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Is famed for its natural harbor. It is ranked as the world’s 5th largest natural harbors. During the Second World War the harbor became the base for the combined East Asian fleet of the allied powers. It is the ideal beach resort. All water sports are available here including fishing and sea angling. Whales watching is a specialty. Located at the mouth of Sri Lanka’s largest river “Mahaweli” river. Trinco’s most famous landmark is “Fort Fedrick”, a century and a half of British fortification can be found here. The cliff known as Swami Rock on the tip of Fort Fedrick’s promontory is associated with a tragic romantic tale women around a Dutch median who is believed to have jumped to her death from this spot seeing her fickle lower sailing away. The “Thirukoneswaram Kovil” which stands on the top most pinnacle of the “Swamy Rock” is a highly venerated Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. About 11 km from west of Trinco are the Kanniyai Hot-Springs, sacred to Hindus who believe them to be a creation of God "Vishnu".
Gall Face, the mile long promenade which borders the Fort on the South, is the largest open air stretch in the city affording a beautiful view of the sunset. Around it care the main city hotels, from the "Galle Face" hotel which was established in 1864, the "Galadari" hotel and the "Taj Samudra". Nearby are the "Hilton", the "Cinnamon Grand" and "Ramada". The Galle Face is located between Colombo Fort Light house and Gall Face hotel. It is long beach with walking track and ground. Extra beauty is added by "Palmyrah" trees and "Coconut" trees in parallel to Gall road. The Gall Face ground is located between Gall road and beach. People are enjoying with their family members and friends in the Galle Face area in day and night. In the evening you can see beautiful view of the sunset. At night time also you can see Gall Face area very beautifully. You can see broad area in the Gall Face with colorful hotels and structures. You can enjoy 24 hours in this area with foods drinks and others. Old parliament and old Colombo courts located near the Gall Face. In addition you can see Colombo Light house, old artilleries fixed on the "Chethiya road" and Fort "Chaithyaya"(Stupa). Several ships are anchored in sea near the Gall Face. You can see Colombo expansion port now in the Galle Face.
Gal oya National Park in Sri Lanka was established in 1954 and serves as the main catchment area for "Senanayake Samudraya", the largest reservoir in Sri Lanka. "Senanayake Samudraya" was built under the Gal oya development project by damming the Gal oya at "Inginiyagala" in 1950. Gal oya reservoir currently defined as "Senanayake Samudraya" is the largest and very special among other reservoirs in Sri Lanka in various manners. Gal oya Scheme is one of the largest 4 modern irrigation projects of Sri Lanka. This scheme involved the restoration of a number of ancient medium scale reservoirs & construction of the "Senanayake Samudraya" (7680 ha), the largest reservoir in the history of Sri Lanka. "Senanayake Samudraya" is one of the main project of the Scheme. Senanayake reservoir which consist a catchment area of 384 square miles has been constructed by the earthen dam of which is 3600 feet in length and 140 feet in height comprising 2 million cubic yards of soils. This can store 770000 acre feet capacity of water. A concrete spill of which is 1020 feet in length has been constructed far away from the main dam to inspections. It is 770 feet in spill length and 60 feet in height comprising 6 doors and distributes water by the sluice with 13 feet in diameter. From 1954 to 1965 the park was administrated by the Gal oya Development Board until the Department of Wildlife Conservation took over administration. The National Park is situated 314 km from Colombo The Gal oya Development Board established several protected areas to protect the catchment areas of "Senanayake Samudraya" and several other reservoirs.
Bambarakanda is the highest waterfall in Sri Lanka with a sheer drop of a 263 meters. In the world ranking its the 299th tallest waterfall in the world. This is not a wide waterfall but drops as a thin line from a rocky outcrop. The fall lies in the Badulla District among a evergreen forest in the Kalupahana area. This is not a wide waterfall but drops as a thin line from a rocky outcrop. The fall is formed by the Uduweriya Haputale mountain and Kuda oya, a tributary of Walawe river. There are some waterfalls closed to Bambarakanda falls. Those are "Lanka falls", "Uduwara falls" and "Nagadowa falls". Several mini waterfalls also available. It's also beautiful but not higher than Bambarakanda and not famous. The area around Bambarakanda is rich with scenic beauty, rugged terrain, waterfalls, tea fields and cool climate making it an attractive destination for nature lovers. You can reach from Colombo by passing Rathnapura, Balangoda and Kalupahana then turn left at Kalupahana junction to "Weerakoon village" and continue for 5 km to the fall. The terrain is relatively difficult, so a four wheeled drive vehicle is recommended. Travel to this place is not easy than other waterfalls of Sri Lanka because this fall is far away from a main road. The view all around is pretty beautiful including the mighty Bambarakanda falls and the surrounding hills. Cool bath in the natural pool complex known as “Seven Basins” or the natural pools at top and bottom of Bambarakanda falls. Best months to visit Bambarakanda are from March through May.
Kumana national park is located in Ampara district in Eastern province of the Sri Lanka. It's around 340km from Colombo. You can reach "Kumana" passing Rathnapura, Udawalawa, Thanamalwila, Wellawaya, Siyabalanduwa, Pothuwil and Panama town. Kumana is a well known bird sanctuary where a multitude of birds breed and roost. Regular sightings include such species of bird as pelicans, painted storks, spoonbills, white ibis, herons, egrets and little cormorants. The very rare black necked stork has also been spotted at the swamp. One of the most significant features of the park is the ‘Kumana Villu’ is a 200 hectare natural swamp lake, fed by the ‘Kumbukkan Oya’ through a half mile long narrow channel. Attached to a lot of lagoons, lakes and swamps.
Kumana is more of a bird sanctuary providing shelter for myriad endemic and migrant birds. Bird watching in Kumana is one of the top most events in every tourist’s sightseeing list in Sri Lanka. Kumana National Park has been rated as one of the most important breeding grounds in Sri Lanka. Many ancient cave engravings and inscriptions had been discovered in Kumana which date back to the 1st Century BC. Significance in Kumana is that Buddhist and Hindu devotees turn to Kumana on their foot pilgrimage towards the sacred Kataragama. Another significant part of the Kumana visit is witnessing the Kumana Villu during the months of May and June. One can say it is the heart of Kumana, in the prospective as a bird sanctuary. The reason for "Kumana Villu" given such importance in the checklist is it is the nesting place for many birds. It should be noted that "Kumana Villu" is subjected to sea water inundation occasionally. Kumana is also home to some of the mammals found in the neighboring "Yala" National Park such as elephants and leopards which can also be seen on safari. Other animals which reside inside Kumana National Park include the Golden Jackal, the European Otter. It is also reported that approximately 30-40 Sri Lankan elephants reside in the park, although they do crossover to Yala National Park.
