tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21076656574403993292024-10-05T07:54:25.370+05:30Sri Lanka is a one of most beautiful countries in the world. The small island of Sri Lanka has Rivers, mountains, lakes, forests, different kind of creatures and surrounded with a nice beach. Don’t you like to have a look?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107665657440399329.post-30086788203796424352010-08-09T22:53:00.003+05:302010-08-09T23:12:42.972+05:30

Embekke Devale, famed for its elaborate woodcarvings, pillars and other structures, nestle in the Udu Nuwara. It lies close to Daulagala about eight miles from Kandy. Enticing Wood carvings - The UNESCO has identified these marvellous but elaborate carvings on wooden pillars to be the finest products of woodcarvings to be found in any part of the world. Many are the hoary legends

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The fourth Deyata Kirula exhibition staged in Kandy to coincide with Independence Day will be opened by President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Pallekelle International Buddhist Research centre premises on February 4 at 4 p.m.The exhibition features about 300 State and private sector stalls.The exhibition spread over an area of about 51 acres.The exhibition titled Pelanda Ek Kirulak - Nevum Heta

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Sri Lanka’s 62nd Independence Day celebration will be held at the Maha Maluwa of the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy on February 4 under the patronage of President Mahinda Rajapaksa.This year’s celebrations will be held in a grandiose manner since it is the first independence commemoration held in a unified country after liberating it from 30 years of terrorism.Concurrent to the Independence

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Wilpattu is one of the oldest National Parks in Sri Lanka Located in Northwest coast lowland dry zone of Sri Lanka. The park lies within the North-central & North-western providences. The area of the park is 131693 ha. The unique feature of this park is the existence of “Willus” (Natural lakes).As the park lies in dry zone rainfall is highly seasonal. Inter-monsoonal rains in March and the

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On the top of the Peak broad steps lead up to a walled enclosure containing the rock over which is a tower-like structure. The portion marked off as having the imprint of the Buddha's foot is about five feet seven inches long and two feet seven inches broad. The hole in the rock in Thailand, which is believed to have the imprint of the Buddha's right foot, is about five feet long and two feet

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Sri Lanka being a culturally rich and equally historic country, numerous artefacts that tell the story of the nation have been collected over the years. It is the National Museum of Colombo which is home to much of the country’s artefacts. The museum itself has its own piece of history, which dates back to the times of colonial rule as being the first ever-public museum in the country.The

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Endemic Amphibian in Sri Lanka.Family:RhacophoridaeScientific Name:Polypedates crucigerSnout-vent length of mature males 50.0-59.8mm, gravid females 72.0-90.0 mm. Head length greater than or equal to head width. Colour, greenish-brown, dark brown or yellowish orange. Occurs throughout Sri Lanka in both dry and wet zone up to 1525 m.

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It is on the Ella-Wellawaya road and visible from the main road. Although the main drop is 30 ft in height, it�s a wide fall and the water rushes over several steps adding to it's beauty.Ravana falls is closely linked in legend with the great epic of the east.Ramayanaya.It name is from Ravana, The powerful demon king who once ruled SriLanka.The cave hidden behind the fall is still believed by

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Diyaluma ,on the Poonagala Oya river off the Koslanda- Wellawaya road is another spectacular sight spilling over a straight rock wall. 559 ft in height. Diyaluma is often rated as Sri Lanka's highest water falls, upstaging Bambarakanda.It is 13 km from Wellawaya town and 6 km from Koslanda in the Hills and seen like a soft veil, is seen from the Balangoda - Wellawaya highway too.Legend says that

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The Ceylon Grey Hornbill (Alu Kadatta)Scientific Name : Ocyceros gingalensis (Shaw)Size about that of the Black Crow, but with much longer bill and tail. Sexes alike, except that the bill of the female is dull black with a long cream patch on the side of the side of the upper mandible.It lives in pairs or small flocks except when some wild fig tree is in fruit, when large numbers will assemble to

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Kandy (Ancient Senkadagala) is the last capital of the Sinhala Monarchy the History of which goes back to at least five centuries before the beginning of the Common Era. The city is surrounded by a ring of mountain ranges and Sri Lanka’s largest river Mahaweli Ganga.Kandy enjoys a salubrious climate and still breathes the ancient lifestyle of the people.The heritage of Kandy, Architecture,

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Situated in the eatern part of Sri Lanka, Galoya is an ecological destination and a National Park which centered around the Senanayaka Samudra Reservoir the largest inland body of water in Sri Lanka, Wild Life an Irrigational Culture of a District of many communities. Galoya is a great place for bird watching, nature expeditions and Elephants. Galoya also has several Archeological Site with

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Dunhinda is considered to be one of the most enchanting falls in Sri Lanka and is in close proximity to Badulla town. The water resembles a thin cloud as it cascades 63m downwards into a large pool. The backdrop to the fall is known as 'Dunhinda Adaviya'. 'Dunhinda' translates to 'spraying/vapour waterfall' - the word 'dun' means 'gave/was given', while 'hinda' means 'evaporate'.This fall is

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Sri Lankan elephants known as Aliya or Etaha (tusker) by local people are the most loved animal by Sri Lankans. The have a fascinating behavior to watch and has a great National value as a tourist attraction. There are many National parks around the country to see elephants. Pinnawala established and Udawalawe the worlds first elephant orphanages which take care of baby elephants who lost their

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The second & third highest mountains of the country namely Kirigalpotta & Thotupola respectively are found within the borders of the park. Park receives rainfall from both northeast & southwest monsoons as well as inter-monsoonal rains. Frequently occurring mist and clouds are one main source of precipitation. With annual precipitation of about 5000mm Horton Plains is the most

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Coral Gardens is the underwater grove of the Paradise Isle and the cradle of underwater adventure, and the best location on the Western seaboard of Sri Lanka for scuba diving and snorkeling, not just to explore the reef and its rich species diversity but shipwrecks several centuries old. It is also the ideal exploratory hub for those waiting to explore the inland treasures ranging from rain

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Sri Lankan architectural tradition is well displayed at Sigiriya, the best preserved city centre in Asia from the first millennium, with its combination of buildings and gardens with their trees, pathways, water gardens, the fusion of symmetrical and asymmetrical elements, use of varying levels and of axial and radial planning. The Complex consists of the central rock, rising 200 meters above the

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The KNUCKLES MOUNTAIN RANGE (so-called because its appearance resembles a set of knuckles in a closed fist) is a major eco tourism venue of Sri Lanka and has been declared a conservation area, now known as the KNUCKLES NATIONAL HERITAGE AND WILDERNESS AREA .The region stretches an impressive 155 sq km that contains five major forest formations, a wide variety of rare and endemic flora and fauna

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Although Yala is the best park in Sri Lanka for spotting mammals, it is not in the same league as Africa's safari park. There aren't large mammals at every turn; there aren't leopards dangling from every tree.Nevertheless, Park's wildlife has its own distinctive charm, with its multitude of mammals, & birds.The park is usually closed late August to mid October.The best period to see the animals

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Located in south-west Sri Lanka, Sinharaja is the country's last viable area of primary tropical rainforest. More than 60% of the trees are endemic 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 mammals and butterflies, as well as many kinds of insects, reptiles and rare

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Just 12 km. south of Colombo, Mount Lavinia is an immediate city suburb and the beach is one of the better known even in colonial times. It lies alongside a wind swept headland jutting into the waters of the Indian Ocean. The sand is the softest and the waves calm and clear. The Governor's House built in 1805 by Sir Thomas Maitland, now forms part of the famous Mount Lavinia Hotel.

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The sun shining beaches of Sri Lanka are aound the island as seen from the map. The seas are warm. The west coast and southern beaches are best from October to March. The East coast beaches are best during march and October.

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National AnthemSri Lanka Matha, apa Sri Lanka, Namo Namo Namo Namo Matha. Sundara siri barini, Surndi athi Sobamana Lanka Dhanya dhanaya neka mal pala thuru piri, jaya bhoomiya ramya. Apa hata spa siri setha sadana, jee vanaye Matha! Piliganu mana apa bhakti pooja, Namo Namo Matha. Apa Sri Lanka, Namo Namo Namo Namo Matha, apa Sri Lanka, Namo Namo Namo Namo Matha. Obave apa vidya obamaya apa

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Wali kukula or Ceylon Jungle fowl or Gallus LafayettiJungle fawl the National Bird of Sri Lanka is commonest in the National Parks and forests.A typical fowl strutting about and scratching the ground for food.

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Sri Lanka used the British emblem when it was a British Crown Colony. We continued to use it even after gaining independence in 1948. According to the recommendations of a select committee appointed to devise a state emblem more suitable for Sri Lanka (Ceylon) we opted for a new State Emblem. It had a Lion with Sword in its right fore paw encircled with a Palapethi open petal design top. Below

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