| Rootcategory | Nature attractions |
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| Name | Parks & Gardens |
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| Id | 17 |
| Created | 2/2/19, 4:19 AM |
<ul>Sri Lanka has a wealth of exotic and varied natural treasures of flora and fauna. The long practice of conservation of nature is rooted in Buddhist traditions that teach kindness and compassion to all its living beings.<br>
<br>King Devanampiya Tissa established the world’s earliest wildlife sanctuaries in the middle of the 3rd century BC. History shows that succeeding kings upheld this tradition. They were aware of the importance of conservation for ecological needs and large wilderness tracts were set aside as reserves for rain catchment and pest control purposes. Some of these ancient reserves known as “Tahanam Kele” or “Wanata” such as the “Udawatte Kele Sanctuary” in Kandy and the “Sinharaja Forest Reserve” still exist.<br>
<br>On the other hand, people respect the Na (<i>Mesua ferrea</i>) and Nuga (<i>Ficus benghalensis</i>) trees and worship the bo (<i>Ficus religiosa</i>) tree. They believe deities live in certain towering old trees and no one is permitted to fell those trees; an ancient form of conservation, which led to the protection of valuable trees and resulted in protected nature reserves.<br>
<br>The Parks and gardens in Sri Lanka showcase most of Sri Lanka’s flora and fauna. Not only that but also the flora and fauna species from the tropical world also represent in these parks and gardens. They are perceived as jewels emblazoned in the picturesque landscape of the island.
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| Id | Location Id | Thinkstodocategory Id | Title | Name | Decsription | Duration Hours | Suitable Time | Good For | Difficulty | Clothing | Equipments | Numberofparticipants | Importanttoknow | Approximatecost | Remarks | Showforpublic | Image | Created | Actions |
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| 91 | 55 | 17 | Dehiwala Zoo | Dehiwala Zoo | <ul> Dehiwala Zoo, the National Zoological Gardens has located 10 km from Colombo in the Dehiwala area. It is one of the largest in Southeast Asia. | 1 | B.jpg | 2/13/19, 10:21 AM | View Edit Delete | ||||||||||
| 185 | 49 | 17 | Arboretum, Archaeological reserve at Menikdena | Arboretum, Archaeological reserve at Menikdena | <ul>Menikdena archaeological reserve and arboretum is located between the Menikdena reservoir and Menikdena hills, 16 km south of Dambulla. In the 6th century AD, this area is known as Budugama and there was a temple complex. In the 11th century AD this area was used as a camping site at the battle agents Chola invaders by King Vijayabahu I. </ul> | 1 | MENIK---B.jpg | 2/16/19, 3:03 PM | View Edit Delete | ||||||||||
| 212 | 61 | 17 | Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage | Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage | <ul>Sri Lankan elephants are unique in the world. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is a sanctuary for elephants displaced from wild habitats and human activities. It is the only one of its kind in the world.<br> <br>Pinnawala orphanage is located near the Rambukkana area on the Kegalle - Rambukkana road and about 4 km from the Rambukkana railway station. Initially, it was designed to give protection and care for baby elephants found in the jungle without their mothers. A captive breeding program launched in 1982. The first elephant birth was in 1984. At Pinnawala elephants are allowed to roam freely during the day and a herd structure allowed to form.<br> <br>If you visit there during the feeding times you will be able to witness the baby elephants being bottle-fed. The visitor can accompany the elephants to a river close-by and see them having their daily bath. </ul> | 1 | B.jpg | 2/17/19, 4:58 AM | View Edit Delete | ||||||||||
| 213 | 52 | 17 | Peradeniya botanical garden | Peradeniya botanical garden | <ul>Peradeniya botanical garden, the largest in Sri Lanka was established in 1843 and situated 6 km south of Kandy. There are about 4,000 plant species that can be seen at the garden where Giant Bamboo of Burma, century-old giant Javan fig tree, the Cannonball tree, Double coconut palm, and collection of orchids are most highlighted plants.<br> <br>Most prominent persons who visited Sri Lanka have planted trees in the garden to mark their visit. Queen Elizabeth II, Marshal Tito, and Yuri Gagarin were among them. </ul> | 1 | B.jpg | 2/17/19, 4:59 AM | View Edit Delete | ||||||||||
| 223 | 8 | 17 | 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. | 1 | Moon plain B.jpg | 2/18/19, 10:22 AM | View Edit Delete | ||||||||||
| 224 | 8 | 17 | 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> | 1 | B.jpg | 2/18/19, 10:23 AM | View Edit Delete | ||||||||||
| 234 | 55 | 17 | Galle Face Green | Galle Face Green | <ul>Galle Face Green is an urban park that stretches for a half kilometer along the coast at heart of the Colombo city. It was used for horse racing, golfing, cricket and polo when it established in 1859. Galle Face Green is a magnificent place to witness a marvelous sunset over the west coast in the afternoon. </ul> | 1 | B.jpg | 2/19/19, 12:47 AM | View Edit Delete | ||||||||||
| 237 | 55 | 17 | Viharamahadevi Park | Viharamahadevi Park | <ul>Viharamahadevi park, a public park, earlier known as Victoria Park is located next to the National Museum of Colombo. In front of the park, the iconic colonial-era building of Colombo Town Hall is situated. </ul> | 1 | B.jpg | 2/19/19, 1:02 AM | View Edit Delete | ||||||||||
| 265 | 22 | 17 | Ridiyagama Safari Park | Ridiyagama Safari Park | <ul>Ridiyagama Safari Park, the wildlife within the fences, has located 38 km south of Udawalawa. This safari park is given you the same experience that you have at the safari in South Africa or the Tiger Park in India.<br> <br>The park area was divided into six zones. There are 4 zones assigned to carnivorous animals and 2 zones assigned to herbivores animals. A large number of animals such as Lions, Tigers, Elephants, Zebra, and many more are living freely in their natural environment. </ul> | 1 | ridiyagama---b.jpg | 11/12/19, 2:40 AM | View Edit Delete | ||||||||||
| 266 | 25 | 17 | Mirijjawila Botanical Garden | Mirijjawila Botanical Garden | <ul>Mirijjawila Botanical Garden is located 36 km south of Tissamaharama. It is a dry zone botanical garden with about 300 acres. Caddy carts are provided to traverse the garden. Many species of plants settling down to show their beauty and character in the garden. It might be the best relaxing location during your transit from beaches to Yala or vice versa. </ul> | 1 | MIRIJJAWILA---B.jpg | 11/12/19, 2:42 AM | View Edit Delete | ||||||||||
| 313 | 22 | 17 | Udawalawe elephant transit home | Udawalawe elephant transit home | <ul>Udawalawe elephant transit home, located bordering Udawalawa reservoir within the Udawalawe national park is an orphanage for refuge baby elephants who are destitute, wounded, or motherless. It provides shelter, food, and security until the elephants are big and strong enough to be released back to the wilderness to start their normal life.</br> <br>Milk feeding for the little calves is a fascinating scene to watch. That is happening every 3 hours daily. Visitors can see the baby elephant feeding at 9.00 am, 12.00 noon, 3.00 pm, and 6.00 pm. | 1 | ETH B.jpg | 1/4/20, 2:23 PM | View Edit Delete | ||||||||||
| 321 | 61 | 17 | Pinnawala Zoo | Pinnawala Zoo | <ul>Pinnawala Zoo has located closer to the Pinnawala elephant orphanage near the Rambukkana area. It is the first Open Air Zoo in Sri Lanka. It has two main sections of the Sri Lankan zone and the World zone. Many endemic Sri Lankan animals and animals from around the world are living freely there. | 1 | B.jpg | 2/6/20, 2:40 PM | View Edit Delete |