the royal family, but they were stolen… Cave 5 contains statues of Hindu gods. The god Vishnu is also enshrined there, and you can see how deep the hearts of Sri Lanka are.There are a lot of monkeys, so be careful not to steal your smartphone etc.On your way back, I stopped by the front entrance.There was a giant Buddha at the front entrance.UpRising is a highly rated restaurant in Dambulla. I headed to the restaurant.Maybe because Dambulla is a tourist destination, the prices at restaurants are high, about the same as in Japan.Mango milkshake and vegetable curry rice 2,150Rs (1,075 yen) The free breakfast was very delicious! Dessert is included.To go to Sigiriya Rock, we headed to Dambulla bus stop.We were lucky enough to be given a ride for 100Rs (50 yen), and if we told them the name of the place in Sigiriya, they would tell us which bus to take.Local bus in Sri Lanka There is always a Buddha statue near the driver’s seat.The journey takes 45 minutes and the fare is 150Rs (75 yen).It takes about 15 minutes to walk from the bus stop to the ticket office.This pond is said to be connected to the Sigiriya Rock pond by a pipe.Are there crocodiles in the pond? This museum was built by Japan’s JICA, and is now managed by UNESCO.The entrance fee is $35, and you can pay with American dollars, Sri Lankan rupees, or credit cards.Hold the QR code on your ticket at the entrance to enter.If you scan the QR code, you can also enjoy a guide.It ‘s a historical review, but… Kassapa kills his father, but in order to fulfill his father’s long-held dream of building a palace in this place, he builds a palace at Sigiriya Rock. Afterwards, Kassapa, fearing revenge from his brother, is attacked and ultimately commits suicide. It is 200 meters high, and it is surprising that it was built in the 5th century. As the name suggests, Octagonal Pond is an octagonal pond, and only the king was allowed to bathe there.There is also a theory that beautiful women were kept as attendants in this pond.This cave was first used as a residence for monks, but was later converted into a place for Buddhist statues.There are also murals painted inside this cave.BOULDER ARCH is an ancient passageway that takes advantage of Sigiriya’s natural topography. I haven’t even reached the halfway point yet, but I can’t stop sweating… These stairs are said to have 1,200 steps. Nowadays, there are only hands on this lion terrace, but there used to be a lion’s face in the middle. After reaching this point, we finally turned around. The view was spectacular, but it would be difficult for people who are afraid of heights. It took us about 30 minutes to reach the top! It is said that there was once a palace here.The palace was built to face South India, and it is said that this was done so that he could glare at his younger brother.It is said that Kassapa would let beautiful women swim in this bath and watch them.There are many areas where hornets appear on the way, so it is best to avoid wearing black clothes.There used to be a mural on the opposite side of this mirror wall, and it is thought that it was reflecting the water. It seems that taking pictures of the famous Sigiriya Lady mural is prohibited, so enjoy it with your own eyes.I was too tired to have the energy to climb and missed it, so I personally recommend visiting before climbing.There were cold drinks sold at the bottom where I got off, but the price was a rip-off, so I gave up.I headed to the only (?) restaurant in Sigiriya that was rumored to accept credit cards.Ahinsa Restaurant Mango Juice 850Rs (425 yen) I was sweating so they prepared a fan Chicken Biryani 1,500Rs (750 yen) There is a bus stop in front of the restaurant, so I headed there in time when I saw the bus coming.It cost 150Rs to get to Dambulla ( (75 yen) I couldn’t find a cheap tuk-tuk, so I did my best to walk for 40 minutes to the hotel.I tried to save money by walking, but I couldn’t stand the heat, so I bought a cold drink and realized that it was pointless after all.I had a free breakfast.Today ‘s dessert was papaya.The owner drove me to the bus stop for 400Rs. For some reason, the bus to Colombo was cheaper and cost 500Rs (250 yen), so I decided to take a walk around Colombo.It was a beautiful mosque, but non-Muslims were not allowed inside.It was a building from the British colonial period, and is now used as a supermarket. Transfer to the bus stop by tuk tuk 240Rs (120 yen) The airport bus is number 187 The fare is 300Rs (150 yen) the same as the one going there Most people get off at the bus stop near the airport, but you won’t get off here.Next , you will be taken to the departure area of ​​the airport.The area is restricted until 3 hours before departure. Since I can’t enter the airport, I’m going to kill some time while editing the video.I head to the PP lounge next to Gate 6.There was a wide variety of food, and the taste was delicious.I thought that the trip would end as peacefully as it was without any incidents like in Cuba… In Sri Lanka, there are two baggage inspections. Before boarding begins, I go through another inspection at the gate.I thought there were a lot of people in front of the gate for some reason, but the China Eastern Airlines flight was delayed.When I checked the flight information of the previous flight, it was confirmed that it would be delayed for more than 3 hours, so I returned to the lounge.In the end, I was delayed for more than 4 hours at this point, so I had to make a connection in Shanghai. It was confirmed that I would not be able to catch my next flight… I had used the flight many times before and had no delays, so I was careless, but I was baptized by China Airlines.At some airports, China Eastern Airlines staff are not in the restricted area, so I was in trouble because I couldn’t get any information.Chinese airlines have the advantage of being cheap, but I think they should set up a backup date. At airports where there are no staff in the restricted area, you have no choice but to wait for the staff from the previous flight to get off. If your connecting flight is on time, they will guide you, and if not, they will negotiate a transfer. It seems that transfers can only be made after you arrive at the connecting airport. Thank you for watching the video! Please subscribe to the channel and rate highly.

鉄道やバスなどを利用してスリランカの有名な観光名所を8日間で制覇してきました。
スリランカの歴史や移動方法などを解説していますので、旅行の参考にしていただけると嬉しいです。

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00:00:00 ハイライト
00:00:15 スリランカの歴史
00:01:16 【1日目】日本からスリランカへ移動
00:04:55 【2日目】コロンボ（Colombo）からキャンディ（Kandy）へ鉄道で移動し、仏歯寺を観光
00:15:11 【3日目】キャンディ（Kandy）からヌワラエリヤ（Nuwara Eliya）へ紅茶鉄道で移動し、紅茶工場を見学
00:33:24 【4日目】ヤラ国立公園でサファリを体験した後、ゴール（Galle）に移動
00:45:45 【5日目】世界遺産のゴール（Galle）を観光
00:52:20 【6日目】ダンブッラ（Dambulla）へローカルバスで移動し、石窟寺院を観光
00:59:22 【7日目】シギリーヤロック（Sigiriya Rock）をローカルバスで訪問
01:11:50 【8日目】コロンボ（Colombo）市内を観光後、日本へ帰国

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