Explore nature and Wildlife attarctions

This page of Lakdasun is dedicated to showcase natural wonders of Sri Lanka. Find below useful information and pictures of places worth a visit. They are accompanied by downloadable Power Point presentations which you can share with your friends and family to create wider awareness about our natural treasures

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Minneriya National Park

Minneriya National Park is situated in the north-central plains of Sri Lanka, 20 kilometers from Polonnaruwa. Minneriya is an incredible place to observe the elephants that come to bathe and graze on the grasses as well as the huge flocks of birds (cormorants, painted storks, open-bills, Pelicans and many other species of waders) that come to fish in the shallow waters

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Explore Fishing Huts – A Nature Lover’s Paradise

Fishing Huts is a pair of beautiful log cabins situated on the edge of the Mooray Estate, Maskeliya, bordering the Peak Wilderness Sanctuary. Built by tea planters many years ago as a Trout fishing location, this wonderful place is one of the best hideouts in Sri Lanka for the adventurous nature lovers.

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Explore Sinharaja from Kudawa Conservation Centre

Sinharaja rainforest is one of the most important natural wonders of the world. It’s one of the few sites in Sri lanka to get international recognition as a world heritage site. The easiest way to explore this wonderful place is to visit Kudawa Conservation Centre (KCC) managed by the department of forest conservation. It’s just 125km from Colombo

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Talangama Lake - Experience Nature without Leaving the City

Talangama lake is a small, man built irrigation tank located at Talangama, Baththaramulla, close to the administrative capital of Sri Jayewardenepura. While the reservoir is still used provide water for cultivation of paddy for a limited extent, a unique wet land and a mangrove eco-system has emerged around the tank making it a refuge for a large number of birds and other species of animal.

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Bambarakanda - Waterfalls, Mountains, adventure and scenic beauty

Bambarakanda waterfall is the highest waterfall in Sri Lanka. Situated in the hill town of Kalupahana near Haldumulla in the south eastern slopes of central hills. The area around Bambarakanda is rich with scenic beauty, rugged terrain, waterfalls, tea fields and cool climate making it an attractive destination for nature lovers.

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