Wild Life

Feel the wondering variety of wild life and bio diversity in this little island

Monday, July 30, 2012

Duvili Ella waterfall - Kaltota, Balangoda.

Duwili Ella, which is a marvelous creation of nature, cascades from a height of about 63 feet. It is located about 4 k. m. from Balangoda at Thanjantenna a little to the inferior. This waterfall is also called the Walawe Ganga Fall (east) is located close to Kaltota near the Walawe Ganga. It has been described as one of the most unusual waterfalls in Sri Lanka. The fat, the short, the old, the sprightly and not so agile. Peple can reach ...

Friday, July 27, 2012

Unawatuna Beach - Unawatuna, Galle.

Unawatuna beach,  a crescent shaped shallow beach situated further south to the famous town of galle and its famous harbour and towering roomassala mountain. It is protected by a natural reef from the open sea and due to the semicircle shape of it forms a perfect natural swimming pool with aquamarine colour gentle waves crashing on the golden sandy beach. With almost every kind and type of hotel, motel and guest houses to cater to the...

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Katharagama Esala Festival - 2012

At the Kataragama Shrine in the Deep South honours the God Katharagama worshipped by Budhists and Hindus with equal fervor and devotion. During the two-week festival, thousands of Hindu devotees bear chariots; pierce their flesh with hooks, s and commit acts of penitence mostly to hounor vows beseeching the benevolence of the God Skandha. The devotional rituals conducted in a frenzied air of urgency reaches its end with h the “water-cutting” ceremony....

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Devinuwara Esala Festival - 2012

The Kap planting ceremony of the Sri Vishnu Maha Devalaya in Devinuwara, in connection with the Esala festival will be held on July 19. The first Peli perahera will be held on July 26 and the other Peli peraheras will parade the streets from July 27. The Randoli Maha perahera, with elephants, up country and low country and Sabaragamuwa dancers will be held on August 1st.The festival will conclude with the Deva danaya on August 10....

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Hathmale Ella - Deniyaya

Hathmale fall is located about 8km from the Deniyaya Town. Just as you pass the main city centre of Deniyaya, turn left on to the Deniyaya - Pallegama Road. Travel about 7 km down this road. These is no sign board to the falls so look for Hathmale Ella Road sign board in the right hand side which is just before the Pallegama Bridge. Travel about 1km on this road and it will abruptly end in somebodys garden. The road is badly maintained but it is...

Sunday, July 15, 2012

Colors of Sri Lanka

Colorful Video about the scenic beauty of Sri Lanka. ...

Water World - Kelaniya, Public Aquarium in Sri Lanka!

Welcome to Water World Kelaniya, the only public aquarium in Sri Lanka! Located on a scenic 5 acre property on the banks of the Kelani River, Water World is an aquatic wonderland which is home to a diverse collection of over 500 varieties of fish and invertebrates. Our unparalleled range of aquatic life includes fresh water, marine and brackish water fauna and flora, from eco systems around the globe. At Water World, you will witness rare and...

Friday, July 13, 2012

Diyawanna Oya walking track & Street Paintings

The Diyawanna Oya walking track, an area for jogging and exercising was declared officially opened for the use of the public by Chamal Rajapaksa, Speaker of the Parliament. The programme was initiated under the Colombo City Development project with the support of the Ministry of Defence and Urban Development Authority. The large parking lot adjacent to Diyawnna Oya made it easy to access this beautiful, free spectacle. Along the length of the...

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Ambewela - The Little New Zealand

Ambewela is a small town, or a hill station, located in the Nuwara Eliya District of Sri Lanka. The area is also sometimes called "Little New Zealand". The town is situated approximately 17 km (11 mi) south-east of the district capital Nuwara Eliya. Ambewela is also a service center to the New Galway tea planting district. Climate and vegetation Due to the high altitude of 6,064 ft (1,848 m) the mean annual temperature in the...

Sunday, July 8, 2012

HIKKA FEST 2012

A fun-filled fiesta for adults, kids, and grandparents. The world famous southern coastal town of Hikkaduwa, is all agog with preparations, to hold Hikkaduwa Beach Festival (better known as the Hikka fest). The sun-kissed beaches of Hikkaduwa will vibrate to the pulsating rhythms of DJs, dancers, and musicians from July 27th to 29th. The event will cater to both local and foreign visitors as well as to persons of all age groups –...

 
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