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Wildlife safari, Yala national park |
Wildlife safari, Yala national park |
<ul>Wildlife safari at Yala national park would be the most famous activity done by the most foreign travelers to Sri Lanka. Yala national park is located 310 km from Colombo in Hambantota and Monaragala district.<br>
<br>Yala national park comprises five blocks of which block 1 has been the most frequented due to its accessibility and the terrain of open glades. Due to its high population of wild aminals, Yala national park block 1 is the most frequented area of travelers. The small and large herds of elephants and leopards are roaming often around this area. That provides the best chance to take photographs of them in your interesting pose. The Sloth bear, Spotted Deer, Wild Boar, Sandbur and saltwater crocodile, and birds and turtles are frequent in Yala national park.<br>
<br>You have a 99% chance to witness those wild animals during your Yala safari.<br>
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Whales watching, Mirissa |
Whales watching, Mirissa |
<ul><p>Mirissa whales and dolphin watching is one of the must-do activity if you are traveling in the southern parts of Sri Lanka. Blue whales, the biggest creature in the world can be seen often at the season in Mirissa.</p><p><br></p></ul><table class="table table-bordered"><tbody><tr><td><b style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 13px;">Best Season</b><br></td><td><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 13px;">December to March </span><br></td></tr><tr><td><b style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Tour started at</b><br></td><td><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">6.30 -7.00 am from Mirissa Fisheries Harbour </span><br></td></tr><tr><td><b style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 13px;">Tour duration</b><br></td><td><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 13px;">3-5 hours</span><br></td></tr></tbody></table><ul><p>
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Horton plains national park, World heritage site |
Horton plains national park, World heritage site |
<ul>Horton plains national park is situated 2,300 m above sea level, spreading across Badulla, Nuwara Eliya, and Ratnapura districts, and 190 km away from Colombo, 29 km away from Nuwara Eliya, and 50 km away from Ella.<br>
<br>Maha Eliya Thenna, literary meaning in Sinhala “the great open plain,” was the original name of the area and it was renamed after Sir Robert Wilmot-Horton, the British Governor of Ceylon from 1831 to 1837.<br>
<br>It was nominated as a wildlife sanctuary in 1969 and upgraded to a national park in 1988. Peak wilderness sanctuary adjoining the west with Horton plains national park together with Knuckles mountain range has called “the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka” is a World Heritage Site.
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Bird watching, Horton plains national park |
Bird watching, Horton plains national park |
<ul>Bird watching is very common in Horton plains national park because birds living freely everywhere in the park. The place called "Áranga pool" is the best place to spot endemic bird species of Yellow-eared Bulbul, Sri Lanka whistling thrush, Sri Lanka white-eye, Dull-blue flycatcher, and Sri Lanka bush warbler.</br>
<br>Most of the highland bird species such as Sri Lanka wood pigeon, Scaly Thrush, Spotted-winged Thrush, Sri Lanka rufous babbler, Ceylon blue magpie, Ceylon hill white-eye, Black-winged Kite, Yellow-eared Bulbul, Pied bush chat, Kashmir red-breasted flycatcher, Common buzzard, Brown baza, Black eagle, Mountain Hawk-eagle and many more can be seen in the Horton plains national park.
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Nature trail, Thotupola kanda |
Nature trail, Thotupola kanda |
<ul>Thotupola Kanda 3rd highest mountain in Sri Lanka with a height of 2,357 m has located north of Horton plains national park. Nature trail to Thotupola Kanda is a fairly easy trail comparing other nature trails in Sri Lanka. It is a 4 km trail and takes about 1 hour to reach the summit. You will be able to experience the montane forest ecosystem during your hike. The surrounding view is spectacular at the summit. |
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Baker's falls, Horton plains national park |
Baker's falls, Horton plains national park |
<ul>Baker’s Fall, located inside the Horton plains national parks, originally known as Gonagala falls, was named after British explorer Sir Samuel Baker. It is 20 m in height and gives different views when you are looking at it from different angles. Baker's falls formed by the Belihuloya river, a tributary of the Walawe river. </ul> |
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Wildlife safari, Udawalawe national park |
Wildlife safari, Udawalawe national park |
<ul>Udawalawe national park is famous for its large herd of the Asian elephant and water buffaloes, situated 165 km from Colombo in the southeastern part of the country. The park is covered with open grassland and thorny – shrub jungle which remembering the Game Parks in Africa. Due to this landscape, Udawalawe is the best park to watch and photograph a large herd of wild Asian elephants.<br>
<br>The large scattered areas of grasslands and thorny-shrubs while tall trees close to Walawe River most favours for birdlife where Large prinia, White-browed prinia, Ashy prinia, Franklins prinia, Yellow-eyed babbler, White-throated babbler, White-rumped shama, Brown-capped babbler, Black-fronted babbler, Common & Marshall’s Iora, Ceylon grey hornbill, Blue-faced malkoha, White-necked Stork, Lesser Adjutant Stork, Blyth’s Pipit, Ceylon Jungle Fowl, etc. are common. </ul> |
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Waulpane cave |
Waulpane cave |
<ul>Waulpane limestone cave located 41 km northwest of Udawalawe contains a large number of stalactites and stalagmites estimated to be more than a million years old. Waulpane cave in accordance with its’ Sinhala literally meaning Cave of Bats, is home to approximately 500,000 bats of 6 varieties. It is possible to walk through this cave and able to explore the building process of fossils which is still continuing and exit from the other side. </ul> |
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Madunagala hot water spring |
<ul>Madunagala is famous due to its natural hot water springs, located 38 km southeast of Udawalawe. It has 4 natural hot water pools. You can have a natural hot water bath there. This hot water spring was first recorded by Leonard Woolf, Assistant Government Agent of Hambanthota in1908. </ul> |
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Bird watching, Bundala national park |
Wildlife safari, Bundala national park |
<ul>Bundala national park is heaven for bird watching enthusiasts during the months from September to March. It is consists of thorny scrub, sand dunes, and five shallow brackish lagoons. The park and the adjoining Bundala saltern is harbors 197 species of birds including thousands of migrant waders during the season.</br>
<br>Bundala national park was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1969 and designated as a national park in 1993. It is located 246 km Southeast of Colombo and 16 km from Tissamaharama. Bundala national park was the first Ramsar Wetland and fourth Biosphere Reserve in Sri Lanka.
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Kanneliya rain forest, Bird watching |
Kanneliya rain forest, Bird watching |
<ul>Kanneliya rain forest, a UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve is home to a large number of fauna and flora species and several waterways and falls. The trekking at the Kanneliya rain forest is fairly easy due to the safe and flat terrain. It is located 43 km from Galle.<br>
<br>Kanneliya rain forest is the major catchment area of the Gin and Nilwala rivers. There are 26 endemic bird species that can be seen in this forest. Some of these are the Red-faced malkoha, Sri Lankan blue magpie, Orange-billed babbler, Sri Lankan grey hornbill, Sri Lankan spurfowl, and Sri Lankan jungle fowl. </ul> |
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Beruwala lighthouse |
Beruwala lighthouse |
<ul>Beruwala lighthouse or Barberyn lighthouse is one of the 4 international lighthouses in Sri Lanka. It is located on Barberyn Island near Beruwala, 20 km south of Kalutara, and a ten-minute boat ride. <br>
<br>Established in 1890 and the structure is 33.53 m tall with round, yellow embossed stones. The grand yellow tower stands at the edge of a cliff on the small island, covered with a thick growth of coconut trees. The glass at the tower is the original glass installed by the British in 1928. There is a small stone house next to the tower built during the British period, and some of the equipment used by the British are still to be found in good condition. </ul> |
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Kande viharaya, Aluthgama |
Kande viharaya, Aluthgama |
<ul>Kande Viharaya was built in 1734 at the hilltop of Aluthgama. It is one of the famous Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka, located 6 km north of Bentota. |
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Mind soul and body, Rejuvenation |
Mind soul and body, Rejuvenation |
<ul>Ayurveda, Yoga, and meditation are being best practices in Bentota. You can combine your holiday with an unforgettable wellness experience and completely rejuvenate your mind, soul, and body. |
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Madu Ganga, Boat ride |
Madu Ganga, Boat ride |
<ul>Madu Ganga about 17 km from Bentota is famous for a boat safari. Madu Ganga flows into Madu Lake before unleashing into the sea at Balapitiya. Madu Lake is an estuary connected with adjoining Randombe Lake by two narrow channels, forming a coastal wetland ecosystem of 915 ha, of which 770 ha of open water and 145 ha of islands.</br>
<br>Madu Ganga wetland consists of 303 species of plants including 19 endemics and 248 species of the vertebrate fauna of which 20 species are endemic.</br>
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Kosgoda turtle hatchery |
Kosgoda turtle hatchery |
<ul>Kosgoda turtle hatchery is a turtle conservation centre, sponsored by UNDP. You will be able to witness the turtles in their natural habitat at Kosgoda turtle hatchery. They collect the turtle eggs from the seashore at night. Then placed them on protected sand to hatch. After 3 days baby turtles released back to sea.
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Water sports in Bentota |
Water sports in Bentota |
<ul>Bentota beach and lagoon offers a wide range of water-sports such as windsurfing, surfing, water skiing, canoeing, banana boating, jets key, and deep-sea fishing. The tranquil waters of the Bentota River and lagoon are ideal for beginners of water sports. Canoe Rock, South Reef, and Hundirangala are the best places for diving and snorkeling to witness vibrant corals and large schools of fish.</ul> |
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Bentota river safari |
Bentota river safari |
<ul>Bentota river safari is provided an ideal opportunity to observe a variety of fauna and flora associated with a wetland environment. you will be able to see many birds, crocodiles, and a beautiful mangrove lagoon. Mangrove lagoon is a wonderful place to relax. </ul> |
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Stone carvings, Bentota, Galapata temple |
Stone carvings, Bentota, Galapata temple |
<ul>Stone carving of the “Nari Latha” motif at Galapata temple is a masterpiece of Sri Lankan stonemasons. This temple <span style="font-size: 1rem;">was built in 12th Century AD locating near the </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem;">Bentota River. The stupa in this temple was built by burring canine tooth relic of the Maha Kasyapa thero, the 3rd disciple of Load Buddha.</span></ul><ul>
<br>The annual Dalada perahera held in the month of January to honour the tooth relic of Maha Kashyapa thero is one of the biggest perahera in Southern Sri Lanka.</ul> |
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Geoffrey Bawa house, Lunuganga |
Geoffrey Bawa house, Lunuganga |
<ul>Lunuganga is a country house at Lunuganga estate that belongs to Geoffrey Bawa, the late renowned architecture. It is a fascinating display of Geoffrey Bawa’s architectural vision that now maintained by the Geoffrey Bawa Trust. <br>
<br>The estate was a cinnamon garden during the Dutch period and a rubber plantation in the British period. Geoffrey Bawa brought this 15-acre land in 1949 and developed it as a tropical version of European renaissance gardens. Bawa was cremated and his ashes were buried there.
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Brief Garden, Bevis Bawa |
Brief Garden, Bevis Bawa |
<ul>Brief Garden is the home of Bevis Bawa, a well-known Sri Lankan artist and the older brother of renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa. The brief garden has included a profusion of tropical trees, structures, and homoerotic sculptures. Wonderful murals of Sri Lankan life in the style of Marc Chagall is fascinating to witness. The house also contains some beautiful other arts and furniture. |
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Surfing, Hikkaduwa |
Surfing, Hikkaduwa |
<ul>Hikkaduwa is the next world-famous surfing site in Sri Lanka other than Arugam Bay. The season is from November to April. There are many surfing schools in Hikkaduwa to teach how to do this old art of wave riding.<br>
<br>The main surfing locations in Hikkaduwa are Benny’s, Main Reef, Beach Break, and North Jetty.<br>
<br>There is an uncrowded surfing site with three low power left reef break next to each other at Owakanda in Rathgama 8 km South of Hikkaduwa. </ul> |
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Ambalangoda Masks |
<ul>Sri Lankan Masks are ornamental facial decorative wear used in dancing. Ambalangoda, about 15 km north from Hikkaduwa is known to be the heart of mask carving with many shops around this coastal town.</br>
<br>Wood called “Diya Kaduru” (<i>Cerbera manghas</i>) is used to carve masks into various characters. These marks are used for Sanni Dance, Kolam Dance, and Raksha Dance. |
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Moonstone Gem, Meetiyagoda |
Moonstone Gem, Meetiyagoda |
<ul>Moonstone gem is found in the village of Meetiyagoda about 10 km from Hikkaduwa. It is the only place in Sri Lanka where this gem is found. Moonstone carries a sheen, which can be seen on the surface of the stone from certain angles. At the Meetiyagoda gem mine, you can explore the narrow, deep shafts from which it is mined. |
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'Rukada', Puppetry dance |
<ul>‘’Rukada’’ a form of puppetry art in Sri Lanka is performed mainly on the southern coast. These miniature figures are operated by strings. Ambalangoda is famous for this marionette theater. |
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Temple paintings, Gangarama temple, Hikkaduwa |
Temple paintings, Gangarama temple, Hikkaduwa |
<ul>Gangarama Maha Viharaya on the outskirts of Hikkaduwa is famous for its informative murals depicting the life of the Buddha. It is a lifetime work of one artist in the Kandyan era. |
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Buddha statue, Galgoda Shailatalaramaya temple, Karandeniya |
Buddha statue, Galgoda Shailatalaramaya temple, Karandeniya |
<ul>The largest reclining Buddha statue in South Asia is housed at Galgoda Shailatalaramaya Maha Vihara in Karandeniya, 20 km north of Hikkaduwa. The temple is around 90 m above sea level which gives you a fantastic view of the surroundings. </ul> |
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Seenigama Devalaya |
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<ul>Seenigama Devalaya (shrine)is located on a small island short way from the beach. It is just 2 km north of Hikkaduwa. Seenigama Devalaya is dedicated to the "Devol Deviyo" or God Devol. Fishermen believe that Devol Deviyo protects them and their boats. |
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Catamaran ride, Dodanduwa Lagoon |
Catamaran ride, Dodanduwa Lagoon |
<ul>Dodanduwa lagoon safari by paddling traditional Catamarans is an amazing experience. The lagoon is located 6 km south of Hikkaduwa. During the safari, you can do fishing and bird watching. |
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Hummanaya, the natural blowhole |
Hummanaya, the natural blowhole |
<ul><p>The natural blowhole in Kudawella is locally known as “Hummanaya”, located 11 km away from Tangalle. Hummanaya has considered the second largest blowhole in the world. The water ejection scene is created by the upward ejection of a jet of seawater spray into the air through a crevice in the rock.<br>The spray is reaching 25 to 30 m in height.</p><p><br></p><p>Read more on Hummanaya Blowhole:</p><p><a href="https://www.fantasiatours.com/blogs/view-blog/hummanaya-the-second-largest-blowhole-in-the-world" target="_blank">https://www.fantasiatours.com/blogs/view-blog/hummanaya-the-second-largest-blowhole-in-the-world</a></p><p> </p></ul> |
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Ussangoda, Ramayana site |
Ussangoda, Ramayana site |
<ul>Ussangoda is a pre-historic archaeological site as well as a National Park located 28 km from Tangalle. The earth of the Ussangoda area is dark red. It is due to the high concentration of Ferric oxide on the earth in that area. The vegetation comprises moss, short grass, and bush. At the coast, cliffs are hangover a sandy beach.</br>
<br>Ussangoda has a connection with the Indian Epic “Ramayana”. According to that Ussangoda was one airport used by King Ravana to land his peacock chariot. The legend monkey God “Hanuman” decided to test the strength of King Ravana’s Army. In the event, Hanuman was unfolded and the tail of hanuman was set on fire by King Ravana’s army. Then he managed to touch some parts of King Ravana’s empire which get fired. Ussangoda is a part of King Ravan’s empire and that’s how the soil of the area gets red in colour according to the legend. |
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Temple paintings, Mulkirigala temple |
Temple paintings, Mulkirigala temple |
<ul>Mulkirigala temple is located 20 km away from Tangalle. It is a rock temple with 7 caves in different altitudes up to 206 m. This was built in the 3rd century AD and the present Buddha images and paintings were belong to the Kandyan Period. The well-preserved sculptures and paintings depicting Jataka stories and the life of Lord Buddha are a masterwork of the Kandyan era's southern tradition Sri Lankan art. </ul> |
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Bird watching, Kalametiya bird sanctuary |
Bird watching, Kalametiya bird sanctuary |
<ul><p>Kalametiya bird sanctuary is accessible from the village of Hungama, 21 km northeast of Tangalle. The sanctuary has covered Kalametiya brackish water mangrove lagoon and Kalametiya beach. <br>
<br>It is a haven for many species of resident birds and migrant waterbirds specially species of migrant ducks. There are over 150 species of birds recorded in Kalametiya and many weaver bird nests can be found in the sanctuary. There are about 20 species of mammals, 41 species of fish, and 38 species of reptiles also living in the sanctuary.</p><p><br>
Glossy ibis, White ibis, Painted snipe, Large swand plover, Ruddy turn stone, Clamorous reed warbler, Water cock, Ruddy crake, Pintail, Gargany, black-winged Stilt, Little pratincole, Alpine swift, Common redshank, Greenshank, Common & Green sandpipers are most common birds in the sanctuary.
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Devon falls, St. Clair's falls |
Devon falls, St. Clair's falls |
<ul>Devon falls and St. Clair's falls are situated close to each other in the Dimbula area, 3 km from Talawakele on the Avissawella - Nuwara Eliya road and 29 km west of Nuwara Eliya.<br>
<br>Devon falls also known as "Veil of the Valley" has a height of 97 m.<br>
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Laxapana falls |
Laxapana falls |
<ul>Laxapana Falls, situated in the village called Kiriwan Eliya on Maskeliya – Norton Bridge road is the 8th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka. The height of the waterfall has recorded at 126 m. It is located just 21 km south of Kitulgala.
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<ul>Aberdeen falls is 98 m in height. It is the 18th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka located near Ginigathena 19 km from Kitulgala.<br>
<br>During the British period, this fall was named Aberdeen the third-largest city in Scotland. According to the folklore among the villagers in the area that there is a tunnel leading from Aberdeen falls to the neighboring Laxapana falls.
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Kitulgala adventure, waterfall abseiling, Jungle track, Rock sliding, Confident jumping |
Kitulgala adventure, waterfall abseiling, Jungle track, Rock sliding, Confident jumping |
<ul>Jungle track journey takes approximately two and a half hours to reach the destination and return. On the way, a natural rock provides the opportunity for rock sliding. You will be sliding into the water of the lagoon. You also can jump from the natural rock into the deep water.</br>
<br>Adventure waterfall abseiling would be a stunning activity that you can experience in Kitulgala. Waterfall located a few Kilometers away from Kitulgala with a height of 32 m has provided this ample experience for you.
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Belilena cave |
Belilena cave |
<ul>Belilena, a prehistoric cave has located 7 km from Kitulgala. It was yielded human skeletons of Homo sapiens balangodensis confirming the presence of prehistoric humans 32,000 years ago. It was also yielded remains of animals, such as Sambar deer, Wild boar, several monkey species, reptiles, and edible parts of plants such as breadfruit and Kekuna nuts. At Belilena you will be able to witness the major sites of mankind's development tens of thousands of years ago from your naked eye. The waterfall sprays over the cave’s entrance create a panoramic scene and the natural beauty in the surrounding area would be breathtaking. </ul> |
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Bird watching, Kitulgala |
Bird watching, Kitulgala |
<ul>Kitulgala, Kelani valley forest reserve is spread across the Kelani river on the opposite of the Kitulgala Rest House. A canoe is available to cross the river. Once across, the footpath through the village will take the birder to the forest. It is 1,155 hectares in extent and paradise for the bird watching enthusiast.<br>
<br>Most common birds that can be seen are Green-billed coucal, Ceylon lorikeet, Layard’s parakeet, Ceylon grey hornbill, Chestnut-backed owlet, Red-faced malkoha, Ceylon blue magpie, Ceylon jungle & Ceylon spurfowl, Ceylon frogmouth, Ceylon crested drongo, Broad-billed roller, Spotted-winged thrush, Yellow-fronted barbet, Black-naped monach, Common hill mynah, Crested serpent & hawk eagles, Black eagle, Mountain hawk-eagle.
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Seetha Amman temple, Seetha Eliya |
Seetha Amman temple, Seetha Eliya |
<ul>Seetha Amman temple is located in front of the Hakgala Botanical Garden at Seetha Eliya area 5 km from Nuwara Eliya. It was considered as one of the places where Queen Seetha was held captive by King Ravana according to the Ramayana. The circular depression on rock faces across the stream which flows beneath the temple is construed as being akin to the footprint of Hanuman. |
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Galway's Land national park |
Galway's Land national park |
<ul>Galway's Land national park is located within the Nuwara Eliya city area. A well-preserved patch of montane forest which offers habitat for many species of hill birds. Many ornithologists consider that the Victoria Park of Nuwara Eliya and the Galway's Land as two of the most significant bird watching sites in Sri Lanka. Galway's Land harbours more than 30 species of native and migratory birds. Apart from the avifauna, hundreds of blooming trees and flowers are common in this park.<br>
<br>The most common birds are the Black bird, Ceylon warbler, Yellow-eared bulbul, Dusky blue flycatcher, Grey-headed Flycatcher, Ceylon hill white eye, Kashmir red-breasted flycatcher, Grey tit, and many more. </ul> |
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Moon Plain |
Moon Plain |
<ul>Moon Plain or "Sadathenna" is classified as an agriculture and environment tourism zone by the Municipal Council of Nuwara Eliya. It is located within the Nuwara Eliya town and covered with lush green grass and occasional pygmy trees. |
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Hakgala Botanical Garden, Ashok Vatika |
Hakgala Botanical Garden, Ashok Vatika |
<ul>Hakgala Botanical Garden area together with strict nature reserve above the garden was offered as a pleasure garden to Queen Seetha by King Ravana according to the Ramayana. It is believed that the place mentioned as “Ashok Vatika” was the present Hakgala Botanical Garden. Hakgala was converted into a botanical garden in 1884. Before that, it was used as an experimental cultivation of Cinchona and Tea. It is located 16 km from Nuwara Eliya.<br>
<br>There are over 10,000 floral plants in the garden. It has many sections naming Rose garden, Upper flower garden, Glasshouse, Fernery, rock garden, Arboretum, Central pond, Bulb garden, and many pathways in the garden. It is famous for roses and orchids specially from march to May. </ul> |
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Bird watching, Sinharaja forest reserve |
Bird watching, Sinharaja forest reserve |
<ul>The mixed-species feeding flocks are common in rainforests. The Sinharaja rainforest mixed-species feeding flocks of birds are been studied since 1981. This longest-running field study of the world has revealed that Sinharaja mixed bird species flocks are the largest in the world with an average attendance of 41 individuals. They have observed 59 individuals belongs to 21 species participate in feeding flocks. Around 20 of the 33 endemic birds of Sri Lanka can be seen in Sinharaja and sometimes 6 of them are in feeding flocks.</br>
<br>The birds can be seen in a flock including species such as the Ceylon Hanging-parrot, Green-billed Coucal, Red-faced Malkoha, Yellow-fronted Barbet, Ashy-headed Laughingthrush, Ceylon Rufous Babbler, White-faced Starling, Ceylon Crested Drongo, Ceylon Blue Magpie, Rufous Babbler, Spot-winged Thrush, Ceylon Hill Myna, Yellow-fronted Barbet, Scaly Thrush, Ceylon Jungle Fowl, Ceylon Spurfowl, Crimson Backed woodpecker, Ceylon Crested Drongo, Layard’s Parakeet, Ceylon Green Pigeon, Ceylon Lorikeet, and many more.</ul> |
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