North-West Coast

Muthurajawela Wetlands Sum up The Muthurajawela Wetlands is a coastal wetland which together with the Negombo lagoon to the immediate north forms a biodiverse eco system home to a variety of Sri Lanka’s wildlife. Duration: 2 hours Best Time: September to April Additional Information Boat safaris in the Muthurajawela wetlands are a major attraction for […]

Wilpattu National Park Sum up Wilpattu National Park is a contender as the most beautiful national park in Sri Lanka – and that’s quite a claim. Such is the beauty of the trees that at times you might imagine yourself in a landscaped garden. The biggest attraction, though, is the chance to see a Sri

Birdwatching on Mannar Island Sum up Mannar Island is one of the best spots in Sri Lanka for spotting migratory birds, as well as other animal species. The Giant’s Tank, a feat of agricultural engineering when it was constructed more than 1,500 years ago, is now also popular for boating and fishing. Duration: N/A Best

6 Best Water-Sport Activities in Sri Lanka Sum up The tropical island of Sri Lanka is a great place for water-sports, with hundreds of miles of beaches and some major rivers offering the chance to soak up the sun and have fun. Discover just some of the best activities on the water in Sri Lanka:

Kitesurfing in Sri Lanka Sum up Kalpitiya is not just the finest kite surfing destination in Sri Lanka, it is also one of the best in the world. This laid-back spot is not Sri Lanka’s only kite surfing destination – you can also take to the water on Sri Lanka’s north-west coast in the popular

Scuba Diving in Sri Lanka Sum up Sri Lanka’s western, southern and eastern coastal belts are prime spots for scuba diving. Swim through the alluring turquoise water in the shallows and watch colourful tropical fish dart through the intricate corals, before heading out to the deeper waters of the Indian Ocean and diving in search

Windsurfing in Sri Lanka Sum up Sri Lanka’s surrounding Indian Ocean waters are ideal for windsurfing, and the monsoon weather patterns are such that one half of the island’s coastal waters are always in season for water-sports. The west coast town of Bentota is popular for windsurfing with water and wind conditions best during the

Anawilundawa Wetlands Sum up Anawilundawa, meaning ‘seven wetlands or tanks’ in Tamil, is the second largest Ramsar wetland in Sri Lanka. This is a very important wetland for many resident and migratory birds and its proximity to Colombo and Negombo makes this excellent day’s visit for birdwatchers stay in or close to Sri Lanka’s capital.