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Sinharaja Forest Reserve

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Sinharaja is a Rain Forest and a biodiversity hotspot which is located in south west lowland wet zone within Sabaragamu and Southern provinces of Sri Lanka. Sinharaja rain forest is the country’s last viable area of primary tropical rain forest. It covers an area of 11,000 Ha of primary and secondary forests. This narrow strip of rolling site comprises of a series of ridges and valleys. More than 60% of the trees are endemic to Sinharaja Forest and many of them are considered rare. There is much endemic wildlife, especially birds but the reserve is also home to over 50% of Sri Lanka’s endemic species of butterflies & mammals and also many kinds of insects, reptiles and rare amphibians. This is one of the main reasons that UNESCO declared Sinharaja Forest as a UNESCO World Heritage in 1988 under the name of Sinharaja Forest Reserve. In 1936 Sinharaja Forest was first recognized as being the only considerable patch of virgin tropical rain forest in the Island. Sinharaja forest was ac...
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katusu konde Mountain

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 One of the most popular tourists attraction these days is the katusu konde Mountain in the Kandy district. Although many people climb this katusu konde mountian separatly, it is actually mountain peak located at one end of the Hanthana Range, which consists of seven mountains.  Due to the unique shape of the lazard's spine and the difficulty of navigating it ,many young people prefer to go here for an adventurous experience .But of course the katusukonde ( Lizard's backbone) is very dangerous, so if you have going here, you have to be very careful about your safety. The route we use to get here was to take a "Kandy- Mahakanda" bus to Mahakanda and then go about 3,4 km and you'll find a small village , go through that village and from there step up the small footpath. But if you plan to use a motorbike to get here, you can still cycle to the village at the foot of the hill, even though the road is a bit dilapidated. So we remaind you to experience this adventure w...
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kabaragala mountain

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  Kabaragala is the highest mountain in the Dolosbage Range. Although it is about 1506m high, the view from the top is breathtaking. About an hour after starting the hike we were able to climb the first peak. Due to the different location we decided to go camping there without going any further. Somehow by the time the sun went down in the evening there was an unspeakably beautiful view.💆🏻‍♂️ The most beautiful part of the trip is when it gets a little late. Sitting by a fireplace in the freezing cold and being with friends under a starry sky is definitely an unforgettable experience.🥺✨ The sun rises in the morning as it does in the night. At sunset in the morning the top of Kabaragala looked very beautiful with a different view. Anyway, after a little light, we took our breakfast and headed to our destination. That is the second peak of Kabaragala. It took me about two hours to get to the top, but when I got to the top I didn't feel the slightest bit sad about it. When you re...
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Kelabokka

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 Kelabokka is a beautiful place located in the Panvila Kabaragala area in the Matale District.  This place is located on the road from Panvila to Matale, about 6km from the main road.  Although it is about 6km, it is a beautiful road with side roads to go up.  A 360 ° wide view can be seen from the top of the hill.  The jungle is located at an altitude of 1175m above sea level.  The road through the tea estates along this beautiful knuckles mountain that stretches all the way to Matale is also very beautiful.  The view of the morning sunrise and sunset over Kalabokka is breathtaking.  This place has Matale, Sembuwatta, Knuckles Range, Batalegala, Pidurutalagala, Riverston Range, Kandy and Sri Pada site at night. We could not see it properly due to the fog.  Sembuwatta is located below this place and is about 3km away from here.  If you go to the jungle, you can easily visit Hulugaga Falls, Lebanon Falls, Thalia Fallen Falls, Jodu Falls a...
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Horton Plains National Park

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 Horton Plains National Park is a national park located in the central highlands of Sri Lanka, named in 1988.It is located at an altitude of 2,100–2,300 m (6,900–7,500 ft). And covers mountain meadows and cloud forests. It is rich in biodiversity and many of the species found here are endemic to the region. The vegetation of the plains is interspersed with mountain forests and includes many endemic woody plants. The large sambar deer herds of Sri Lanka are common mammals and the park is not only endemic to Sri Lanka but also an important bird sanctuary with a large number of species restricted to the Horton Plains. Deforestation is one of the major threats to the park, and some studies suggest that it may have been caused by a natural phenomenon. The sheer precipice of World's End and Baker's Falls are among the tourist attractions of the park. There are several records of elephants in the park dating back to the 20th century.
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Seegiriya.

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  Sigiriya also known as “Sinhagiri” or “Lion’s Rock” is an ancient rock fortress situated in Sigiriya town near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. Sigiriya rock is about 200 meters in height and is a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site. The rock has great historical and archaeological significance and is widely known as the eighth wonder of the world. Sigiriya Rock was used by the ancient King Kashyapa as his Royal Palace. The king used it as a hideout and a way of protecting himself and his kingdom from enemies. Sigiriya Rock is one of the best preserved examples of ancient urban planning. The main entrance is located in the northern side of the Sigiriya rock . Features of Sigiriya Rock Sigiriya Rock consists of many parts as a royal palace complex. These include the following; Frescoes – Paintings on a large wall area on the rock. These paintings are of women with flowers in their hands and some say that these women were the wives of the king. The Sigiriya ...
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Nelligala International Buddhist Center

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 The Nelligala International Buddhist Center is as famous as the Temple of the Tooth. The Nelligala Sacred Area was created in 2014 by conserving a scrub forest.  It is worth mentioning here that the forest has been conserved.  This Buddhist heritage is situated in a beautiful environment where the sweet sound of the jungle spreads all around.  Hanthana, Hunnasgiri, Andagala, Alagalla, Batalegala, Ambuluwawa, Atigala, Ramasara Kanda, Sri Pada and Pidurutalagala can all be viewed from a 360 degree view from the top of Nelligala at an elevation of 700 m above sea level.  It took six years of dedication to build this sacred place in the middle of the blue mountain range.  The statues and designs here are golden in color and the bodhi tree in a large bowl of gold is special.  The seventy feet high bubble-shaped pagoda stands out among other creations of gold on a blue background.  Another surprise was that the stupa was completed in three months....
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