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Kaudulla national park

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Kaudulla national Park which boarders the town of habarana consist of two. other Parks  called the minneriya national park and the Eco park . During the dry and rainy season you are sure to view herds of elephants in these Parks, incidetely minneriya has been declared by UN as the 6th greatest wild life spectacle in the  world, the congregation of the herds of elephants are called  the gathering. Just  getting ready by  jeep to view the herds and we were not disappointed saw hundreds in different locations of the park.

GALLE FORT

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The fort at Galle which has been  declared a world heritage site by UNESCO is one of the most important tourist attractions in Sri Lanka .The maze of narrow streets as well as the old buildings which has plenty of history dating back to the occupation of the Portuguese , Dutch,as well as the English is a artitectures dream . The restored buildings have been converted into chic boutique hotels which fetch premium prices and are never in need of new client's . Anyone visiting Sri Lanka should make it a point to visit Galle  if  not it would be a great pity that you  would have missed a vibrant part of the island.

FOOT MASSAGE (in the lagoon)

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A great way to have a foot massage by hundreds of fish , incidentally they are called Mozambique talapia they are pinkish in color  and they are reared in fish pens in this lagoons at Balapitiya the moment you insert your feet into the water they come swirling around you nibbling around your feet and ankles pealing away the dry skin  it gives you a tickling feeling but also a sense of relaxation. 

MIRISSA BEACH

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One of the better properties in Mirissa is the Sharavi beach Villas just on the beach secluded quiet and the meals are of. great value.

JETWING YALA (boarderin the yala park)

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The huge sand dunes separating the Indian ocean  from the hotel and the endless calm Waters of the Indian ocean on one side and on the other the dense Forest of Yala  gives this particular  hotel a sense of tranquility wild boars which roam in the hotel grounds in numbers are a common sight at dusk it's not advisable to venture out after dusk due to wild elephants which roam about , the park itself is a wild enthuses dream  elephants,  leopards, Crocs,sloth bears jackals  Forest and water birds are  some of the wildlife found here but a see always you need plenty of luck and lots of patience to spot wildlife.

MOUNTAIN RESORT

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The 98 Acre Resort in Elle surrounded by mountains tea plantations and deep valleys . Incidentally this particular resort was selected as a award winner in the luxury mountain resort category in the year 2016.

BOGODA BRIDGE

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This is an ancient wooden bridge which was built by a Sri Lankan king  called  king Walangamba which has a history of over 2000 years adjacent to the bridge is an old cave Temple which has old murals drawn on the rock surface and statues of Lord Buddha.