The Botanical Garden in Gampaha, Sri Lanka, is a lush haven for nature enthusiasts. Spread across acres of land, it houses a diverse collection of exotic plants, trees, and flowers. Visitors can explore well-manicured pathways, encounter vibrant orchid displays, and witness rare botanical specimens. The garden serves as both an educational and recreational space, offering a peaceful retreat with its scenic landscapes and botanical wonders. Whether you're interested in horticulture or simply seeking a serene environment, the Gampaha Botanical Garden provides a delightful experience.
If you seek serene tranquility of mind while enjoying the gifts of nature in their natural setting, the Kalugala Aaranya is the excellent natural made monasteries. In the near reach of Singhraja natural forest reserve, the Aaranya Senasanaya is in its strict natural settings for their best without the intervention from urbanization. Those who seek inner peace and spiritual growth, the Kalugala Monastery are the place absolutely not to miss in the journey of life. Uniqueness * A Best setting for meditation and spiritual growth * Experience Wilderness and monastics life
When the history is not recorded in words but as the residuals, where remaining hiding in plain sight but showcase a proudness of many generations they are called ruins. Such ruins are being unearthed through archaeology, the place is known as an archaeological site. Sri Lanka is a treasure trove of such destinations including the Alawala Caves where ruins of proud generations remains and being unearthed. Standing proudly in the Attanagalla Region of Gampaha district the Alawala Caves is a place predominantly a cave temple famously known as Alawala Raja Maha Viharaya. The caves are a treasure trove of proof of pre historical technologies indicating in their skeletons of the potshards, human bones, bone tools, seeds and many of archaeologically invaluable ruins. The postgraduate Institute of Archaeology of the University of Kelaniya had been excavating in the Alawala Portugal Len Raja Maha Viharaya. Uniqueness * The caves that have been open to the public * Prehistoric ruins and proof of ancient civilization.
Bellanwila-Attidiya Bird Sanctuary (බෙල්ලන්විල අත්තිඩිය අභය භූමිය) is a hidden gem for birdwatchers near Colombo. Situated near the Bellanwila Viharaya in the Colombo District, this sanctuary covers 372 hectares. The sanctuary features forested wetlands, including mangrove swamps and freshwater swamps. Early mornings are magical here, as dawn breaks, observe the rich bird life freely moving around, preening themselves for the day. Silhouetted against the orange dawn, visitors might even glimpse the dark outline of the Adam’s Peak mountain range. A study by the Society for Environmental Education recorded 166 bird species in the area, with most being residential and around 40 migratory. Rare birds include the Indian Shag, Blue Breasted Banded Tail, and Ruddy Crake. Visitors might spot the elusive Glossy Ibis, believed to be migratory. The sanctuary also hosts 71 species of butterflies and 44 species of fish.
