Udawalawa National Park (West): New Addition to Wildlife Tourism in Sabaragamuwa
 
A new entrance from Weligepola, Handagiriya to the Udawalawe National Park (West) is being developed by the Ministry of Tourism of the Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council (SPC) in collaboration with the Dept. of Wildlife Conservation. Hon Athula Rahubaddha, the Minister of Tourism, SPC and other relevant officers visited the site on March 08, 2011 to review the progress of development of the new entrance. This development will provide an outstanding experience to wildlife lovers and they will also get the opportunity to visit some lesser-known archaeological sites which are scattered over the area. This new access is approximately 170 km away from the Capital and can be reached through Colombo–Badulla highway (A4) off Balangoda via Weligepola or  Colombo-Embilipitiya road off Godakewela.

 

     
 

SIRIPADA SEASON (11-12-2011 to 05-05-2012)

 
  Sri Pada is the only mountains in the world where four major religions get together and worship. To the Buddhist, the imprint found on the summit of the mountain is the hallowed footprint of the Lord Buddha hence the Name ?SriPada?. To the Hindus, the footprint is that of God Shiva. To the Christians, it is the footprint of St. Thomas, and to the Islam, it?s the foot print of Adam, hence the title ?Adam?s peak?.  

 

 
     
  Padawigampola Homestay is ready to launch.
   
  With its hypnotizing scenic beauty, Padawigampola home stay adds up yet another excitement to the wide range of tourism components currently available in Sri Lanka. Tourism here is a completely fresh and authentic experience for the visitors, since most of its landscape is still untouched and the exotic beauty of it is as yet waiting to be explored together with unique rural lifestyle of Sri Lankans.  

 

 
 
   
 
 
   
   
 
   
 
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We are looking forward to welcome you to our province –Sabaragamuwa:an absolute year-round delight for visitors. During your visit here, you will be treated to the World’s Heritage Sites,fragile beauty
   

of unique flora and fauna, mystic valleys, overflowing rivers, waterfalls, rural tranquillity blended with unparallel hospitality. In addition to the breathtaking scenery Sabaragamuwa is also known for its cultural activities, with fascinating pre-historic and historic sites, lively festivals and, more interestingly, a wide range of precious and semi-precious gems create an opportunity to experience and celebrate all that makes us proud.

There is always a Sabaragamuwa experience to please every visitor. Let your adventure begin!

     
   

Hon. Athula Kumara Rahubadda
Minister of Tourism

     
   
     
   
     
   
   
   
     
   
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