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We are dedicated to find you the best excursion packages with competitive rates. Our direct links with different kinds of tourist destinations make you the most convenient travel in Sri Lanka! |
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| Ella
Gap: 3-5 minutes drive from Sunnyside.
Overlooks a spectacular gap in the southern mountain wall where the land
falls away in a scenic drop of 3,000 feet to the southern plains and the
sea.
Tea gardens: Heres a chance to see and buy fresh Ceylon Tea and also visit a tea factory in Ella.
Rawana Ella: 20 minutes drive from Forest Paradise. Another of these natural wonders associated with legend is the Rawana Ella (Ravana Falls) located near the village of Udunuwara on the Ella-Wellawaya Road. A cave ("cave of gold") hidden behind the falls is believed to be one of several places where Rawana hid the beautiful Indian Princess Sita after abducting her.
Bandarawela Town: 30 minutes drive from Forest Pardise. Like the town of Ella, Bandarawela is also reputed as a health resort in Sri Lanka due to its mild, dry and cool climate.
Bogoda Bridge: 50 minutes drive from Forest Paradise. The only roofed 16th century Kandyan bridge left in Sri Lanka. Constructed entirely of wood with massive tree trunks for buttresses. No nails have been used in the construction.
Dunhinda Falls: 60 minutes drive from Forest Paradise. One of the countrys most renowned waterfalls is Dunhinda, on the Mahiyanganaya Road, about 5 km from Badulla. Flowing from Badulu Oya, the 210 feet high Dunhinda, is surrounded by mountains and jungle. It is truly an enchanting sight from a distance. Note: the walk to the site may be unpleasant on certain days of the year!
Diyaluma Falls: Sri Lanka's second highest perennial waterfall at 560 ft. Situated near Koslanda, beside the main highway to Wellawaya. Lipton's Seat, St. Catherine's Seat and Pilkinton Point: Situated in the Poonagala hills with breathtaking and panoramic views.
Mini World's End: Similar to the World's End situated in Horton Plains. The access is via Passara and about 42 kms on the highway through the Madhowa and Kokagala tea plantations.
Namunukula Peak: 6,617 feet in height. This is Sri Lanka's 6th highest peak. Its distinctive nine peaked silhouette dominates Badulla and is visible from many parts of the district.
Yala National Park: 3 1/2 hours drive from Forest Paradise. Yala is a vast protected area on the south-east coast of Sri Lanka. The park is classical safari terrain, with open areas of dry scrub, interspersed with wooded lagoons. The park has a large elephant population. One may also see Leopard, Bear, Spotted Deer, Sambhur, Wild Boar, Water Buffaloes, Crocodiles, Soft Terrapins and Land Monitors.
Among the birds: Painted Stork, Sri Lanka Junglefowl, Indian Peafowl, Grey-headed Fish Eagle, Pintail Snipe, Pied Cuckoo, Common Hoopoe, Malabar Pied Hornbill, Yellow-crowned Woodpecker, White-browed Fantail, Crested Treeswift, Baya Weaver etc. Special day tours to Yala can be organised from Forest Paradise.
Arugam Bay: 4 1/2 hours drive from Sunnyside. Arugambay is renowned as the world's top ten surf locations, situated on the east coast of Sri Lanka. If you are into wind-surfing, rafting, fishing and swimming, Arugambay is the place for you. The closest town is Pottuvil, and it is within easy reach to the Yala and Lahugala National Parks. Note: Due to high sequrity conditions in the country, travelling to this are will be more than the stated. |
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Uda
walawa National Park
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Dunhinda
Falls in the rainny season
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Rawana
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Bolgoda
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Water
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Horton
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