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Handpicked destinations across Sri Lanka — beaches, waterfalls, wildlife, heritage sites and hidden gems.
Pomparippu Archaeological Site
Pomparippu is one of the most archaeologically significant prehistoric burial sites in Sri Lanka — a large megalithic burial field near the…
Read ArticleEluwankulama Coastal Forests
Eluwankulama is a coastal forest section within the Wilpattu protected area complex, where the dry zone jungle of the interior transitions into…
Read ArticleKudiramalai Point
Kudiramalai Point — "Horse Head Point" — is a rocky headland on the northwestern coast within the boundary of Wilpattu National Park…
Read ArticleVillu Wetlands (Natural Lakes Inside Wilpattu)
The villus of Wilpattu National Park are its most distinctive ecological feature — natural basin-shaped lakes formed from ancient coastal lagoons that…
Read ArticleWilpattu National Park
Wilpattu National Park is the largest national park in Sri Lanka and one of the most biodiverse wildlife sanctuaries in Asia —…
Read ArticleTalawila Coastal Wetlands
The Talawila coastal wetlands — the mangrove and marsh habitats surrounding the Talawila–Kalpitiya coastal zone — form part of the ecologically important…
Read ArticleKappaladi Lagoon
Kappaladi Lagoon is a small coastal lagoon in the Kalpitiya area, less well known than Puttalam Lagoon but providing an intimate and…
Read ArticleWhale Migration Offshore Routes
The deep waters off the Kalpitiya and Puttalam coast lie on the migratory routes of several large whale species that move through…
Read ArticleDolphin Watching, Kalpitiya Waters
The waters off the Kalpitiya Peninsula are home to one of the largest and most reliably encountered dolphin populations in South Asia…
Read ArticleBar Reef Marine Sanctuary
Bar Reef Marine Sanctuary is the largest protected coral reef in Sri Lanka — a massive reef system extending approximately 160 square…
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