Southern Rest makes your journey easy
Galle Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the south east coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. It is a historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument, which even after more than 423 years maintains a polished appearance, due to extensive reconstruction work done by Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka. The fort has a colorful history, and today has a multi-ethnic and multi-religious population. The Sri Lankan government and many Dutch people who still own some of the properties inside the fort are looking at making this one of the modern wonders of the world. The heritage value of the fort has been recognized by the UNESCO and the site has been inscribed as a cultural heritage UNESCO World Heritage Site under criteria iv, for its unique exposition of "an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries."
Jungle beach
"a seashore dotted with thousands of trees, coconuts, and palms dominating, strings of houses and hermitages along the coastline, human beings and superior beings such as Gandharvas, Siddhas, and ascetics, living in them and countless bejewelled celestial nymphs thronging the shore, the coast intermittently visited by heavenly beings, Gods and demons.": Unawatuna traces its roots to the great epic Ramayana.
Over sixty species of endemic birds, including Terns, Egrets, Herons, Sandpipers, Kingfishers, as well as rarer species such as the Lesser Whistling Duck, the Asian Palm Swift, the White Breasted Waterhen, the Turnstone Loten's Sunbird, and the Black Bittern have been sighted in the locality by the ornithologist, Clive Byers. These birds are mostly sighted in the remaining marshy area and Rumassala Hillock.
Over sixty species of endemic birds, including Terns, Egrets, Herons, Sandpipers, Kingfishers, as well as rarer species such as the Lesser Whistling Duck, the Asian Palm Swift, the White Breasted Waterhen, the Turnstone Loten's Sunbird, and the Black Bittern have been sighted in the locality by the ornithologist, Clive Byers. These birds are mostly sighted in the remaining marshy area and Rumassala Hillock.
Coral Garden,Hikkaduwa
Hikkaduwa coral reef is one the most beautiful coral reefs found in Sri
Lanka and the first coral reef to be declared a marine national park. It
is one of the reefs that is easily accessible as well because it is
close to Colombo and close to the Galle road, which is the main road
that goes from Colombo to Galle. Coral Reefs plays and important role in
protecting the beach and because of the coral reef the Hikkaduwa area
was one of the least affected areas when tsunami waves hit Sri Lanka.
Because Hikkaduwa is close to Colombo and also because the reefs are
closer to the roads, it is frequently visited by tourists and locals who
love nature.
One of the easiest ways to explore the coral reef is by going on a glass bottom boat. This is the preferred option of many who visit here because you can clearly see the corals and you don't have to prepare for anything and you don't have to get wet as well. Boat owners are experience enough to show you the best places and if you are lucky you can even spot giant sea turtles residing in the area.
Kanneliya-Dediyagala-Nakiyadeniya or KDN is a forest complex in southern Sri Lanka. The forest complex designated as a biosphere reserve in 2004 by UNESCO.The KDN complex is the last large remaining rainforest in Sri Lanka other than Sinharaja.This forest area has been identified as one of the floristically richest areas in South Asia.The forest complex is situated 35 Km northwest of city of Galle. The rain forest is a major catchment area for two of the most important rivers in southern Sri Lanka, the Gin and Nilwala Rivers. This biosphere reserve harbors many plants and animal species endemic to Sri Lanka.
This water fall is located
in the southern margine of the Sinharaja Forest Reserve. Emitting a
dust-like spray (mist) by the cascading water caused to be given the
name for the waterfall. (Duli / Duwili means dust) The falls is cascaded
in to several parts. A stepped path is there to reach each cascade. The
rocks are deadly slippery. There are two swimming pools build by the
local authority for safe bathing. When you have a bath there, Duli ella
tea factory is visible in a distance.
Hometown of a famous local writer Martin Wickramasinghe. The museum of Folk, Art & Culture built in his honour at his old residence has an excellent display of local folk items. They include the costumes of folk dancers, sports items, household items and furniture and vast arena of the folk life of the early 20th century. Take a boat trip in the lagoon and Kogggala Lake to see many of its small islands, which is a popular destination for bird watching.
The south cost of Sri Lanka is beautiful and interesting even it is less developed as the West coast. But the charming beautiful beaches, hotels and amazing national parks makes it a paradise.
Galle is a world famous town in the southern cost of Sri Lanka and it is a UNESCO world heritage site as well. But in recent times Galle was famous for two other reasons as well. For cricket fans it is the beautiful cricket stadium which is situated with a magnificent view of the sea and the Galle fort.
One of the easiest ways to explore the coral reef is by going on a glass bottom boat. This is the preferred option of many who visit here because you can clearly see the corals and you don't have to prepare for anything and you don't have to get wet as well. Boat owners are experience enough to show you the best places and if you are lucky you can even spot giant sea turtles residing in the area.
Kanneliya Rain Forest
Kanneliya-Dediyagala-Nakiyadeniya or KDN is a forest complex in southern Sri Lanka. The forest complex designated as a biosphere reserve in 2004 by UNESCO.The KDN complex is the last large remaining rainforest in Sri Lanka other than Sinharaja.This forest area has been identified as one of the floristically richest areas in South Asia.The forest complex is situated 35 Km northwest of city of Galle. The rain forest is a major catchment area for two of the most important rivers in southern Sri Lanka, the Gin and Nilwala Rivers. This biosphere reserve harbors many plants and animal species endemic to Sri Lanka.
Duli Ella
This water fall is located
in the southern margine of the Sinharaja Forest Reserve. Emitting a
dust-like spray (mist) by the cascading water caused to be given the
name for the waterfall. (Duli / Duwili means dust) The falls is cascaded
in to several parts. A stepped path is there to reach each cascade. The
rocks are deadly slippery. There are two swimming pools build by the
local authority for safe bathing. When you have a bath there, Duli ella
tea factory is visible in a distance.Martin Wickramasinghe museum, koggala
Hometown of a famous local writer Martin Wickramasinghe. The museum of Folk, Art & Culture built in his honour at his old residence has an excellent display of local folk items. They include the costumes of folk dancers, sports items, household items and furniture and vast arena of the folk life of the early 20th century. Take a boat trip in the lagoon and Kogggala Lake to see many of its small islands, which is a popular destination for bird watching.
South Coast of Sri Lanka
The south cost of Sri Lanka is beautiful and interesting even it is less developed as the West coast. But the charming beautiful beaches, hotels and amazing national parks makes it a paradise.
Galle is a world famous town in the southern cost of Sri Lanka and it is a UNESCO world heritage site as well. But in recent times Galle was famous for two other reasons as well. For cricket fans it is the beautiful cricket stadium which is situated with a magnificent view of the sea and the Galle fort.
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