The Tissamaharama Lake is a man made lake which is thought to have been constructed in the 3rd Century BC, either by Mahanaga of Ruhuna or his successor YatalaTissa of Ruhuna , in order to irrigate paddy lands and supply water to the flourishing
Sri Lanka is best known for its amazing sightings of fin whales, sei whales, sperm whales, orcas (killer whales), dolphins, flying fish, turtles, manta rays and whale sharks, which can all be seen during a whale watching trip a few miles off the South Coast of Sri..
Rekewa is about 10 km east of the southern coastal town of Tangalle and a 15 minute drive from Golden Pearl Tangalle Beach. Sri Lanka is globally recognized as one of the few places worldwide where you can observe marine turtles in their natural habitat. …
One of the best locations for bird lovers to observe a wide plethora of birds is found in the Hambanthota district, a half hour drive and 23km from Golden Pearl Tangalle Beach. The Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary is an extensive area of wetland with brackish lagoons
With one of the highest densities of leopards in the world and perhaps the most famous national wildlife nature reserve in the Uva Province, Sri Lanka, is the Yala National Park. Known for its leopard sightings, sloth bears and wild elephants or the “big three” ….
One of the best places to observe birds for the avid naturist and bird lover! Bundala National Park is located in the Hambanthota district and is an hour’s drive from Golden Pearl Tangalle Beach. Bundala is an internationally important wintering ground …
Hummanaya Blowhole is located in Kudawella, which is a small coastal market town in the Hambanthota district in the Southern province of Sri Lanka. It is the only known blowhole in Sri Lanka and it is considered to be the second largest blowhole in the…
The Sinharaja Forest reserve is located in the south west of Sri Lanka in the Sabaragamuwa Province and has been designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is rich in biodiversity and wildlife. The Sinharaja Forest Reserve is the best-known rainforest in …