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”, …
Blue whales in other parts of the world migrate large distances, but the blue whales in Sri Lanka are confined to one particular place. No one knows why, said Asha de Vos, Sri Lankan Marine Biologist. It seems Ocean close to southern tip of Sri Lanka has given sanctuary to this largest animal in the …
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. …
Tourist attractions to Sri Lanka, can be classified into three categories: Cultural Attractions, Natural Attractions and Social Attractions. Natural Attractions of Sri Lanka includes diverse range of attractions from beaches in the border of the country to mountains in the middle of country and from natural scenery of environment to wild life. Natural attractions in Sri Lanka can …
Sri Lanka is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the region, as it contains mixture of golden beaches, rare unique wildlife, breathtaking landscapes and a rich cultural heritage. According to the World Tourism Organization, Sri Lanka has the advantage of having 49 sites classified as unique attractions, 91 as rare attractions, and 7 …
Yala National Park is recognised as the most visited and one of the best eco-tourism destinations in Sri Lanka. It is a great place to see elephants, leopards, birds, deer, bears and other wild-life. It was a life time experience for me to visit Yala with my friends. We left Colombo in the morning and we …
NDTV Indian Television Channel visited Sri Lankan Elephant Orphanage at Pinnnawela and following video was shown on their channel. Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage is an orphanage and breeding ground for wild elephants which is situated northwest of the town of Kegalle, close to Kandy.
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 …
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