June 2019 52

 

Hakgala Botanical Garden

Hakkgala Gardens was established in 1861 as an experimental garden in Cinchona. After replacing cinchona, it became an experimental tea plantation in Elijah, Nuwara Eliya. It was converted into a garden in 1884 and has since been planted in many sub-tropical and temperate climatic gardens. Legends state that after the abduction of Sita, King Ravana […]

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Seetha Amman Temple

The Sita Amman Kovil is regarded as an enduring devotion to the Hindus. Sita Amman Kovil is the only Seetha Devalaya in the world. Sita Amman Kovil has located 1 km from the Hakgala Botanic Gardens and 5 km from Nuwara Eliya. Located in the village of Seethelia. This place is believed to be the […]

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Victoria Park

Victoria Park is located in Nuwara Eliya where you can relax and enjoy the natural scenery and fresh mountain air is a charming place. The park was named in 1897 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s 60th Jubilee. The park covers an area of ​​27 acres. This garden was originally used as the research area of ​​Haggala […]

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Lake Gregory

Lake Gregory was created in 1873 by the then Governor of the British Empire, Sir William Gregory, for the purpose of providing electricity. However, the lake was mainly used for leisure and recreation. Lake Gregory offers a variety of outdoor activities and is very popular among foreign tourists and locals. The park near the lake […]

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Pigeon Island National Park

Pigeon Island is one of the two marine national parks in Sri Lanka. This is a beautiful place, situated close to the Nilaveli beach in the Eastern Province. It covers an area of 471 hectares. Pigeon Island was declared a sanctuary in 1963 and in 2003 it was declared a national park. Pigeon Island is […]

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Nilaveli Beach

Nilaveli Beach is the highest attraction among the beach in Sri Lanka and It is located near Pigeon Island. It is a soft white sand beach and is popular for fun water sports such as scuba diving. And because of the clear water around it, you can snorkel a lot of depth. Visiting here between […]

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Lovers Leap

The Lover’s Leap is another beautiful place near the Koneswaram Devalaya in the beautiful Trincomalee town. Here you will have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful views of the world’s third-largest natural harbor. There are many legends surrounding this hill. In one case, the beautiful daughter of a Dutch officer committed suicide by jumping off […]

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