NATURE AND
NATIONAL PARKS
Sinharaja Tropical rain Forest:
A UNESCO declared world heritage site a bio-diverse
conservation area iin Sri Lanka and oldest rain forest close to
Ratnapura a gem city can reach from Galle and Kalutara. Sheltered
some 120 species, tall majestic hora and kina tree dominated the
vegetation over 40 meters in high and close galleried providing
about three layers of canopy. Many varieties of small trees and
scrubs covered wetted bed of soil the Very little ray of sunlight
pass through the dense tree canopy best place to hiking. The water
monitors and torque macaques are moving freely. Insects hum and
beetles chirp continuously. A 20 km long lowland rain forest best
for nature lovers
Yala National Park:
About 1000 sq km scrub jungle situated in the southeastern
corner a dry zone forest home to elephant, leopard, elk and sloth
bear. The forest is dry thorn scrub with open parkland and dense
forestlands close to beach a boundary to ocean frontage. Water holes,
small lakes and lagoons provide water for the animals. Yala is about
1260 sq km in extent towards the Kumana bird sanctuary. Close to
Kataragama a holy city and Hambantota beach frontage. Distance from
Colombo is 309 km.
Udawalawe National Park:
About 310 sq km to house more than 500 elephants,
spotted deer, wild boar and jackals to roaming around a dry zone
grassland thorn scrubs and dense forest trees covered the area.
Walawe is rich in varieties of birds mainly sea eagle, serpent eagle
and hawk eagle. Park is alongside with modern day reservoir. Close
to Ratnapura and Distance from Colombo 170 km.
Wilpattu National Park:
A dry zone reserve situated at Northwestern coast
about 1100sq km tract of shoreline and jungle home to elephants,
sloth bears and deer. It was close due to LTTE presence in the area
now open to visitors thanks to peace process. Wilpattu a good eco
tourism destination also home to many native birds and immigrating
flocks of birds. Also good for birds lovers and interested in ontology.
Distance from Anuradapura 50 km / from Colombo 180 km.
The tour is designed for individual travel in three
different categories (Deluxe, Standard, Budget). However can be
priced to suit your budget. Extension to any destination are available
on request.
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