Sri Lanka Tour Guid

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Route 1

Classic Sri Lanka

Days Hotel Destination Tour Program

Day 1 Kandy Meet and assist at the airport and transfer toKandyvia Pinnawala.

Day 2 Kandy Kandycity tour.

Day 3 Sigiriya After Breakfast proceed toSigiriya/Habarana

Day 4 Polonnaruwa Proceed toPolonnaruwain the afternoon

Day 5 Pasikudah/Kalkudah Proceed to Pasikudah in the afternoon

Day 6 Pasikudah At the beach/hotel

Day 7 Departure Proceed back to Katunayake airport.

Day 1

Arrival and transfer toKandy.

One of representatives will meet you at the air port. En route to Kandy visit elephant orphanage at

Pinnawala. You will visit to the cultural show in Kandy, where you will get to see traditional Sri Lankan

Kandyan dancers performing if time permits in the evening.

Day 2

Visit Ambakka and Gadaladeniya after breakfast. These two religious sites are famous for wall paintings

and wood carvings. Then you will be visiting Botanical garden of Kandy. During the evening you will visit

the most venerated temple of tooth and upper lake drive. Overnight will be at a hotel inKandy.

Day 3

After breakfast you will head toSigiriya. En route you can visit the cave temple ofDambulla. Also you

will get the chance to visit Nalanda gedige. This place is considered to be the middle point of Sri Lanka

since the days of the kings. Evening visit to watch wild life will be breathtaking after having a ride on an

elephants back. Night will be at Sigiriya or Habarana.

Day 4

ClimbSigiriyarock fortress after breakfast, you can also visit the monastery at Pidurangala. You will take

a hot air balloon ride in Habarana after the climb. In evening proceed to Girithale orPolonnaruwafor

the night stay. If time permits you can visit the wild life museum in Girithale.


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Day 5

Take the morning to tour around ruins of this ancient capital. You will be having lunch atPolonnaruwa,

and then you will be going toPasikudahbeach. Night will be spent at Pasikudah.

Day 6

Spend your time on the beach. Enjoy the sunshine at this wavy beach.

Day 7

You will head back to Katunayake air port.


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Route 2

Culture and wild life


Day 1 Kandy Meet and assist at the airport and transfer to Kandy via Pinnawala.

Day 2 Kandy Kandy city tour.

Day 3 Sigiriya After Breakfast proceed to Sigiriya/Habarana

Day 4 Anuradhapura Proceed to Anuradhapura in the afternoon

Day 5 Anuradhapura Day excursion at Anuradhapura and Wilpattu national park


Day 1





Day 2




Day 3

After breakfast you will head toSigiriya. En route you can visit the cave temple of Dambulla. Also you

will get the chance to visit Nalanda gedige. This place is considered to be the middle point of Sri Lanka

since the days of the kings. Evening visit to watch wild life will be breathtaking after having a ride on an

elephants back. Night will be at Sigiriya or Habarana.

Day 4

You will climb the majestic Sigiriya rock fortress in the morning. Upon your liking you can visit the

Pidurangala temple/monastery. Enjoy a hot air balloon ride in afternoon at Habarana. Proceed to

Anuradhapura in afternoon. Spend the night in Anuradhapura.

Day 5


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You will take a morning excursion through the ruins of this ancient capital and in afternoon you will visit

the famous Wilpattu National park. At night you will visit famous sthupa ruwanwelisaya and Sri maha

bodhiya if time permits. This is an unforgettable experience.

Day 6

Proceed back to Katunayake air port.


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Route 3

All in one




Day 3 Nuwara Eliya After Breakfast proceed toNuwara Eliya

Day 4 Haputhale Proceed toHaputhalein the afternoon

Day 5 Udawalawe Udawalawe National Park

Day 6 Tangalle/Matara Enjoy the beaches and surrounding area


Day 1



Pinnawala. You will visit to the cultural show inKandy, where you will get to see traditional Sri Lankan

Kandy an dancers performing if time permits in the evening.

Day 2




Day 3

After breakfast proceed toNuwara Eliya. On your way you will get to look at many waterfalls and tea

estates. Breathtaking scenery is on the plate during this climb from Kandy toNuwara Eliya. You will be

taken on a city tour of Nuwara Eliya. Stay the night at Nuwara Eliya.

Day 4

You will be taken to beautiful Horton Plains national park, which consists of breath taking scenes of

grass plains. A tour to famous worlds end will be an unforgettable experience. Proceed to Haputhale in

afternoon. Night will be spent inHaputhale.


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Day 5

Proceed to Udawalawe national park fromHaputhale. Journey will be a quiet an experience for many as

you will pass Dunhinda falls and some beautiful views of the southern and south western plains of Sri

Lanka. Liptons seat at Haputhale will give you a chance to see 5 districts of Sri Lanka. You will spend the

night inUdawalawe.

Day 6

A visit to Udawalawe national park which is famous for its elephant population will be a thrilling

experience. From Udawalawe you will visit to southern coastal belt of Sri Lanka after having breakfast.

Enjoy the feel of tropical beaches of Sri Lanka. Night will be spent at Tangalle or Matara. Take the

afternoon to explore surrounding area or relax at the hotel.

Day 7

Proceed back to Colombo and then to Katunayake Air port. If time permits can attend a whale watching

tour in Mirissa.


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Route 4

Best of Sri Lanka




Day 3 Nuwara Eliya After Breakfast proceed to Nuwara Eliya

Day 4 Ella Proceed to Ella in the afternoon

Day 5 Yala Yala National Park

Day 6 Galle Enjoy the beaches and surrounding area

Day 7 Galle Whale watching at Mirissa

Day 8 Departure Head back to Katunayake

Day 1





Day 2



the most venerated temple of tooth and upper lake drive. Overnight will be at a hotel in Kandy.

Day 3

After breakfast proceed toNuwara Eliya. On your way you will get to look at many waterfalls and tea

estates. Breathtaking scenery is on the plate during this climb from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya. You will be

taken on a city tour of Nuwara Eliya. Stay the night at Nuwara Eliya.

Day 4

You will be taken to beautiful Horton Plains national park, which consists of breath taking scenes of

grass plains. A tour to famous worlds end will be an unforgettable experience. Next we will proceed to

Ella through Bandarawela. You will be able to look at Dova temple along the way. Night will be spent at

Ella.


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Day 5

You will journey to Yala national park fromElla. A drive through southern low lands of Sri Lanka will be

an enjoyable one. Yala is famous for its array of wild life and dry climate vegetation. Night will be spent

in Yala or surrounding area. Dinner and overnight stay at Yala will be provided.

Day 6

Head toGallefromYala. Enjoy the scenic route along side southern coast. Visit historic temples and bird

sanctuaries. Overnight stay in Galle will be provided.

Day 7

Go on a whale watching tour from Mirissa. Enjoy your stay at the beach during afternoon.

Day 8

Head back to Katunayake airport.


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Places

Anuradhapura

This city is hailed to be the birth place of Sinhala civilization. It was used as the capital of this island from

4th century B.C according to epic of Sinhala history Mahawansa. Until 11th century A.D this was the

capital of Sri Lanka and it is regarded as one of the most stable and durable centers of political power in

South East Asia during its existence. City of Anuradhapura is highly regarded highly sacred by Buddhists

all around the world. A unique feature about this city is that it is surrounded by Buddhist monasteries

which are built by the ancient kings who ruled the land from this capital.

Anuradhapura was the capital of this island from 4th B.C to 11th A.D. But as the protecting

wilderness round it diminished with prosperity, and ever growing hunger for the royal succession was an

apparent, it became a common target of South Indian expansion. The finale came when the Chola King

Rajaraja I invaded Sri Lanka, looted and burnt the city to ashes. Anuradhapura was finally abandoned

and the Capital withdrawn to more Immune Polonnaruwa.

But the monuments of its glory days survive, giving everyone a chance re imagine its wonder days.

Notable kings of Anuradhapura

King Pandukhabaya

King Dutugamunu

King Devanampiyatissa


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King mahasen

King watta ghamini abaya

Sacred places of Buddhists

Sri Mahabodhi tree

Ruwanweli saaya

Thuparamaya

Abhayagiriya Monastery and Daagaba

Jethavana Daagaba

Samadhi Buddha prathimawa


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Kandy

Kandy, the last royal capital of Sri Lanka is hill capital of the island which allures numerous tourists.

Geographically it is situated 115kM from Colombo at 465 meters above mean sea level. Charmed with a

mild climate all year around, this city offers myriad of things for a tourist to engage in .Famous for the

Temple of the Tooth and many other temples the city could be called the cultural capital of the island.

Kandy Perahera, the pageant of the temple of tooth where Buddha's tooth is kept is held either in July

or August each year to parade the golden caskets is a must see itinerary for those who are planning to

visit Sri Lanka during that time. The final night procession is the most spectacular event of the country

which accommodates more than 50 elephants, parade the streets accompanied by the, dancers,

chieftains and array of drummers.

It is believed that city was constructed back in the 15th by king Wimaladharmasuriya and

regarded as the last royal capital where 2500 years of royal rule ended. This historical town is rich in

cultural diversity has plenty of activities to offer to the tourists from songs dances and handy crafts to

ancient temples and adventure activities. Kandy acts as a good starting point for any tourist on their

enroute to explore this country due to location, close at hand from the cultural triangle to the north and

hill country to the south. The city offers many sources of souvenirs and chance to experience the

cultural of this island.


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Polonnaruwa

UNESCO world heritage site is Sri Lankas 2nd capital and in its time Sri Lanka was called the granary of

orient. The vast irrigation network with reservoirs that look like natural in-land seas sustained such epic

scales in rice cultivation. It became the capital of Sri Lanka following the decline of Anuradhapura and

helped the Sinhala Buddhist culture to flourish under its time continuing on from its predecessor

Anuradhapura. This ancient city has abundant of ancient palaces and ruins of ancient Buddhist temples

with few Hindu Kovils in its vicinity. The name Polonnaruwa derives from a name of a Rishi who is

thought to be the originator of this city long before the written history of Sri Lanka is recorded.

This immense capital created by the great King Parakramabahu I, in the 12th century A.D, is one of

history's most astonishing urban creations, both because of its unusual dimensions and because of the

very special relationship of its buildings with the natural setting. Polonnaruwa was first declared the

capital city by King Vijayabahu I, who defeated the Chola invaders in 1070 AD to reunite the country

once more under a local leader. Today the ancient city of Polonnaruwa remains one of the best planned

archeological relic sites in the country

In context of today this great city with its preserved ruins and restored ancient irrigation

reservoirs is a must visit cultural destination of anyone who likes to explore this gem of an island. Its

preserved cultural monuments will enlighten the tourists about the rich heritage of Sri Lanka. A must
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place to visit any traveler is the statue of great Rishi Pulasthi who is believed to be the creator of this

ancient city.

Not only there are temples, lakes and palaces in this city, surrounding area are flushed

with wild life. Minneriya and Kawudulla national parks are adjacent to Polonnaruwa, which gives all of

us ample opportunities for the joy and fun in the close range of wild elephants, other mammals to thelovers of wildlife

Notable kings of Polonnaruwa

King Vijayabahu

King Parakramabahu

King Nissankamalla

Notable monuments

Lankathilayaka temple

Galwiharaya

Wata Daageya

Thuparamay


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Sigiriya

Sigiriya (Lion Rock) is a unique witness to the civilization of this wonderful island during the years of the

reign of king Kassapa/ Kashyapa. Sigiriya is a large stone and ancient rock fortress and a palace located

north of Matale district. Surrounded by the remains of an extensive network of gardens, reservoirs, and

other structures it is a popular destination among tourists to Sri Lanka.

Fescos: Apsara paintings

Another item that Sigirya is world renowned for is its rock paintings that are half way up the rock which

are beautifully painted bare breast maidens whose identity is still a mystery.

Mirror wall

Just beneath the Apsara paintings, there is the Mirror Wall, full of very ancient graffiti from 8th century.

Some of it is so old that the language is no longer understandable. The Apsara paintings brought pilgrims

from all over the world, many of whom left verses on varying subjects such as love, irony, and

experiences of all sorts messages and poems to the ladies on this wall.


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Dambulla

Named as a World Heritage site in 1991 by UNESCO, Dambulla Cave Temple is the largest and finest

preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. Located in Dambulla, in the central region of the island,

which includes more than 80 caves, Dambulla Cave Temple features five soundly preserved caves, each

of which harbors ancient statues of the Buddha with engraved wall paintings displaying life of Buddhas

life. There are about 80 caves in the surrounding and some of them have been used by the monks as

meditation sites. Architect of this cave temple is King Valagamba who was a ruler during the

Anuradhapura era. The temple is a ideal location to view progress of the ancient Sri Lankan arts since it

contain work from different eras. This has occurred since many improvements and additions have been

performed to the sculptures and paintings over the years.

Early Sri Lankans would have lived in these cave complexes before the arrival of Buddhism in Sri

Lanka as there are burial sites with human skeletons about 2700 years old, in Ibbankatuwa abutting the

Dambulla temple.


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Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya, the "city of lights," is the highest town in Sri Lanka and that makes the climate more

pleasant than any other part of the country. Nuwara Eliya is a town in the central highlands of Sri

Lanka with a picturesque landscape, located at an altitude of 1,868 m (6,128 ft) and is considered to be

the most important location for Tea production in Sri Lanka.

Surrounded by lush tea plantations, Nuwara Eliya is the main hill resort of Sri Lanka and the heart of the

tea industry. Once a pleasure retreats of the European planters the town is still very much an English

town with many English style bungalows and buildings.

Nuwara Eliya offers many activities for tourists including visits to tea plantations, golfing, horse riding,

boating, hiking and of course exploring the beauty of the landscaped gardens, waterfalls and plateaus.

The town is also overlooked by Pidurutalagala, the tallest mountain in Sri Lanka, in close vicinity there is

Grate Western and Hakkagala which also comes in to the top 10 in Sri Lanka.

A must place to visit around Nuwara Eliya is Horton Plains and worlds end. Horton plains is a

plateau at an altitude of 2,1002,300 meters (6,9007,500 ft) is rich in biodiversity and many species

found here are endemic to the region. The Horton Plains are the headwaters of three major Sri Lankan

rivers, the Mahaweli, Kelani, and Walawe. The plains' vegetation is grasslands interspersed with

montane forest, and home to many endemic woody plants. Large herds of Sri Lankan SambarDeer feature as typical mammals, and the park is also an Important Bird Area with many species not

only endemic to Sri Lanka but restricted to the Horton Plains. Worlds end is a sheer drop from Nuwara

Eliya to Rathnapura district, which measures at 870 m (2,854 ft), this phenomenon attracts the attention

of most tourist visiting the national park.

Waterfalls around Nuwara Eliya


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Lakshapana fall

Lovers leap falls

Bakers falls

St Clare falls

Devon falls

Ramboda falls

Gerandi ella falls


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Sinharaja Forest

This is the only remaining virgin rainforest in Sri Lanka. Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a national park and

a biodiversity hotspot in Sri Lanka. Due to its international significance, it has been designateda Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This tropical lowland rainforest compassing an

area of 18900 acres is located within Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces of the south-west lowland

wet zone of Sri Lanka. Trekking Sinharaja is a wonderful experience and is undertaken by many tourists

who come to visit this island paradise.

Studies on the fauna of Sinharaja have revealed that there is a high degree of endemism among

the butterflies, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals; it is believed to be greater than 50%. 19

of Sri Lankas 20 species of endemic bird species in Sri Lanka are found in the Sinharaja rain forest.

Home of many indigenous birds such as

Ceylon Grey Hornbill

Ashy-headed Laughing Thrush

Ceylon Wood Pigeon

Red-faced Malkoha

Brown- capped Babbler

Red-faced Malkoha

Many reptiles and mammals such as

Purple - faced Leaf Monkey


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Golden Palm Civet

Badger Mongoose

Monk deer

Barking deer

Elephants

Leopards


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Yala National Park

Yala National Park is the second largest and most visited of all the National parks in Sri Lanka. It is placed

in the southeast region of the country, and lies in Southern Province and Uva Province.Placed about 300

kilometers from Colombo the 979 sq kilometer park is home to leopards, crocodile, elephant, deer, bear,

wild boar, wild buffalo and peacock. There are migratory birds such as flamingos and array of Sri Lankan

birds which can be observed throughout the park. Yala was named as a wildlife sanctuary in 1900, and,

along with Wilpattu it was one of the first two national parks in Sri Lanka, having been designated in

1938. The park is best known for its variety of wild animals.

Park is situated in the dry semi-arid climatic region and rain is received mainly duringthe northeast monsoon. June to October Yala experience its dry season and rainy months are January

and May. One must hire a four wheel drive to negate the terrain of this national park, which can be a

quiet an experience at times. Sithul pawwa and Magul viharaya are two pilgrims sites that are in the

premises of Yala national park. Salt plains of Palatupana are famous for bird watching and it attracts

many enthusiasts.


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Udawalawe National Park

Famous for its elephant population which numbers around 400, Udawalawe National Park is located 200

kilometers south east of Colombo city. It lies on the boundary of Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces,

in Sri Lanka. Udawalawe is an important habitat for water birds and Sri Lankan Elephants. It is a popular

tourist destination and the third most visited park in the country. It also houses the elephant transit

home of the island, named as Ath Athuru Sewana. Udawalawe lies on the boundary of Sri Lanka's wet

and dry zones. Plains dominate the topography, though there are also some mountainous areas. The

climate in the Park is characterised by a seasonal rainfall and uniformly high temperature conditions.

The average annual rainfall is about 1500 mm in the south end, and it gradually increases towards the

north. The annual average temperature is about 32 C.

Other than elephants many of Sri Lankas animal species can be seen throughout Udawalawe.

Mainly Spotted Deer, Wild Boar and Sambur, also other species observed includes Toque Monkey, Grey

Langur. Giant Squirrel, Sloth Bear, Palm Civet, Leopard, Black-naped Hare, Golden Palm Civet and four

species of mongoose. With regarding to birds, about 184 bird species have been recorded from the

Park. Eight of these are endemic and at least 12 are considered as threatened. There are about 21

species of fish have been located in Udawalawe National park, only one out of those species is

registered as endemic. When exploring Udawalawe one can also spot many of Sri Lankas reptile species

and amphibians.
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Wilpattu National Park

Wilpattu National Park is a popular tourist destination in Sri Lanka. It is located about 180 Kilometers

North West to the Colombo city. This park is considered to be the largest among national parks in Sri

Lanka. Wilpattu National Park is 131, 693 hectares and ranges from 0 to 152 meters above sea level. On

the west, the national park is bordered by the Indian Ocean. To its south it is Kala Oya and to the North,

the Wilpattu National Park is bordered by Modaragam Aru. Nearly sixty lakes (Willu) and tanks are found

spread throughout Wilpattu and name Wilpattu means land of lakes.

There are about 31 species of mammals are found in Wilpattu National Park and park is famous

around the world for its Leopard population and sloth bears. One can also observe Spotted Deer,Barking Deer, jackals, sambhur, barking deer, mouse deer Wild boar, Water Buffalo and Mugger

Crocodiles. The commonly found reptiles in the Wilpattu National Park are common cobra, mugger

crocodile, rat snake etc. Star tortoises, soft shelled turtles and pond turtles. Many species of birds like

whistling teal, spoonbill, large white egret, pin tail, white ibis, purple heron etc are seen here. As birds

Sri Lanka Jungle fowl, Garganey, Pin tail, Whistling teal, Spoonbill, White ibis, large white egret, Cattle

egret and Purple heron and many species of Eagles can be observed in Wilpattu National Park. Wilpattu

has three types of vegetation low land scrubs and salt grass near the coastal area, Monsoon scrubs of

very low stature and dense forests which is more towards the inland.
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Southern beach Matara

Southern coastal town of Sri Lanka has many sandy beaches that attract a lot of attention from people

all around the world. Located 160 kilometers south of Colombo, it has been under the rule of Dutch and

Portuguese from the 16th

century A.D. The star shaped fort at Matara is an unusual and a unique

structure. There are several beautiful and less crowded beaches along the coast between Galle and

Matara and the closest to the town is at Polhena. It is 2 km away from the city center and anybody can

swim safely because it is naturally fenced with coral reef towards the sea. The river Nilwala which runs

through the city meets the sea at Totamuna, which is also a part of the city. The Crow Island is a small

island facing the beach and it is a spectacular sight with its greenery filled with trees. Another attraction

is a 25m high colorful Buddha statue built at Veherahena Temple. Close by the city there is devinuwara

which considered being the southernmost point in Sri Lanka. Matara is famous for its two stilt fishing

locations. The fishermen rest on stilts fixed on shallow water and use rods for fishing. This unique

method of fishing is still practiced today.


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Galle

Galle is a city situated on the southwestern tip of Sri Lanka, 119 km from Colombo and it is the capital

city of Southern Province of Sri Lanka. The city itself has a vibrant commercial district thats also

urbanized and often charmless, but passes through one of the Fort gates and you are transported back

to the Dutch colonial era. Inside the fort it resembles an ancient Dutch fort than a southern Sri Lankan

coastal city. Galle enjoys a nice coast line. And it's a district that enjoys a great variance of scenarios,from beaches to marsh lands to dry planes to hills. Bringing a variety of must sees for traveler in this part

of the island. It is believed that Galle is the famous port city Tar shish in King Solomons stories;

famous for ivory and many valuables during that era.

Distinctive feature of gall is its fort. Built by the Dutch beginning in 1663, the 36-hectare Fort

occupies most of the promontory that forms the older part of Galle. Galle is considered to be the best

example of a fortified city engineered by Europeans in south and Southeast Asia, presenting the

interaction between European architectural styles and south Asian traditions.

Beaches around Galle are well known around the world, Hikkaduwa, Unawatuna and Koggala to

name a few.

Hikkaduwa

Hikkaduwa is located in the Southern Province, about 17 km north-west of Galle. Hikkaduwa is famous

for its beach, surfing, corals and night life. Beautiful white sand beaches, colorful coral reefs and

excellent surfing opportunities are attracting people from all over the world. It is best to surf during its

dry season, November to March.
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Unawatuna

This is a coastal village in Galle district ofSri Lanka situated few kilometers aways from Galle.

Unawatuna is a major tourist attraction and famous for its beautiful beaches and corals. This has been

acclaimed amongst 12 best beaches in the world, making it a popular destination among beach lovers all

around the world. Unawatuna doesnt offer the same opportunities for surfing or diving as other parts

of the coast but the waves are good for swimming and the sands are clean and white. Unawatuna is

also famous for its bird population and mangroves, although some have been damaged due to brainless

constructions carried out by people. Over sixty species of endemic birds have been sighted in and

around Unawatuna, not something Unawatuna is famous for but very much worth if you are interested.
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Koggala

Another one of the wonderful beaches of southern Sri Lanka, Filled with white sand it is small bun

doesnt lack any beauty in comparison with other beaches. Beaches are uncrowned but surrounded by

places of interest. Little beach restaurants offer fresh seafood and provide excellent views overlooking

the picturesque Bay. One can also visit Koggala lake and turtle hatchery which are close by.


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Pasikudah and Kalkudah

Located in Batticaloa district in Sri Lanka this beach town is around 290 kilometers away from city of

Colombo. Beaches of Pasikudah and Kalkudah have rarely been molested.

Pasikudah is a bay protected from the ocean. One can experience the soft touch of sand on the

beach and 200-300 meters towards the sea. These two beaches have rarely been molested by the touch

of humans. Pasikudah is a safe place for individuals who are learning to swim because of its lack of

depth. If one has to get his chest or neck wet, he or she might have to walk for more than 100 metersoutward. This beautiful beach is still not the most famous among travelers, may be it the distance from

Colombo or any other part of the country but ones who travels will always fall in love with this

amazingly wonderful beach.


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Haputhale

At an elevation of 4695 Ft above sea level, Haputhale is blessed with natural beauty. The area has a rich

bio-diversity dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. The town has a cooler climate than its

surroundings, due to its elevation. The Haputhale pass allows views across the Southern plains of Sri

Lanka. The South-West boundary of Uva basin is marked by the Haputhale mountain ridges, which

continue on to Horton Plains and Adam's Peak to the west. CNN named it as one of the most overlooked

destination in South East Asia. From its railways station one can view up to Sri Lankas southern coastal

belt and the elevation change of nearly 4000-5000 ft.

Haputhale is famous for its tea plantations, and has the famous Adisham bungalow within its

proximity. At dambethanna estate in Haputhale you can view 5 districts of Sri Lanka if the weather is in

a good mood. North of Haputhale is Sri Lankas hill country up towards Nuwara Eliya. One can indulge

themselves to accommodate at many beautiful bungalows of Sri Lanka at Haputhale.


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Bandarawela

Bandarawela is located in the Uva province of Sri Lanka, is a city with a mild climate. It is about 200

kilometers away from city of Colombo and 125 kilometers away from Kandy. Bandarawela can be

accessed by both railway and road, making it an easily reachable popular destination among tourists.

Bandarawela town, tinted with a colonial past resting among lush forestation has found its niche among

its visitors as a base for eco-tourism. Its famous for its lush tea plantations like green carpets, pristine

mountain air, strawberries and pears.

The Dowa Rock Temple, with its unfinished Buddha Statue of about 15ft carved onto the rock

face, the Shrine Room built into the rock cave and the entrance to the tunnel which is supposed to have

linked Dowa to several distant temples underground is in close vicinity to the town. Also one will beblessed to gaze upon many cascading waterfalls and misty mountain ranges from this hill town of the

island. You will always be welcomed to explore these mountain ranges nearby.


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Ella

Ella is a small village in the highlands of Sri Lanka. It lies at an altitude of about 1,000 meters above sea

level surrounded by tea plantations. It is about 230 kilometers away from Colombo and around 160

kilometers away from Kandy. Most visitors to Ella only spend a couple of days there. But if you are

willing to travel out of town, you can find plenty of things to do to keep you occupied. You will get the

chance to climb few mountain peaks around Ella.

Ella gap is well known around the world for its breathtaking views. Its viewing point presents

with views on a fine day stretching right across the South Coast of Sri Lanka.

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