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Handpicked destinations across Sri Lanka — beaches, waterfalls, wildlife, heritage sites and hidden gems.
Small Cinnamon Island Ecosystem
Beyond the tourism-facing cinnamon island demonstrations, the broader cinnamon island ecosystem of the southwest coastal belt encompasses the network of small privately-owned…
Read ArticleMadu River Cinnamon Islands
The cinnamon islands of the Madu (Maduganga) River system represent one of the most distinctive cultural-natural attractions on the southwest coast —…
Read ArticleInduruwa Hidden Beaches
Induruwa is a quieter stretch of the southwest coast between Kosgoda and Hikkaduwa where several small beach sections — tucked between the…
Read ArticleKosgoda Turtle Hatchery Zones
Kosgoda is home to Sri Lanka's most established and internationally recognised sea turtle conservation programme — a network of hatcheries operating along…
Read ArticleAhungalla Coastal Wetlands
Ahungalla's coastal wetlands — the marshes, lagoon margins, and paddy edge habitats between the famous Heritance Hotel beach and the inland agricultural…
Read ArticleBalapitiya Mangrove Islands
The mangrove island system of Balapitiya — part of the broader Maduganga Ramsar Wetland — encompasses 26 distinct islands of different sizes…
Read ArticleMaduganga River Safari System
The Maduganga (Madu Ganga) River system near Balapitiya is one of the finest and most biodiverse wetland boat safari experiences in Sri…
Read ArticleBentara River Estuary
The Bentara River estuary near Balapitiya is a quieter, less-developed alternative to the famous Madu River safari system — an estuarine environment…
Read ArticleKalu Ganga River Mouth
The Kalu Ganga (Black River) flows from the Ratnapura highlands through the Sabaragamuwa Province before emptying into the Indian Ocean near Kalutara,…
Read ArticleBolgoda Lake (North & South Basins)
Bolgoda Lake is a large coastal lake system south of Colombo — divided into North and South basins connected by narrow channels…
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