srilankatourism: 2010

Sri Lankan Touris'm, must see the beauty of nature

Natural Trails

Are you willing to explore and feel the beauty of nature? If so, here is the offering; an expedition on a natural trail through Sri-Lanka’s rich and diverse environment. Let our experienced experts guide you on animal and plant communities, man-made habitats and scenery of Sri-Lanka. This is a multi-sensory experience; you will understand everything you see, hear and smell.

Sri-Lanka is blessed with over 100 water falls in various shapes and heights:

The tallest waterfalls and described as liquid light.

"Bopath Ella", not like many of the others of her kind , finds her abode in a busy surrounding in the village called Devipahala off Kuruwita on A4 High Level road close to Ratnapura.

"Dunhinda" is one of the mostly spoken-about waterfalls in Sri Lanka. Although she couldn't come even close to the highest waterfalls of the planet in height she rivals many of them when it comes to the natural beauty that it bestows on the environment

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Wildlife Safari and Bird Watching

2 Pearls Travels provide you the opportunity to experience a fascinating wildlife safari. Elephants, Solitary Leopard, Sloth Bear, Golden Jackal, Mongooses, and a wide variety of monkeys are some of animals you can see and observe in country’s national wildlife parks. Moreover, there is a huge variety of birds, and among “427 recorded species, 250 are resident and 23 are endemic to the country.” Be a part of this wonderful environment.

Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage

Sinharaja Forest

Sinharaja forest

Sinharaja, our great tropical rain forest, by all accounts is a vast repository of national wealth. Sinharaja Forest, the only evergreen rain forest in Sri Lanka which belongs to few remaining virgin forests in the world, is home to hundreds of indigenous flora and many kinds of birds, beasts and reptiles. The Sinhajara forest, 11,187 hectares in all was declared a Man and Biosphere Reserve (MBR) in 1978 and it became a National Heritage Wilderness Area under the National Heritage Wilderness Area Act in 1988. This virgin forest was named World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1989.

National Parks

Yala National Park

Yala landscape

Yala is among the oldest and best known of Sri Lanka’s National Parks. Yala covers about 1297 Km2 or 129,700 ha. And it is the largest agglomeration of protected areas in the country. Kumbukkan Oya and Menik Ganga and provide a source of water to the animals even during the driest months of the year. Yala is now well recognised as one of the best parks in the world to observe and photograph leopards.

Wilpattu National Park – The biggest national park in Lanka

Wilpattu is the biggest national park in this country covering around 500 sq. miles. Wilpattu national park is the oldest and perhaps the most important protected area in Sri Lanka. Nearly sixty lakes and tanks are found spread around the Wilpattu National Park.

Uda Walawe National Park- the birth of a National Park

Elephant's herd,

The park was declared a National Park on June 30, 1972 and since then it has become a safe home and a refuge to the animals that had lost their original habitats. According to data, the highest number of wild and tamed elephants lives in this park.

Hiking and Tracking

Are you ready to start a hiking and tracking journey in a miscellaneous environment? Then, we are going show you a paradise of mountains, crystal clear rivers, dense forests and terrific waterfalls. The indelible memories of our tour on Belihuloya Hills, Hortaon Plains, Sinharaja forest, Adam’s Peak and Knuckles Mountain Range will take out pains and ache of hikers and trackers. Do not miss this spectacular opportunity.

Suitable places of hiking and trecking

Sea & Fishing

Sri Lanka, the pearl of Indian Ocean, is well known for its golden beaches along with golden sand, shallow water, natural harbors, and lagoons and under water coral reefs. Once you visit these best beaches, you can experience canoeing, surfing, deep sea fishing, water polo, sea plane rides and Banana boat riding. The island’s glamorous seashores are waiting to welcome you with their stunning beauty.

Tangalla Bay on the Southern Coast

Histro- Tourism

Sri Lankan historical places symbolize the Asia’s richest culture. Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Mihintale, Dambulla and Kandy are the country’s major historical sites. They represent Sri Lankan ancient civilization, tradition, and culture. Most of the ruined cities, temples, royal palaces, paintings and sculptures have been declared as World Heritage sites by UNESCO. Only The 2 Pearls bestows you a variety of attractions to give you the best holiday ever.

Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura, the first capital of Sri Lanka was originally founded by a king’s minister, named Anuradha, around 4 th century B.C. The leading historical site in Anuradhapura is the Sacred Bo Tree- Sri Maha Bodhi. The city also contains magnificent dagobas like Ruwanweli, Thuparama, Jetavana, Lankarama, Abhayagiri and Mirisaweti. Isurumuniya is a temple in Anuradhapura renowned for its beautiful stone carvings and the Samadhi Buddha statue is an example of outstanding work of sculpture.

Sigiriya

Sigiriya, Eighth wonder of the Ancient world

Sigiriya is an ancient fortress located 22 km northeast of Dambulla in the North Central Province. The ruins of this city are considered to be the most outstanding of the ancient sites of Sri Lanka. Situated on the summit of the Sigiriya rock are the remnants of the earliest surviving royal palace in Sri Lanka. Also known for its amazing frescoes painted around 15 centuries ago, Sigiriya is one of the major historical cities of Sri Lanka.
Polonnaruwa

Parakramabahu the Great – Polonnaruwa

Gal Vihara -Polonnaruwa

The capital of Sri Lanka was shifted from Anuradhapura to Polonnaruwa in the early 11th century. The city is surrounded by the remarkable 12 th century Royal Citadel and is one of Sri Lanka’s historical places.

Mihintale

Mihinthale temple

According to legend, the sacred mountain of Mihintale was sanctified by Lord Buddha and hence regarded as one of the 16 holy sites of Sri Lanka. Mihintale is also known as Sri Lanka’s cradle of Buddhism.

Dambulla

Buddha Statues at Dambulla Cave Temple

Dambulla is famous for its cave temples with frescoes and an abundance of sculpture work. A major place of interest is Raja Maha Vihara.

Kandy

The royal city of Kandy was the last seat of the Sinhala kings and famous for its Tooth relic of Buddha and the Esala Perahera a historical parade. It is also one of the noted historical places in Sri Lanka.

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