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Tharushi spends her final full day in Polonnaruwa, cycling the Sacred Quadrangle at dawn and visiting Gal Vihara. She breaks down the costs of living, handles banking admin, and prepares for the move to the east coast.

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Episode 42 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Polonnaruwa Ancient City, Rankot Vihara, Sacred Quadrangle, Dalada Maluwa, Gal Vihara, Parakrama Samudra, Kubura Restaurant, Kaduruwela.

Covered: Polonnaruwa Ruins Cycling, Gal Vihara Sculptures, Parakrama Samudra Reservoir, Local Food Costs, Banking and Administration, Dimbulagala Forest Monastery, East Coast Travel Plans.

Chapters:
00:00 New Town
02:15 Sacred Quadrangle
04:20 Gal Vihara
06:50 Kaduruwela
09:08 Bank

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#Polonnaruwa #SriLankaTravel #AncientCities #GalVihara #ParakramaSamudra #NorthCentralProvince #SriLankaFood #KottuRoti #ElephantGathering #MinneriyaNationalPark #TravelBudget #CostOfLiving #SriLankaVisa #DigitalNomadSriLanka #RuinsCycling #Dimbulagala #SriLankaWeather #TravelPodcast

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Tharushi cycles the silent ruins of Polonnaruwa at dawn, visits Gal Vihara, and heads to Minneriya for the elephant gathering, reflecting on dry-season living.

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Episode 41 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Polonnaruwa Ancient City, Gal Vihara, Lankatilaka, Pothgul Vihara, Kubura Restaurant, New Town, Bank of Ceylon, Sahan Tourist House.

Covered: Polonnaruwa Ruins Cycling, Elephant Safari Preparation, Local Food Costs, Banking and Administration, Minneriya Elephant Gathering.

Chapters:
00:00 New Town
02:06 Gal Vihara
04:37 Sahan Tourist House
06:52 Giritale

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#SriLankaTravel #Polonnaruwa #ElephantGathering #AncientCities #GalVihara #MinneriyaNationalPark #SriLankaFood #BudgetTravel #WildlifePhotography #CeylonTea #DryZoneSriLanka #UNESCOHeritage #ElephantWatching #SriLankaLife #TravelPodcast #KottuRoti #PolonnaruwaRuins #SlowTravel

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Tharushi explores the quiet majesty of Polonnaruwa’s Sacred Quadrangle and Gal Vihara, discusses the high cost of entry for foreigners versus locals, and prepares for the peak elephant gathering season at Minneriya.

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Episode 40 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Gal Vihara, Sacred Quadrangle, Dalada Maluwa, Pothgul Vihara, Kaduruwela, Kubura Restaurant, Rankot Vihara, Lankatilaka.

Covered: Polonnaruwa Ruins Cycling, Entry Fees and Costs, Local Food and Dining, Banking and Administration, Elephant Safari Preparation, Wildlife Safety.

Chapters:
00:00 Gal Vihara
03:26 Kaduruwela
07:02 Parakrama Samudra

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#PolonnaruwaTravel #SriLankaHistory #GalVihara #MinneriyaElephants #AncientCities #SriLankaTourism #DryZoneSriLanka #UNESCOHeritage #TravelBudgetTips #SriLankaFood #KottuRoti #ParakramaSamudra #ElephantGathering #PolonnaruwaRuins #SoloTravelSriLanka #SriLankaCulture #ArchaeologicalSites #TravelPodcast

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Day eight in Polonnaruwa finds Tharushi navigating a sudden summer downpour while cycling the Sacred Quadrangle, followed by administrative tasks in Kaduruwela and quiet reflections on the cost of living in Sri Lanka's dry zone.

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Episode 39 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Sacred Quadrangle, Gal Vihara, Vatadage, Archaeological Museum, Kaduruwela, Bank of Ceylon, Kubura Restaurant, Siyanco Cafe.

Covered: Polonnaruwa Ruins Cycling, Local Food Costs, Administrative Tasks, Weather Patterns, Elephant Safari Preparation, Cost of Living Details.

Chapters:
00:00 Sacred Quadrangle
01:14 Polonnaruwa
04:29 Kaduruwela
07:39 New Town

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#Polonnaruwa #SriLankaTravel #AncientCities #DryZoneLiving #GalVihara #ElephantGathering #MinneriyaNationalPark #SriLankaFood #KottuRoti #CeylonTea #SlowTravel #DigitalNomadSriLanka #UNESCOWorldHeritage #NorthCentralProvince #MonsoonSeason #SriLankaCulture #BudgetTravelAsia #TharushiPerera

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Tharushi cycles the ancient capital's sacred quadrangle at dawn, navigates the administrative quiet of New Town, and prepares for the peak elephant gathering at Minneriya National Park.

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Episode 38 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Sacred Quadrangle, Gal Vihara, Lankatilaka temple, Archaeological Museum, New Town, Kaduruwela, Bank of Ceylon, SDB bank.

Covered: Polonnaruwa Ruins Cycling, Elephant Safari Preparation, Administrative Visa Registration, Local Food Costs, Weather Patterns.

Chapters:
00:00 Sacred Quadrangle
02:59 New Town
06:48 Parakrama Samudra

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#Polonnaruwa #SriLankaTravel #AncientCities #ElephantGathering #MinneriyaNationalPark #GalVihara #ParakramaSamudra #DryZoneLiving #SriLankaCulture #TravelPodcast #TharushiPerera #UNESCOHeritage #WildlifePhotography #BudgetTravel #LongTermTravel #SouthAsia #IslandLife #MonsoonSeason

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Tharushi explores the serene Gal Vihara rock carvings in the morning, navigates a sudden tropical thunderstorm, and prepares for the elephant gathering at Minneriya National Park.

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Episode 37 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Gal Vihara, Sacred Quadrangle, Rankot Vihara, Satmahal Prasada, Parakrama Samudra, Tivanka Image House, Kubura restaurant, Kaduruwela.

Covered: Gal Vihara, Minneriya Safari Prep, Administrative Tasks, Local Costs, Weather Patterns.

Chapters:
00:00 Gal Vihara
02:52 Parakrama Samudra
05:55 Siyanco cafe
08:50 Street

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#Polonnaruwa #SriLankaTravel #MinneriyaElephants #GalVihara #DryZoneSriLanka #AncientCities #TravelOnABudget #WildlifePhotography #CulturalTriangle #SriLankaHistory #ElephantGathering #MonsoonSeason #SlowTravel #ResponsibleTourism #SouthAsiaAdventure #UNESCOWorldHeritage #LocalLife #TravelTips

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Tharushi explores the quiet ruins of Polonnaruwa in late September, navigating the heat and dust while discussing the cost of living and preparing for the elephant gathering at Minneriya.

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Episode 36 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: New Town, Archaeological Museum, Rankot Vihara, Lankatilaka, Tivanka Image House, Sacred Quadrangle, Gal Pota, Parakrama Samudra.

Covered: Polonnaruwa Ruins Cycling, Cost of Living Details, Local Food Costs, Elephant Safari Preparation, Administrative Tasks, Minneriya Elephant Gathering.

Chapters:
00:00 Polonnaruwa
01:26 Archaeological Museum
04:13 Kaduruwela
06:54 New Town
08:46 Bank

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#Polonnaruwa #SriLankaTravel #ElephantGathering #MinneriyaNationalPark #AncientCity #GalVihara #ParakramaSamudra #SriLankaFood #KottuRoti #DryZoneSriLanka #NorthCentralProvince #TravelBudget #SoloTravel #CyclingSriLanka #UNESCOWorldHeritage #WildlifePhotography #SriLankaLife #TravelPodcast

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Tharushi settles into Polonnaruwa’s late-summer quiet, cycling the ancient ruins under a heavy drizzle, navigating the practicalities of long-stay living, and preparing for the Minneriya elephant gathering that defines this dry zone season.

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Episode 35 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum, Rankoth Vehera, Sacred Quadrangle, Lankatilaka, Parakrama Samudra, Kaduruwela, Bank of Ceylon Polonnaruwa New Town Branch, Pothgul Vihara.

Covered: Polonnaruwa Ruins Cycling, Cost of Living Details, Minneriya Elephant Safari Prep, Administrative Visa Registration, Local Food and Cafe Visits.

Chapters:
00:00 Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum
02:01 Lankatilaka
04:31 Pothgul Vihara
07:11 Siyanco cafe

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#Polonnaruwa #SriLankaTravel #AncientCity #GalVihara #ElephantGathering #MinneriyaNationalPark #DryZoneSriLanka #LongTermTravel #SriLankaCulture #ParakramaSamudra #TravelTipsSriLanka #NorthCentralProvince #HistoricRuins #WildlifeSafari #BudgetTravelAsia #SriLankaLife #UNESCOHeritage #MonsoonSeason

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Day three in Polonnaruwa: cycling the sacred quadrangle, watching elephants gather at Minneriya, and breaking down what it actually costs to live here long-term.

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Episode 34 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Gal Vihara, Kethbima Restaurant, Parakrama Samudra, Bank of Ceylon Kaduruwela Branch, Sacred Quadrangle, Pothgul Vihara, Sahan Tourist House, Minneriya National Park.

Covered: Polonnaruwa Ruins Cycling, Minneriya Elephant Safari, Local Food Costs, Banking and Currency, Long-term Living Expenses.

Chapters:
00:00 Gal Vihara
01:49 Parakrama Samudra
03:53 Pothgul Vihara
05:40 Park
07:25 Lavender Cafe

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#Polonnaruwa #SriLankaTravel #ElephantGathering #AncientCity #GalVihara #BudgetTravel #NorthCentralProvince #SriLankaFood #DigitalNomadSriLanka #WildlifePhotography #UNESCOWorldHeritage #SlowTravel #KottuRoti #MinneriyaNationalPark #SriLankaRupees #TravelTips #MonsoonSeason #CulturalTriangle

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Tharushi explores the heart of the medieval capital, from the headless Buddha to the shrinking waterholes, while navigating the practicalities of long-stay living in Sri Lanka's dry zone.

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Episode 33 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Polonnaruwa Ancient City, Rankot Vihara, Lankatilaka, Dalada Maluwa, Gal Vihara, New Town, Kethbima Restaurant, Siyanco cafe.

Covered: Polonnaruwa Ruins, Elephant Safari Preparation, Cost of Living, Administrative Tasks, Local Food.

Chapters:
00:00 Rankot Vihara
01:42 Dalada Maluwa
04:42 New Town
06:33 Kaduruwela
08:27 Silver Line Restaurant
11:11 Minneriya National Park

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#Polonnaruwa #SriLankaTravel #AncientCity #ElephantGathering #MinneriyaNationalPark #GalVihara #LongTermTravel #BudgetTravel #CulturalTriangle #UNESCO #WildlifePhotography #SlowTravel #SouthAsia #HistoryBuff #DigitalNomad #SriLankaFood #MonsoonSeason #TravelTips

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Tharushi arrives in Polonnaruwa after a drive from Sigiriya, exploring the medieval ruins by bicycle. She covers the Gal Vihara, Parakrama Samudra, and the practicalities of living in Sri Lanka's dry zone.

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Episode 32 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Polonnaruwa New Town, Kaduruwela, Polonnaruwa Ancient City, Dalada Maluwa, Pothgul Vihara, Gal Vihara, Parakrama Samudra, Rankot Vihara.

Covered: Polonnaruwa Ancient City, Gal Vihara, Parakrama Samudra, Cost of Living, Transportation, Wildlife Safety.

Chapters:
00:00 Sigiriya
01:21 Polonnaruwa Ancient City
04:20 Parakrama Samudra
07:24 Kaduruwela

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#Polonnaruwa #SriLankaTravel #AncientCity #GalVihara #ParakramaSamudra #ElephantGathering #Minneriya #NorthCentralProvince #BudgetTravel #CyclingSriLanka #HeritageSites #KottuRoti #TravelTips #MonsoonSeason #DryZone #RuinsTour #SriLankaLife #UNESCO

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On her final full day in Sigiriya, Tharushi watches dawn from Pidurangala, shares a meal at a local eatery, and reflects on the town's economy, water woes, and the decision to lease a flat in Negombo, all while savoring the everyday rhythms of a place transformed by tourism.

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Episode 31 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Pidurangala Rock, One Love cafe, Sigiriya Archaeological Museum, The yard Restaurant, Sigiriya Wew Thawulla Restaurant, Sigiriya Lion Rock, Sigiriya new town market, Sigiriya palace viewpoint.

Covered: Sigiriya local economy and tourism, Water crisis and elephant conflict, Costs of eating and visiting Sigiriya, Pidurangala sunrise hike, Lease decision on Negombo flat, Maha Ela irrigation tunnel, Sigiriya new town market.

Chapters:
00:00 Sigiriya Lion Rock
02:06 One Love cafe
04:39 Bank of Ceylon ATM
08:19 Tank lake at dusk
09:08 The yard Restaurant

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#SigiriyaTravel #SriLanka2026 #PidurangalaSunrise #SigiriyaRock #CulturalTriangle #LionRock #SriLankaTravel #TravelPodcast #CeylonTea #ElephantGathering #Dambulla #PolonnaruwaNext #BackpackerSriLanka #SriLankaBudget #OneLoveCafe #TheYardRestaurant #IslandLife #HydraulicCivilization

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On her final day in Sigiriya, Tharushi watches the sunset from Pidurangala, reflects on the town's quiet resilience, and weighs the decision to return to Negombo against the pull of the Cultural Triangle.

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Episode 30 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Pidurangala Rock, Sigiriya Lion Rock, Sigiriya new town market, Sigiriya Archaeological Museum, Minneriya National Park, Little Hut Sigiriya, Katuwapitiya, Negombo.

Covered: Sunset hike at Pidurangala, Sigiriya new town market and economy, Cost of living and visiting Sigiriya, Wildlife and water issues, Decision on Negombo lease, Reflections on leaving Sigiriya.

Chapters:
00:00 Windy hilltop at dusk
02:24 Sigiriya new town market
03:58 Sigiriya Archaeological Museum
08:12 Little Hut Sigiriya

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#Sigiriya #Pidurangala #LionRock #SriLankaTravel #CulturalTriangle #Minneriya #ElephantGathering #SigiriyaSunset #DryZone #TravelPodcast #SriLankaPodcast #BackpackingSriLanka #SigiriyaMarket #Kottu #CeylonTea #Negombo #TravelDecisions

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On her final morning in Sigiriya, Tharushi climbs the rock before dawn, reflects on her time in the Cultural Triangle, and decides where to go next. A farewell episode full of practical costs, local insights, and the quiet beauty of the dry zone.

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Episode 29 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Sigiriya new town, Dambulla Royal Cave Temple, One Love cafe sigiriya, The yard Restaurant, Sigiriya Museum, Pidurangala Rock, Inamaluwa spice garden.

Covered: Sigiriya farewell reflections, Rock climbing, Cave temple visit, Local economy, Travel costs, Elephant coexistence.

Chapters:
00:00 Sigiriya Museum
02:28 Pidurangala Rock
04:57 Sigiriya new town
07:18 Inamaluwa spice garden
09:45 Village street at dusk
10:45 Quiet room interior

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#SriLanka #Sigiriya #TravelPodcast #LionRock #Dambulla #CulturalTriangle #SriLankaTravel #TravelTips #ElephantGathering #Minneriya #BudgetTravel #SoloTravel #Backpacking #UNESCOWorldHeritage #CeylonTea

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On her final day in Sigiriya, Tharushi navigates a town at its summer peak — the pre-dawn crowds, the wild elephants in the streets at dusk, and the quiet economics of a world-famous rock. A reflection on living beside a wonder, and the practical costs of a place shared between tourists and villagers.

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Episode 28 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Sigiriya new town, Bank of Ceylon, Minneriya National Park, Little Hut Sigiriya.

Covered: Sigiriya new town conditions, Minneriya Elephant Gathering, Elephant-human conflict, Sigiriya economy and costs, Final reflections on dry-zone living.

Chapters:
00:00 Sigiriya
01:25 Bank of Ceylon
03:36 Road, jeep
04:55 National park, jeep
06:43 Little Hut Sigiriya
08:10 Quiet guesthouse verandah

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#Sigiriya #SriLanka #SriLankaTravel #Minneriya #ElephantGathering #SigiriyaRock #TravelSriLanka #CulturalTriangle #WildlifeSafari #BudgetTravel #SigiriyaTown #LocalLifeSriLanka #TravelPodcast #AsianElephants #DryZone #SigiriyaGuesthouse #LankanEats

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On her last full day in Sigiriya, Tharushi follows the ancient water system from the rock's summit to the drying tank, explores the village's new-town market, and reflects on what a wonder of the world owes to the water around it. A contemplative episode about history, infrastructure, and the cost of a place like this.

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Episode 27 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Sigiriya Royal Gardens, Sigiriya New Town Market, Sigiriya Tank, Sigiriya Museum, Dambulla.

Covered: Sigiriya water infrastructure, Town economics and tourism, Wildlife-human conflict, Local market visit, Reflection on dry-zone living.

Chapters:
00:00 Dambulla
00:35 Garden with wind
04:41 Village market with distant rustle
06:23 Sigiriya Museum
08:03 Quiet room with rain
08:49 Rain on tin roof

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#Sigiriya #SriLanka #SigiriyaTravel #CulturalTriangle #WaterCrisis #SriLankaTravel #TravelPodcast #SigiriyaRock #InlandSriLanka #TravelDiaries #LionRock #SriLankaHistory #DryZone #ElephantsInTown #BudgetTravel #SigiriyaMarket #UNESCO

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On day seven in Sigiriya, Tharushi explores the drying tank, visits the museum's new exhibits, and joins the Minneriya Elephant Gathering at dusk, reflecting on water, wildlife, and the cost of a wonder.

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Episode 26 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Sigiriya Wew Thawulla Restaurant, Sigiriya Archaeological Museum, Inamaluwa, Cafe Leaf, Minneriya National Park, Dambulla.

Covered: Sigiriya water crisis, Sigiriya Archaeological Museum, Inamaluwa spice gardens, Minneriya Elephant Gathering safari, Local food costs in Sigiriya, Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa departure.

Chapters:
02:00 Sigiriya
03:58 Cafe Leaf
05:03 Dambulla
07:56 Quiet room

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#Sigiriya #SriLanka #ElephantGathering #Minneriya #SigiriyaRock #CeylonTea #SigiriyaMuseum #TravelSriLanka #CulturalTriangle #WildlifeSafari #SriLankaTravel #SigiriyaWaterCrisis #Inamaluwa #SpiceGardens #SriLankaFood #DryZone #TravelPodcast

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Tharushi spends a rainy day in Sigiriya, visiting the museum, cycling through spice gardens, and reflecting on the town's water crisis and tourism economics, before a sunset safari to Minneriya to see the elephant gathering.

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Episode 25 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Sigiriya Wew Thawulla Restaurant, Pidurangala Rock, Inamaluwa, Minneriya National Park.

Covered: Sigiriya water crisis, Sigiriya Archaeological Museum, Inamaluwa spice gardens, Minneriya elephant gathering, Sigiriya tourism economy, Pidurangala monastery.

Chapters:
00:00 Rain on roof
02:56 Inamaluwa
04:24 Sigiriya Wew Thawulla Restaurant
05:56 Minneriya National Park
07:36 Night
09:48 Field

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#Sigiriya #LionRock #MinneriyaSafari #ElephantGathering #SriLankaTravel #CulturalTriangle #SigiriyaMuseum #Inamaluwa #SpiceGardens #Pidurangala #RecliningBuddha #DryZone #WaterCrisis #SriLankaTourism #TravelPodcast #Tharushi

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Tharushi spends a rainy day in Sigiriya, from a slow morning with Ceylon tea to a sunset drive toward Minneriya's elephant gathering, reflecting on the town's water crisis and the economic tightrope between tourism and daily life.

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Episode 24 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Sigiriya Archaeological Museum, Inamaluwa, Minneriya National Park, Cafe Leaf, One Love cafe sigiriya, Sigiri Saman Home Stay.

Covered: Sigiriya daily life, Water crisis and elephants, Minneriya safari, Local food costs, Tourism economy, Museum visit.

Chapters:
00:00 Sigiriya
01:01 Cafe Leaf
02:35 Inamaluwa
05:06 One Love cafe sigiriya

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#Sigiriya #SriLanka #Minneriya #ElephantGathering #WildlifeSriLanka #SigiriyaRock #SriLankaTravel #TravelPodcast #CeylonTea #LionRock #SriLankaDiaries #Dambulla #CulturalTriangle #Inamaluwa #OneLoveCafe #CafeLeaf

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Tharushi explores the drying Sigiriya tank, encounters wild elephants, and reflects on the village's water crisis and tourism economy, with practical costs and local insights.

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Episode 23 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Bank of Ceylon, One Love cafe sigiriya, Sigiriya Archaeological Museum, Pidurangala Rock, The yard Restaurant, Sigiriya Wew Thawulla Restaurant, Inamaluwa Spice Garden, Minneriya National Park.

Covered: Sigiriya water crisis and tank, Minneriya elephant gathering, Sigiriya museum and gardens, Local food and costs, Long-stay considerations in Sigiriya, Pidurangala hike.

Chapters:
00:00 Bank of Ceylon
01:04 Cafe interior
02:56 The yard Restaurant
04:51 Hilltop wind
05:58 Sigiriya Wew Thawulla Restaurant
07:22 Lakeside evening
08:12 Night village

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#Sigiriya #SriLankaTravel #ElephantGathering #Minneriya #Pidurangala #SigiriyaRock #CulturalTriangle #SriLankaAdventure #TravelPodcast #VillageLife #WaterCrisis #RoyalGardens #SriLankaEco #BudgetTravel #CeylonTea #Kottu #Hopper #TravelGuide

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Tharushi explores the quieter corners of Sigiriya, from the Sigiriya Museum's treasures to a village lunch and a risky walk around the drying Sigiriya tank, uncovering how the rock shapes everything around it. She also weighs the practical costs of long stays and SIM cards, with a nod to the nearby Dambulla caves.

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Episode 22 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Sigiriya Museum, Royal Gardens of Sigiriya, One Love cafe sigiriya, Sigiriya tank, Dambulla Royal Cave Temple, Sigiriya Wew Thawulla Restaurant.

Covered: Sigiriya Museum and Royal Gardens, Local food and costs in Sigiriya, Sigiriya tank water crisis and elephant conflicts, Dambulla cave temple visit, Long-stay logistics and costs in Sigiriya.

Chapters:
00:00 Sigiriya Museum
01:39 One Love cafe sigiriya
03:21 Sigiriya tank
05:14 Temple courtyard
06:55 Sigiriya Wew Thawulla Restaurant

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#SigiriyaMuseum #SigiriyaGardens #OneLoveCafeSigiriya #DambullaCaveTemple #GoldenTempleDambulla #KottuRoti #IssoVade #CeylonTea #SigiriyaTravel #SriLankaTravel #CulturalTriangle #TravelPodcast #SustainableTravel #VillageLife #ElephantGathering #DryZone #SigiriyaTank

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Tharushi wakes before light for the Pidurangala sunrise hike, then tackles Sigiriya Rock itself — the frescoes, the Mirror Wall, the summit ruins — and talks through what a world-famous site does to the villages around it, with real prices for the day.

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Episode 21 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Pidurangala Rock, Sigiriya Rock, Sigiriya Museum, One Love cafe sigiriya, Bank of Ceylon Sigiriya Rock ATM, Sigiriya Wew Thawulla Restaurant, Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress, Sigiri Rock Side Home Stay.

Covered: Pidurangala sunrise hike, Sigiriya Rock climb and history, Frescoes, Mirror Wall, and Lion's Gate, Costs of visiting Sigiriya, Village economy and tourism impact.

Chapters:
01:56 Sigiri Rock Side Home Stay
03:35 Ancient gardens, water fountains, footsteps on stone
07:51 Sigiriya Museum
09:37 Sigiriya Wew Thawulla Restaurant
11:16 Quiet road, evening insects starting

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#Sigiriya #SigiriyaRock #Pidurangala #SriLankaTravel #SriLanka #TravelGuide #UNESCO #AncientCities #LionRock #SunriseHike #SigiriyaFrescoes #MirrorWall #CulturalTriangle #SriLankanFood #TravelPodcast #BudgetTravel #HeritageSite #OneLoveCafe

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Tharushi arrives in Sigiriya after a 73km drive from Anuradhapura, settling in amid a thunderstorm and planning dawn climbs. She reflects on the fortress's ancient past, the village economy around it, and what the next days might hold.

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Episode 20 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Sigiriya Village Hotel, Sigiriya Museum, Pidurangala Rock, One Love cafe, The yard Restaurant, Bank of Ceylon ATM.

Covered: Sigiriya arrival and town, Sigiriya rock history and museum, Pidurangala hiking plans, Village economy and tourism impact, Practical travel booking, Weather impacts on planning.

Chapters:
00:00 Sigiriya
01:55 Sigiriya Museum
04:06 Bank of Ceylon ATM
05:31 The yard Restaurant
07:13 Night village, rain stops, frogs
09:33 Quiet room at night

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#Sigiriya #SigiriyaRock #LionRock #Pidurangala #SriLankaTravel #TravelSriLanka #CulturalTriangle #SriLankaHistory #SriLankaGuide #SigiriyaFortress #SriLankaPodcast #TravelPodcast #Dambulla #SigiriyaVillage #SriLankaAdventure #CeylonTea

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On her final full day in Anuradhapura, Tharushi takes one last morning ride through the sacred city, visits her favourite coffee spot, reflects on the Bodhi tree controversy and dry-zone water, and figures out the bus to Polonnaruwa. A quiet farewell to the dry zone she almost made home.

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Episode 19 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Isurumuniya Temple, Tissa Wewa, Jetavanaramaya, Sri Maha Bodhi, Liyana Restaurant, Sunhill Lake Tourist Rest, Anuradhapura Railway Station, The Coffee Shop.

Covered: last day in Anuradhapura, Isurumuniya rock temple, Jetavanaramaya stupa, local food and coffee, dry zone water management, leaving for Polonnaruwa.

Chapters:
00:00 Tissa Wewa
04:14 Jetavanaramaya
06:09 Liyana Restaurant
07:40 Sunhill Lake Tourist Rest
09:54 The Coffee Shop

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#Anuradhapura #SriLankaTravel #DryZone #Isurumuniya #Jetavanaramaya #TissaWewa #SriMahaBodhi #AnuradhapuraSacredCity #PolonnaruwaNext #SriLanka #BicycleTour #RiceAndCurry #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #AncientCities #Vesak #BuddhistHeritage #LankaDiaries

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On her final full day in Anuradhapura, Tharushi takes one last slow cycle through the sacred city, watches the evening ritual at the Sri Maha Bodhi, and makes peace with her decision to head east, carrying the dry zone's quiet with her.

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Episode 18 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Sunhill Lake Tourist Rest, Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanwelisaya, Abhayagiri Stupa, Little Paradise Restaurant Anuradhapura, The Coffee Shop, Froztella.

Covered: Final evening reflections, Sacred city at dusk, Cost of living recap, Local news and politics, Decision to move east, Farewell to Anuradhapura.

Chapters:
00:00 Sunhill Lake Tourist Rest
00:57 Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
03:05 Abhayagiri Stupa
05:04 Froztella
06:13 Town street at night
07:32 Quiet guesthouse courtyard

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#Anuradhapura #SriLankaTravel #SacredCity #SriMahaBodhi #DryZoneLiving #SlowTravel #BudgetTravelSriLanka #AnuradhapuraDiaries #TrainTravelSriLanka #CeylonTea #VasSeason #Ruwanwelisaya #Abhayagiri #CyclingSriLanka #NorthCentralProvince #TravelPodcast

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On her tenth day in Anuradhapura, Tharushi cycles the sacred city at dawn, visits the Sri Maha Bodhi during a quiet moment, and reflects on the dry zone's ancient tanks and the cost of a longer stay. She also explores the controversy around the temple's new flooring and weighs the decision between a Negombo lease and making Anuradhapura her base.

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Episode 17 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanwelisaya, Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum, Puravidu Bhavana, Little Paradise Restaurant, Sunhill Lake Tourist Rest, Nuwara Wewa, Vessagiriya.

Covered: Sacred city daily rhythm, Museum and history, Dry zone living costs, Long-stay decision, Local evening life.

Chapters:
00:00 Sacred city early morning
02:16 Ruwanwelisaya
03:43 Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum
05:14 New Town
06:46 Sunhill Lake Tourist Rest
09:09 Sorriso Restaurant
10:35 Nuwara Wewa

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#Anuradhapura #SriLankaTravel #SacredCity #SriMahaBodhi #DryZone #Cycling #BudgetTravel #RiceAndCurry #AncientStupas #Reservoir #TravelDiaries #SlowTravel #SouthAsia #BuddhistPilgrimage #Heritage #UNESCO #AnuradhapuraDiaries

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On day nine in Anuradhapura, Tharushi cycles the back roads toward Mihintale, stops for a rustic village lunch, and reflects on the practical costs of living in Sri Lanka's sacred dry zone. She also weighs the decision between leasing a flat in Negombo or calling Anuradhapura home.

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Episode 16 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Anuradhapura New Town, Mihintale, Little Paradise Restaurant Anuradhapura, Ruwanwelisaya, Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Kala Wewa.

Covered: Cycling rural roads, Village food and costs, Long-term stay decision, Dry zone daily life, Sacred city quietude.

Chapters:
00:00 Bike ride
01:31 Ruwanwelisaya
03:01 Kala Wewa
04:10 Cafe
05:46 Bike ride
07:41 Room
08:44 Cicadas

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#Anuradhapura #Mihintale #SriLankaTravel #TravelSriLanka #DigitalNomad #SlowTravel #BudgetTravel #DryZone #SacredCity #CycleTour #VillageLunch #SriLankaCosts #TrainJourney #NikiniPoya #VasSeason #AncientRuins #MoveToSriLanka #LifeInSriLanka

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Tharushi spends her eighth day in Anuradhapura exploring the Sri Maha Bodhi at dawn, the daily rhythm of the sacred city, and the practical costs of staying longer. She weighs the pull of the east coast against the deep comfort of this ancient place, and makes a tentative decision about her next move.

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Episode 15 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Sunhill Lake Tourist Rest, Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanwelisaya, Puravidu Bhavana Archaeological Museum, Little Paradise Restaurant Anuradhapura, New Town, Saliyapura, Nuwara Wewa.

Covered: Sri Maha Bodhi and daily pilgrimage rhythm, Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum, Cost of living and long-stay planning, Opening a bank account as a foreign resident, Nuwara Wewa and cycling, Vas season and Nikini Poya aftermath.

Chapters:
02:17 New Town
05:08 Nuwara Wewa
06:30 Ruwanwelisaya
07:45 Saliyapura

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#Anuradhapura #SriMahaBodhi #VasSeason #SriLankaTravel #AnuradhapuraLiving #DryZone #Buddhism #Ruwanwelisaya #SriLankaRail #CostOfLiving #TravelDiaries #SlowTravel #AnuradhapuraMuseum #NuwaraWewa #Saliyapura #People'sBank #KottuRoti #SriLanka

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Tharushi spends the Nikini Poya full moon in Anuradhapura, cycling the sacred city at night, sipping Ceylon tea at OAK & BEAN, and weighing whether to lease a flat in Negombo or make the dry zone her base. Plus the cost of a day in the sacred city and the new Maho railway line.

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Episode 14 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Sunhill Lake Tourist Rest, Liyana Restaurant and OAK & BEAN Espresso, Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanwelisaya, Ranmasu Uyana, Isurumuniya Temple, Tissa Wewa, Sorriso Restaurant.

Covered: Poya day rituals, Sacred city full moon, Anuradhapura long-stay costs, Vas season observation, Coffee and food spots.

Chapters:
00:00 Sunhill Lake Tourist Rest
00:48 Cafe interior
02:38 Ruwanwelisaya
05:06 Tissa Wewa
06:03 Sorriso Restaurant
07:07 Food hall
08:07 Quiet room interior

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#Anuradhapura #NikiniPoya #VasSeason #SacredCity #JayaSriMahaBodhi #Ruwanwelisaya #IsurumuniyaTesaurus #SriLankaTravel #DryZone #FullMoonPoya #AnuradhapuraNewTown #LiyanaRestaurant #OakAndBean #SorrisoRestaurant #CeylonTea #SlowTravel #SriLankaBackpacking #CostOfLiving #MahoRailway #AnuradhapuraDailyLife

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On day six in Anuradhapura, Tharushi embraces the Vas season quiet, explores the New Town's everyday life, visits the Vessagiriya rock monastery at dusk, and weighs the real cost of settling in the dry zone against her journey east.

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Episode 13 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Sunhill Lake Tourist Rest, The Coffee Shop, Bro Restaurant, Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Vessagiriya, Nuwara Wewa, People's Bank, Bank of Ceylon.

Covered: Vas season quiet and daily life, Anuradhapura New Town observations, Vessagiriya monastic ruins visit, Cost of living and long-stay planning, Maho railway line infrastructure, Reflection on staying vs continuing east.

Chapters:
00:00 Sunhill Lake Tourist Rest
01:15 People's Bank
02:31 The Coffee Shop
03:43 Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
06:39 Nuwara Wewa
08:00 Bro Restaurant

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#Anuradhapura #SriLanka #SriLankaTravel #AnuradhapuraTravel #DryZone #SlowTravel #VasSeason #Buddhism #SacredCity #Vessagiriya #Mihintale #CeylonTea #NuwaraWewa #LivingInSriLanka #Kottu #TravelPodcast #BudgetTravel #AnuradhapuraNewTown

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On day five in Anuradhapura, Tharushi explores the rhythm of the Vas rainy-retreat season, visits the Ranmasu Uyana royal park, checks out the new Maho railway line, and settles into a slow, sacred-city pace of life.

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Episode 12 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Sunhill Lake Tourist Rest, Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanwelisaya, Ranmasu Uyana, Nuwara Wewa, Abhayagiri Stupa, Sorriso Restaurant.

Covered: Vas season, Anuradhapura daily life, Local food costs, Royal parks and reservoirs, Long-stay budget planning, New railway infrastructure.

Chapters:
00:00 Sunhill Lake Tourist Rest
01:39 Ruwanwelisaya
04:05 Street
05:11 Nuwara Wewa
06:42 Abhayagiri Stupa
07:50 Sorriso Restaurant

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#Anuradhapura #SriLanka #SriLankaTravel #AnuradhapuraDiaries #SacredCity #VasSeason #SlowTravel #TravelPodcast #DryZone #SriLankaPodcast #DigitalNomadSriLanka #BudgetTravel #RanmasuUyana #NuwaraWewa #Ruwanwelisaya #TravelDiaries

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Tharushi takes a day trip south to Kekirawa to see the Aukana Buddha and Kala Wewa, reflects on the ancient tank civilisation and what a longer stay in Anuradhapura might look like, and weighs the cost of a life in the dry zone against the soft west coast.

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Episode 11 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Kekirawa, Kala Wewa, Aukana Buddha, A9 highway, New Town bus stand, OAK & BEAN Espresso.

Covered: Aukana Buddha statue, Kala Wewa reservoir, Dry zone living costs, Anuradhapura long-stay planning, Ancient irrigation civilisation.

Chapters:
01:15 Kekirawa
01:48 Aukana Buddha
03:44 Kala Wewa
05:07 Anuradhapura

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#SriLanka #Anuradhapura #AukanaBuddha #KalaWewa #Kekirawa #DryZone #SriLankaTravel #SriLankaDiaries #TravelPodcast #AncientCities #SoloTravel #CeylonTea #BuddhistHeritage #TankCivilisation #BackpackingSriLanka #SlowTravel

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Tharushi witnesses the Minneriya elephant gathering at peak season, explores the ancient tanks that sustain the dry zone, and considers what it means to live in a city built around water and faith.

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Episode 10 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Minneriya tank, Habarana, Sri Maha Bodhi, Isurumuniya Temple, Liyana Restaurant, Nuwara Wewa, Sobha Holiday Home.

Covered: Minneriya elephant gathering, Ancient tanks and irrigation, Sacred city daily rhythm, Living costs in Anuradhapura, Dry-zone nature and wildlife.

Chapters:
00:00 Habarana
05:06 Liyana Restaurant

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#Anuradhapura #SriLankaTravel #MinneriyaElephantGathering #SriMahaBodhi #WildlifeSriLanka #DryZone #AncientCities #TravelSriLanka #ElephantSafari #BuddhistPilgrimage #NorthCentralProvince #SriLankaCulture #HeritageTravel #SafariAdventures #AnuradhapuraLife #TankCivilisation #SriLankaRoadTrip

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Tharushi rents a bicycle in Anuradhapura and explores the sacred city's ruins at her own pace, from the great stupas to the ancient tanks. She learns about the city's living Buddhism, checks the practical costs of a long stay, and plans a side trip to the Minneriya elephant gathering.

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Episode 9 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Treasure House Tourist Rest, Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanwelisaya, Jetavanaramaya, Kuttam Pokuna, Abhayagiri Stupa, Nuwara Wewa, The Coffee Shop.

Covered: Cycling the sacred city, Ancient stupas and reservoirs, Living Buddhism in Anuradhapura, Dry zone costs and long-stay planning, Elephant gathering season, Local food and cafes.

Chapters:
00:00 Treasure House Tourist Rest
01:14 Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
03:16 Jetavanaramaya
06:00 Nuwara Wewa
06:43 The Coffee Shop
08:07 Liyana Restaurant

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#Anuradhapura #SriLankaTravel #BicycleTour #SacredCity #JayaSriMahaBodhi #Ruwanwelisaya #Jetavanaramaya #DryZone #ElephantGathering #CeylonTea #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #SriLanka #Minneriya #AnuradhapuraGuide

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Tharushi Perera lands in Anuradhapura after a train ride from Negombo and explores the sacred city's ancient stupas, the Sri Maha Bodhi, and life in the dry zone. She checks into a guesthouse, rides a bicycle through the ruins, and reflects on the city's deep history and practical costs of living here.

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Episode 8 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Anuradhapura Railway Station, Sunhill Lake Tourist Rest, Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanwelisaya, Jetavanaramaya, Abhayagiri Stupa, Nuwara Wewa, Mihintale.

Covered: Anuradhapura arrival and transport, Sacred city sights, Buddhist pilgrimage culture, Dry zone cost of living, Mihintale sunrise climb, Elephant gathering season.

Chapters:
00:00 Sunhill Lake Tourist Rest
01:18 Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
03:28 Open field
04:44 Nuwara Wewa
06:20 Bank of Ceylon
07:23 Mihintale
08:56 Quiet room

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#Anuradhapura #SriLankaTravel #SacredCity #JayaSriMahaBodhi #Ruwanwelisaya #Jetavanaramaya #Abhayagiri #Mihintale #NuwaraWewa #SriLankaHistory #BuddhistPilgrimage #DryZone #TravelPodcast #AnuradhapuraDiaries #SriLankaRail #CeylonTea #CulturalTriangle #MinneriyaElephants

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Tharushi spends her final morning in Negombo with a beach walk, a last kottu at a local favourite, and a reflective coffee at the Dutch Fort. She weighs the pull of the flat in Katuwapitiya against the promise of Sigiriya, and closes the Negombo chapter with clear eyes and a full stomach.

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Episode 7 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Negombo, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Coffee Story Cafe & Bistro, Sana's Restaurant Negombo, Negombo Dutch Fort, Lewis Place, Rukmani Devi Park, Negombo Beach, Katuwapitiya.

Covered: Negombo departure, Café culture, Kottu and local food, Monsoon weather reflection, Visa and banking practicalities, Packing and planning ahead.

Chapters:
00:00 Katuwapitiya
01:50 Coffee Story Cafe & Bistro
03:51 Fort courtyard with distant lagoon
05:25 Restaurant interior with sizzle and cutlery
06:53 Lewis Place
08:47 Harbour at dusk with boats and water
09:41 Quiet room with rain

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#Negombo #SriLankaTravel #MonsoonSeason #TravelPodcast #Sigiriya #CeylonTea #Kottu #BeeraluLace #DutchFort #SriLankaBudget #SriLankaVisa #SriLankaGuide #TravelAsia #NegomboBeach #SriLankaFood #TravelTips #IslandLife

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Tharushi spends her final morning in Negombo at a quiet café, settles her flat negotiation, and prepares to head inland toward Sigiriya. She reflects on the town's monsoon moods, the cost of living, and what it means to leave a place that almost became home.

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Episode 6 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Negombo, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Coffee Story Cafe & Bistro, Breath Café, Sana's Restaurant Negombo, Negombo Dutch Fort, Angurukaramulla Temple, Katuwapitiya, Lewis Place, Negombo Beach.

Covered: Negombo departure, Café culture, Flat negotiation, Practical costs, Monsoon reflection, Next destination Sigiriya.

Chapters:
00:00 Katuwapitiya
02:28 Negombo Dutch Fort
03:48 Breath Café
07:16 Sana's Restaurant Negombo
08:36 Beach at night

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#Negombo #Sigiriya #SriLankaTravel #SriLankaPodcast #TravelSriLanka #MonsoonSeason #NegomboFood #CoffeeStoryCafe #SanasRestaurant #BreathCafe #Katuwapitiya #DutchFortNegombo #AngurukaramullaTemple #SriLankaVisa #CostOfLivingSriLanka #TravelPodcast #AsiaTravel #BeachLife

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Tharushi spends her final full day in Negombo deciding on the Katuwapitiya flat, visiting the Lellama fish market one more time, and reflecting on the town's nervous energy before heading inland to Sigiriya. She also sorts out her visa and banking details for the long term.

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Episode 5 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Negombo, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Lellama Fish Market, Coffee Story Cafe & Bistro, BOHO Negombo, Sri Singama Kali Amman Kovil, Rukmani Devi Park, Ethukala, Lewis Place.

Covered: Negombo fish market, Long-stay flat hunting, Visa and banking bureaucracy, Resident account types, Monsoon weather and safety, Reflection and departure.

Chapters:
00:00 Lellama Fish Market
01:38 Coffee Story Cafe & Bistro
03:29 BOHO Negombo
04:39 Street
06:20 Sri Singama Kali Amman Kovil
07:29 Ethukala
08:37 Rain easing

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#Negombo #SriLankaTravel #Katuwapitiya #LellamaFishMarket #Sigiriya #TravelDiaries #MonsoonSeason #CostOfLiving #LongStay #DigitalNomad #SriLankaVisa #CoffeeStoryCafe #BOHONegombo #DryZone #LittleRome #TravelPodcast #NegomboBeach #SriLanka

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On day four in Negombo, Tharushi navigates the town's rainy season, checks in on the aftermath of the prison riot, and weighs the practicalities of renting a flat in Katuwapitiya against her plans to head inland. She also enjoys a quiet coffee at a local café and contemplates the fishing town's rhythm between the downpours.

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Episode 4 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Negombo, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Sky Cafe Negombo, Coffee Story Cafe & Bistro, Negombo Dutch Fort, Lellama Fish Market, Angurukaramulla Temple, Katuwapitiya, Sigiriya.

Covered: Monsoon weather in Negombo, Reflection on staying vs moving, Negombo harbour and fishing community, Café culture in Negombo, Practical costs of living in Negombo.

Chapters:
00:00 Katuwapitiya
01:25 Cafe terrace
04:53 Coffee Story Cafe & Bistro
05:39 Sigiriya

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#Negombo #SriLankaTravel #MonsoonSeason #TravelPodcast #Kottu #SigiriyaDayTrip #NegomboRain #DutchFort #SriLankaWeather #LongStayTravel #Katuwapitiya #LocalCafesNegombo #TravelDecisions #SriLankaOnABudget #FishingHarbour #IslandJourney

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On day three in Negombo, Tharushi returns to the Lellama fish market at dawn, shares a chicken kottu with a fisherman, visits the Angurukaramulla Temple, and navigates the town's unease after the prison riot, all while weighing the cost of a longer stay.

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Episode 3 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Negombo, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Lellama Fish Market, Lewis Place, Katuwapitiya, Hamilton Canal, Muthurajawela Marsh, Angurukaramulla Temple, Coffee Salt, Ethukala.

Covered: Fish market, Local food costs, Canal and mangroves, Temple visit, Safety and prison, Long-stay housing.

Chapters:
00:00 Lellama Fish Market
01:00 Harbour
02:34 Katuwapitiya
04:45 Hamilton Canal
07:04 Coffee Salt
08:09 Ethukala
09:14 Ocean waves

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#Negombo #SriLankaTravel #FishMarket #Kottu #AngurukaramullaTemple #Muthurajawela #negomboLagoon #SriLankaVisa #MonsoonSeason #BeeraluLace #Sigiriya #TravelGuide #SriLankaHistory #IslandLife #NegomboBeach

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On day two in Negombo, Tharushi walks the Dutch Fort's ramparts, watches lacemakers at work, checks out a possible long-stay flat, and catches the tail end of the Maris Motor Rally buzz.

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Episode 2 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Negombo, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Negombo Dutch Fort, Hamilton Canal, Muthurajawela Marsh, Sana's Restaurant Negombo, Coffee Salt, Katuwapitiya, Le Petit Hotel.

Covered: Negombo Dutch Fort history, Beeralu lace craft, Long-stay housing costs, Lagoon and wetland nature, Local food and costs, Layover practical tips.

Chapters:
00:36 Negombo Dutch Fort
03:47 Katuwapitiya
05:21 Hamilton Canal
06:48 Coffee Salt
08:12 Le Petit Hotel

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#Negombo #SriLanka #SriLankaTravel #NegomboFort #BeeraluLace #KottuRoti #Katuwapitiya #DigitalNomad #SlowTravel #TravelPodcast #NegomboLagoon #Muthurajawela #CostOfLiving #LongStay #TharushiPerera #Ayubowan #SriLankaHistory #CeylonTea

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Tharushi Perera lands in Sri Lanka and sets up base in Negombo. From the airport SIM to a dawn fish market and a lagoon boat trip, this first episode covers the practical realities of arriving, the costs of starting out, and the monsoon-soaked first impressions of the island.

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Episode 1 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Negombo, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Bandaranaike International Airport, The Alexis's Guest House, Lellama Fish Market, Coffee Story Cafe & Bistro, Hatton National Bank, Hamilton Canal, Muthurajawela Marsh, Sana's Restaurant Negombo.

Covered: arrival logistics, local banking setup, fish market experience, lagoon boat trip, monsoon weather, local food.

Chapters:
00:00 Airport road
01:26 The Alexis's Guest House
02:23 Coffee Story Cafe & Bistro
04:08 Hatton National Bank
05:06 Hamilton Canal
06:03 Sana's Restaurant Negombo
06:53 Beach cafe

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#Negombo #SriLanka #TravelSriLanka #SriLankaTravel #FirstLanding #FishMarket #Monsoon #Tea #KottuRoti #Crocodile #Muthurajawela #DutchFort #AirportSIM #VisaOnArrival #LivingInSriLanka #Ayubowan #IslandLife

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