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Sri Lanka
1: Bird Watching
Sri Lanka has 25 endemic birds and many other migrant birds looking for warmer climate and food. Travel in prime bird watching locations in Sinharaja, Kitugala, Udawatta Kale, Minipe, Minneriya Forests as well as Kumana, Bundala, Willpattu, Bellanwila.
2: Heal Your self with Ayurvedha
Experince and wittness the power of Sinhala Ayurvedha Healing done from the Flowers, Leaves, Barks, Seeds from the nature. Treat your body with Herbal Oils and treatments to heal many long running sicknesses.
3: Dambulla Cave Temples
These impressively conserved temples are a unique insight into Sri Lanka's Buddhist heritage. Tucked away beneath a massive rocky outcrop, they shelter an extensive collection of religious murals and exquisite buddhas in a variety of postions.
4: Sri Lanka Heritage
Sri Lanka is steeped in heritage. Home to some of the best preserved Asian monuments and showcases no fewer than 8 UNESCO World Heritage sites, all remarkably preserved to surpass more well known world class attractions.
5: Visit Sigiriya
The important archeological site surrounded by jungle, villages & farmland. Monkeys play on the trails and crocodiles dwell in its moat. The entry price is steep, but it is a beautiful view with an impressive museum as well.
6: Kandy
Known as the Hill Capital, this city is situated deep within lush green hills near Sri Lankas longest river, Mahaweli. The surroundings of Kandy are the perfect picture of a Tropical Landscape. Historically the Kandyan Kingdom originated in 1357 and was the last stronghold of the country’s Royalty until 1815 when it came under the British rule.
7: Polonnaruwa
The medieval capital city of the island. Polonnaruwa. After the demise of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa became the capital city from 11th to the 13th century. Here you will see both Buddhist and Hindu Temples l ocated close to one another indicating the harmony that existed between the both Sinhalese and South Indian Tamil kings who lived in this city. Parakramabahu the great, the Sinhala hero-king ruled this Kingdom for 30 years.
8: Galle
Galle The southern port city. A well known seaport from ancient times when merchant ships anchored here to trade for the Islands famous gems, exotic spices and other commodities. The famous fort in Galle originated as a small fort named Santa Cruz built by the Portuguese in 1589. After the Dutch occupation it was destroyed and rebuilt on a much larger scale to cover an area over 36 hectares. This World Heritage Site is a very interesting place to visit as the old and the modern city blend together in one area.
9: Yala National Park
Located in the south east part of the Island, the total protected area cover 98,000 hectares. Yala west with its scrub jungle, rock outcrops, tanks and lagoons is the area for Jeep safari's. Wild Elephant, sloth Bear, Leopard, Spotted Deer, Sambar, Wild Buffalo, Wild Boar, Monkey, Porcupine and Jackal can be sighted here. Many migratory Birds frequent this area, over 135 species have been recorded in Yala.
10: Uda Walawe
Situated around the Uda Walawe reservoir south of the central hills of the island this park spreads over an area of 30,800 hectares. Consisting mainly of grassland this park is famous for its Herds of Wild Elephant, with an estimated population of over 500 living within the park. Sambar, Wild Buffalo, Sloth Bear, Crocodile as well as Leopard are the other larger animals that live here. It is also abundant in its Bird and Reptile variety.
11: Scuba Diving
Dive along the many destinations in west, south and east coast reefs and wrecks. If you are not yet a diver you can get a training in four days in a Sri Lankan Professional Diving School by the Beach. Spend your day in Diving and at beach.
12: Mirissa
The delightful sandy beach of Mirissa was once a well-kept secret, but not surprisingly, more guesthouses, inns and bungalows are now opening up to visitors. Mirissa boasts a safe, gently sloping beach where the sea is free from rocks, with coconut palms growing right to the edge of the sand as if in imitation of a postcard of the perfect tropical beach. Off the coast of Mirissa, the gentle giants of the sea Blue Whales frolic with bottlenose Dolphins, Sperm Whales and Humpbacks
13: Hiking and Trekking
Take a demanding trek high in the mountain rainforest of the Knuckles Range, and see the valuable spice; cardamom; growing in the forest, catch sight of rare orchids and birds, and enjoy the exhilaration of exploring spots where few have been before. Traverse virtually unexplored country in the southeast, past the renowned Yala National Park where leopards prowl and elephants roam, past the bird-rich Kumana wetlands and into a region where literally hundreds of ruined temples and maybe even cities lie awaiting discovery in the forests.
14: Deep-sea Fishing
As the waves plummet the sides of the boat and the sea birds call above your head, the ocean's scent and the thrill of the chase is exhilarating. Shark, Marlin, Tuna, the big names in deep-water game fishing roam Sri Lanka's deep seas. Closer to shore the calmer waters teem with a variety of species, and the hospitable local fishermen are only too willing to invite visitors to join them on their daily or nightly excursions off the coastline.
15: Udawalawa National Park
Located approximately 200 km south-east of Colombo city and is one of the major eco tourism destination. It is most famous for the many elephants that live there (about 400 in total). During a visit, it is not unusual to see whole herds of adults and young elephants feeding or bathing and playing in the water. In addition to this main attraction, the park is home to many water buffalo, water monitor lizards, sambar deer, monkeys and the occasional leopard, as well as being an exciting location for bird enthusiasts.
16: Gal Vihara
Gal Vihara is a group of beautiful Buddha images that probably marks the high point of Sinhalese rock carving. They are part of Parakramabahu's northern monastery. The Gal Vihara consists of four separate images, all cut from one long slab of granite. At one time each was enshrined within a separate enclosure. You can clearly see the sockets cut into the rock behind the standing image, into which wooden beams would have been inserted.
17: Dimbulagala
Dimbulagala, or Gunners Quoin, stands out 545m (1787ft) above the surrounding scrub. There are hundreds of caves cut out of the rock in a Buddhist hermitage that has been occupied almost continuously since the 3rd century BC. The temple at the base is the first of 15 cave temples in the complex that can be explored on the way to the dagoba at the top.
18: Tea plantations
Trail your morning tea to its source in Sri Lanka's highlands: inhale the delicious aromas of Victorian-era tea factories, drink their finest and roam the lush tea plantations. The Nuwara Eliya hill station is a popular destination.
19: Horton Plains National Park (Kandy)
Home to more than half of Sri Lanka's vertebrates, half of the island's endemic flowering plants and more than 34% of its endemic trees and shrubs, the Horton Plains is a mist shrouded and breathtaking wonder and ideal for trekking, hiking and camping. Added to the mystery and romance, one could enjoy the splendor of the leopard, the sambhur, the endemic purple-faced langur, the Sri Lanka bush warbler and the yellow-eared bulbul.
20: White water Rafting
After navigating the Virgin's Breast, you move through another couple of rapids before hitting the Killer Fall, where a sudden 90-degree drop and plenty of churning water really gets the adrenalin going. As the rapids dwindle to a patch of calm waters, the rafters are encouraged to jump in and body raft, just going with the flow past the riverine scenery of towering stands of bamboo, fruit trees and palms. And at the end of it all a lavish Sri Lankan buffet awaits. This is the typical fare of a white water rafting experience that is refreshingly Sri Lankan.