Mountain biking and cycling in Sri Lanka is one of the best ways to enjoy your holiday here. The network of main roads and countless village roads, gravel paths, cart tracks, foot paths and estate tracks make lovely sceneries when cycling. The islands diverse landscapes bring about the perceptions of cultural heritage and experiences in the rural village life to the tourists who cycle in Sri Lanka. All the cycling enthusiasts are rewarded in invaluable scale and scope. The terrain in the island offers challenges for all levels of cyclists from beginners to experts. Although cycling through the plains isn’t too tiresome, it can be demanding. Nevertheless, it is rewarding in views of the landscape scattered with tea plantations seamlessly running over the ranges of hills, joined with farmland and rice cultivation. Here are some recommended places:
Horton Plains
Horton plains countryside means being enclosed by a series of mountains and tea plantations, hence being the highest point of cycling as well as the hardest cycling trail in the country. That being said, it is indeed the most beautiful cycling trail. It is not just a cycling tour, it will keep you paddling while finding out the mystery of Rawana’s Kingdom and the epic love triangle between Rama, Sitha and Rawana. You will be able to experience the living style of the locals there.
Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa
If you like to like to discover the culture and history of the countryside between two cities, the best way is to cycle between Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa. These two cities are major tourist places and it is two of the most iconic UNESCO heritage sites in Sri Lanka. You will cycle over a lake, through the paddy fields and discover the attractiveness of the countryside. The trail is a soft cycling trail and is suitable for anyone.
Colombo Night Cycling
Cycle your way through the delightful city of Colombo at sundown discovering the history of the city and the stories behind some of the most iconic landmarks. You will be able to view the city from a different perspective. Cycling through the chaos of rush-hour in Colombo might seem a bit daunting, however, the route will cycle through lets you avoid a lot of the traffic. This cycle trail will give you the best overview to the city of Colombo, letting you see a unique insight of the city.