Habarana

Habarana Lake is a scenic reservoir surrounded by lush greenery and woodland. Its peaceful setting provides opportunities for nature walks, canoeing, birdwatching, photography, and enjoying beautiful sunrise and sunset views.

Minneriya National Park is one of Sri Lanka’s most famous wildlife destinations, renowned for The Gathering, when large herds of wild elephants gather around the Minneriya Tank during the dry season. The park also supports deer, monkeys, crocodiles, leopards, and a rich variety of resident and migratory birds.

The Habarana Village Experience offers visitors an authentic glimpse into rural Sri Lankan life. Enjoy a traditional bullock-cart ride, a canoe journey across a village lake, visits to local homes, and a traditional Sri Lankan meal prepared using local ingredients and traditional cooking methods.

Hiriwadunna offers a peaceful village and nature experience surrounded by paddy fields, wetlands, forests, and a village reservoir. Visitors can explore the area by traditional canoe, walk through rural landscapes, observe birdlife, and experience the everyday life and agricultural traditions of the local community.

Hurulu Eco Park is a protected dry-zone forest area near Habarana, known for its wild elephants, woodland landscapes, and diverse birdlife. Jeep safaris provide opportunities to observe elephants and other wildlife in their natural surroundings.

Kaudulla National Park is a scenic dry-zone wildlife sanctuary centred around the ancient Kaudulla Reservoir. The park is known for its elephants, other wildlife, and rich birdlife, offering rewarding jeep safari experiences amid forests, grasslands, and wetlands.

Ritigala is an ancient forest monastery surrounded by dense woodland and mountain scenery. Its stone pathways, meditation platforms, bathing structures, and monastery ruins offer a fascinating glimpse into Sri Lanka’s ancient Buddhist heritage. According to Ramayana tradition, Ritigala is believed to be one of the places where a fragment of the Himalayan mountain carried by Hanuman fell.