As
a tourist there are some places in the Sri Lanka Definitely you must see. May
be you have seen these places before. May be not. Doesn’t matter today I will
post some interesting information about those places. May be they will be important
to you. What are the places you must see in Sri Lanka?
· Wasgamuwa
· Alankudah
· Bundala
· Omanthai
· Gal oya
· Somawathiya
· Passe kudah
· Kumana
· Kaudulla
· Yala
· Uda walawe
· Lahugala
Kithulana
· Lunugam wehera
· Hortan plains
· Doric house
· Panama
· Arugam Bay
· Minneriya
1.
Wasgamuwa
233KM
Wasgamuwa is the only national park in the central
province,declared as a protected area where Sri Lankan elephant can be seen in
large herds. It is also an important bird area in sri lanka.The name Wasgamuwa
has being derived from the words “ Walasgamuwa”. Walasa means Sloth Bear in sri
lanka and “gamuwa” means a wood.
2.
Alankudah
167KM
In the kalpitiya peninsula. Alankudah is a quiet retreat.
With a secluded beach strip. High winds for kite surfing conditions, deep
waters home to large pods of spinner dolphins and the bar reef coral plate are
among the many attractions in the vicinity. While the Norochcholai power plant
and the wind turbines serve as striking land marks, crop cultivation is a way
of life here and provide ample source of fresh produce for the many resorts and
hotels in the region.
3.
Bundala
245KM via Rathnapura
The thorny scrub jungle is located in the
Hambanthota district and harbors a plethora of wildlife. It is home to a total
of 383 plant species and 32 different species of mammals. A drive through the
park will reveal spotted deer, the rare pangolin, grey languor monkeys, sloth
bears, jackals, crocodiles and to the extra vigilant-leopards. Bird-watchers
will be delighted to find that bundala wetland system lay claims to a rich bird
life with approximately 197 species, including several species of migratory
waterfowl. This has led to the declaration of the park as Sri Lanka’s first
Ramsar wet land. It is also declared as a man and biosphere reserve by UNESCO
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