Sri Lanka can be considered as an Ornithologist’s paradise due to its abundance of bird life. A total of 444 birds have been recorded, of these 250 are resident and 33 species are endemic, and others are migrants. The mixed feeding flocks in Sinharaja rainforest (A UNESCO World Heritage Site), known as “Sinharaja Bird Waves”, …
Sri Lanka is an excellent destination for eco-tourism, as its natural environment is famed for its great scenic beauty and diversity. It ranges from clear blue coastal waters, rare unique wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, coral reefs and sandy beaches on one hand to primeval forests, wetlands and mountain environments on the other. Super-imposed upon …
Sri Lanka possesses a high degree of biodiversity. Indeed the island (together with the Western Ghats of India) has been identified by Conservation International as one of 34 world biodiversity hot spots. In addition, The Sinharaja Forest Reserve, the country’s last viable area of primary tropical rainforest has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. …
Sri Lanka is no longer just a beach destination, deputy economic development minister Lakshman Abeywardene said recently. Sri Lanka’s main historical, and wildlife attractions had begun to draw more visitors to the island. Sri Lanka received 654,476 tourists in 2010. Key destinations of these tourists include following: 44.8 percent (293,721 tourists) visited the …
The Horton Plains is a beautiful highland plateau 2200 m above sea level, with some excellent hikes in the high mountains. Sri Lanka’s second and third highest peaks, Kirigalpotta (2,395m) and Thotupola Kanda (2,357m), are located here and three major rivers, Mahawali, Kelani and Walawe originate from Horton Plains. Walk around: In this National …
Singharaja World Heritage Rain forest is largely undisturbed most famous rainforest in Sri Lanka. This important forest is also a Man and Biosphere Forest reserve. It is home to a large number of endemic species. The Sinharaja region has long featured in the legends and lore of the people of Sri Lanka. Its name, literally …
Trail Map of Sinharaja Travel Information Singharaja Forest Reserve is the most famous rainforest of the country. This tropical rain forest is a living heritage. Bio diversity of the forest is very high and a large proportion of the flora in this forest is endemic to the country and some endemic to the Singharaja Forest …
Travel Guides on Sri Lankan Wild-life, Eco-tourism, National Parks and Nature can be downloaded here. National Parks and Wild Life Reserves Serendib Magazine – “Best for blue” Gathering of elephants Primates Whales Primates of Sri Lanka Pink Dolphins Sri Lanka National Parks and Reserves de Silva Wijeyeratne, G. (2008). Sri Lanka National Parks and Reserves. 2nd …
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