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Parei Walla Beach When you come to Tangalle town and walk a short distance along the road that runs near the hospital and police headquarters, you can reach this beautiful beach. A shallow sea, a large beach can be seen here. Also, because of the sea coast with coral reefs, it has become a very attractive place for diving

Weherahena Temple Weherahena ( Veherahena) is popular temple among the buddhist pilgrims. Although there is nothing of historical significance, the story of the temple is quite interesting. In addition, the temple is said be the largest and the first tunnel temple in the world. The even though it is said this temple was adobe to arhath bikkus in the ancient Sri Lanka, the story of the temple starts during the early part of the 20th centaury. The Most Rev. Parawahera Rewatha Thero was sent to Weherahena area in the early part of centaury as a punishment by his teacher. Weherahena was just a mound of 1/2 acre of think Jungle with only a Bodhi Tree. It is said that Ven. Revatha Thero came only with an blanket, mattress and the bowl. He managed to get the villagers organised and built a small clay house for him self but soon came with a grand idea of building the largest buddha statue in the world. He also wanted to build a tunnel temple as in ummaga jathaka story.With the support of Anagarika Dharmapala, one of the leaders in Buddhist Revival of Sri Lanka and India, Anagarika Dharmapala kept the foundation stone to the temple in 1939 with great blessings. The 600 feet tunnel was fist build by excavating the mound of earth. Once this was completed, the 88 cubit (39 metres) buddha statue was started. The statue was completed in 1976. The whole length of the tunnel is decorated with various scenes from Jataka stories. The cover over the buddha statue has been build with the financial assistance of a generous donor from Japan after 1976.

Coconut Tree Hill Having made its way to almost every traveller’s Instagram profile when they visit Mirissa, the Coconut Tree Hill is a must-do when you’re in Mirissa. The Coconut Tree Hill is a private coconut estate with a nearby temple set on a high cliff overlooking the glistening waters of the Indian Ocean and the untouched stretch of golden beach. Located in proximity to the town, the hill can be accessed throughout the day or night; at no cost. A short, exciting trek from the base to the summit of the hill or ‘dome’ takes you about 10 minutes through the coconut estate before you’re left in awe at the most stunning view of Mirissa and its golden coast. The Coconut Tree Hill is definitely one to add to your bucket list in Sri Lanka as it’s the perfect place to watch a bold, island sunset from. The dome shaped hill is picturesque with its towering, symmetrical coconut trees against a blue sky that blends well with the sea, provides the ideal spot for your travel pictures! Sunset chasers should get to the hill inorder to secure the best viewing spot as this famed attraction never sees a day without a visitor!

Maligakanda Rajjurubandara Temple, a special sacred place in the south. This Rajjurubandara temple is located on a hill in the beautiful village of Urumutta in the Matara district of the southern province. The ancient Rajjuru Bandara Temple or the historic Gatbaru Rajamaha Vihara is a sacred place of special historical importance. Urumutta is so important because it is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Rajjurubandara. The history here dates back to the days of King Varagamba. That was when the King of Ruhunu Maya was hiding in the two countries and organizing the army. Lord Rajjuru Bandara has helped a lot to unify the government by providing protection and shelter to the king. Legend has it that this temple was built after the unification of the country as a gesture of gratitude. Lord Rajjurubanda has been known as a leader who ruled the area very righteously and was loved by the people. After his death, the people of Urumuthe were motivated to deify Rajjuru Bandara as God because of his righteous rule. The people of that time built the Urumutta Rajjurubandara temple for their leader, who believed in this deity, and offered prayers for him.Lord Rajjurubandara is known as a god who blesses the good and punishes the bad. At present, many people flock to this place to pay their respects and enjoy the beautiful 68 environment there. Lord Rajjuru Bandara is considered to be a close friend of Kataragama God. Lord Rajjuru Bandara is known as a king who spread his power all over the vast Ruhunu country. This is known as a sacred place where such a universally revered deity resides.

Biso Dola Ella This is my attempt to bring you closer to another historical heritage of ours located in Malimbada local council area of Matara district in the southern province, which combines beauty as well as historical heritage... From Telijjawila junction on the main road from Matara towards Akurassa, on the main road leading towards Weligama, the entrance road to Telijjawila Central High School is located. The history of this Biso Valley dates back to the era of the Waragamba King and legends say that the King of Waragamba used to hide in this area. Also, in the past, the local kings of Ruhuna ruled this area and there are legends that the queens of those kings came to bathe in this place. It is possible to think that Bisovarun Diya na Dola became Biso Dola in later times. In the past, the area where this Biso River is 60 located was known as the oath field and the elders of the village say that in the past, there was a stone pillar here that was used to place the hands of those involved in the proceedings to swear. Starting from a group of small streams from the top of a high rock, this stream has flowed very impressively through the granite rocks in the past, but today that scene cannot be seen and the stream can be seen flowing down in two tracks. Out of the two tracks, one track has an old form and the other track has recently been created with the intervention of Malimbada local council. An inscription there testifies that the queens who came to worship at Devinuwara Sri Upulvan Temple in the past came to the historical place called Muhandiram Valava located in this area and it is also believed that this place was named Biso Dola because those queens came to bathe in this place. It is felt that there are many secrets of the past hidden in the environment full of beauty and mystery and in the past, the Badi Delgasa tree that was above this place was covering this area as a wild tree, but as a result of many short-sighted human activities, it has collapsed many years ago. Losing the system itself. However, thanks to the intervention of people with beautiful hearts who love nature, it is a matter of happiness that these rivers have been preserved to this extent for future generations. Not only in the Telijjawila area but also the people living in the surrounding villages come to bathe here and Biso stream has also managed to attract tourists. I hope to bring you more information about this beautiful Biso river in the future. I see it as the responsibility of all of us to protect this historical heritage.

Thalpe Beach Talpe Beach is a beach located near the city of Galle in the southern province of Sri Lanka. It is a popular tourist destination among locals and foreigners. The villagers say that around 50 years ago, rock pools were cut from corals and the pools here were used to soak coconut husks to separate coconut coir.Some pools are filled with sand. The best time to visit is early morning from March to April. Travel about 11.2 kilometers from Galle city towards Matara and then meet the Talpe beach. Currently, Talpe beach can be called as one of the most attractive beaches for local and foreign people and a beautiful place to have fun.

Hathmale Ella Satmala Ella or Hatmale Ella flows silently in Pallegama local council belonging to Deniaya town. Satmala Falls is the highest waterfall in Gingaga, formed by water streams on the top of Gongala mountain at 3900 feet in Deniya. This is known as Satmala Ella due to the fact that the water falls on the platforms here. Among the waterfalls around Deniya, the most beautiful waterfall is Hatmala Ella or Satmala Fall. This is Al The distance to the waterfall on the Pallegama road from Deniya is 12 km. Turn right from the highway and travel for another 2 km. It is called Satmala Ella because it has seven mahals made of granite stones. Satmala Falls, which is 45 meters high and 10 meters wide, is the 68th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka. There is also a sign posted indicating that it is a dangerous area, so it is wise to avoid unsafe diving, but there are places to swim here as well. But even now many lives have been lost here.

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Hambanthota Harbour Magampura Mahinda Rajapakse Port located in Tissamaharama in Hambantota District was inaugurated in January 2008. Opened on November 18, 2010, there are 3 temples here. This port, which has been completed with financial support from the Chinese government, is the world's first inland port. The investment in the first phase is A.D. 361 million, of which 85% was provided by China's One-Same Bank. Hambantota International Port is a deep water port located in Hambantota, Sri Lanka. It was opened on 18 November 2010 and is the second largest port in Sri Lanka after Colombo Port. In 2020, the port handled 1.8 million tonnes of LPG and dry bulk cargo.

Polhena Beach Polhena beach can be pointed out as one more beautiful color that colors the city of Matara. The ocean that exudes exquisite elegance is sometimes stubborn. Sometimes village. Sometimes quiet. Sometimes severe. Sometimes it's mysterious. But the Polhena beach located in a lovely quiet environment is one of the most beautiful resorts that has won local and foreign tourist attraction. The location itself is amazing. And the beach is a great place for swimming, relaxing and entertainment. This is a beach that is located in such a way that you can relax comfortably. It can be called as the most naturally created water hole that can be enjoyed by everyone, big and small. It has been created for the comfort of the man himself. The shallow sea separated from the deep sea was clear for us. The opportunity to engage in water sports is also provided. There are also facilities for bathing in clean water after bathing in sweat. It is a place that not only brings joy to those who feel lonely, but also brings companionship to erase loneliness. Further talking about its beauty, although there are coral reefs in this sea, today such valuable ecosystems have become ruins due to some wrong actions of our own people. It is our responsibility and duty to protect such ecosystems. And the pole fishing industry is also an opportunity to increase the beauty of this area. It is a special and exciting opportunity for the tourists who come here to see it. But due to the harshness of that industry, those industrialists have had to abandon it today. But we can meditate by looking at the man holding a beilipitta on top of a tree planted horizontally. It is very difficult for me to avoid that vision when it looks like a painting. Polhena beach can be pointed out as one more beautiful color that colors the city of Matara. The ocean that exudes exquisite elegance 43 is sometimes stubborn. Sometimes village. Sometimes quiet. Sometimes severe. Sometimes it's mysterious. But the Polhena beach located in a lovely quiet environment is one of the most beautiful resorts that has won local and foreign tourist attraction. The location itself is amazing. And the beach is a great place for swimming, relaxing and entertainment. This is a beach that is located in such a way that you can relax comfortably. It can be called as the most naturally created water hole that can be enjoyed by everyone, big and small. It has been created for the comfort of the man himself. The shallow sea separated from the deep sea was clear for us. The opportunity to engage in water sports is also provided. There are also facilities for bathing in clean water after bathing in sweat. It is a place that not only brings joy to those who feel lonely, but also brings companionship to erase loneliness. Further talking about its beauty, although there are coral reefs in this sea, today such valuable ecosystems have become ruins due to some wrong actions of our own people. It is our responsibility and duty to protect such ecosystems.And the pole fishing industry is also an opportunity to increase the beauty of this area. It is a special and exciting opportunity for the tourists who come here to see it. But due to the harshness of that industry, those industrialists have had to abandon it today. But we can meditate by looking at the man holding a beilipitta on top of a tree planted horizontally. It is very difficult for me to avoid that vision when it looks like a painting. 44 While enjoying all these joys, there are some things that we should keep in mind. That is, it can be pointed out the risk of going to the deep sea at will by being careless and not knowing one's size. Apart from this, it is dangerous to have fun at your own discretion against the instructions given by the coast guard officers. Since those dangerous places are clearly marked, we should make sure to pass those places and avoid going near them. Youth is mischievous. It is a normal situation that this mischievousness leads to various experiments. But the best example that it doesn't always fit can be shown in the dangerous places mentioned in these places. Many people have lost their lives due to not heeding the advice. Among them, without classifying the educated as the uneducated, we can point out the lives that have been sacrificed to the sea in the past, if necessary. The reason I am saying this is because in such cases it is more important to be aware and follow the instructions given. Due to these dangerous conditions, today it has become a tourist attraction but it has also become a place where people are killed. Therefore, it is important for people who go to bathe there to be careful about it. Also, due to the unfortunate incidents, life-saving services have also been started at that place. They have managed to save many lives due to this service.

Mirijjawila Botanical Garden After the royal period, the construction of botanical gardens in Sri Lanka begins at a time when Sri Lanka has become a colony of the English nations.Accordingly, Peradeniya Botanical Garden was established in 1826, Haggala Botanical Garden in 1861 and Gampaha Botanical Garden in 1876. After 131 years, the country's first dry zone botanical garden was built in the Mirijjawila area of Hambantota in 2008. Mirijjawila is located close to Magampattu in Hambantota district, and this area can be called as a thick forest area with thorn bushes with plants such as andara and cactus. This area remains a bushy area with thorn bushes due to various plantations in the past. In the year 2006, pimburapat was prepared for the construction of dry zone botanical gardens in Mirijjawila area. In this area with low nutrient soil and dry soil, at the beginning of the garden, a steady water supply was first applied and then nutrient soil was added. Around the year 2008, the planting of trees in the garden was started. 81 The first part of the park is arranged as a mixed zone. The area has been colored with the use of colorful flowering plants using special landscaping techniques. There are plants like pinna, marathondi, galandara, kosbatti etc. and plants that produce purple, white, red flowers etc.In the dry zone botanical garden, in order to demonstrate the evolution of plants botanically, separate zones have been established for education in such a way that the variety of plants found in the dry zone can be studied, and the related plants have been planted so far. The dry zone contains many types of drugs used in local Ayurvedic medicine. Conservation zones for all these types of medicines have now been established in the Mirijjawila Dry Zone Park. We who are used to imported fruits sometimes don't even know many types of local fruits. All underutilized fruit species with numerous species and all plants with timber value have been planted here in a separate zone. The main objectives of establishing the park are ex-situ conservation of arid and semi-arid species, education about little known and underutilized plants of arid zone, specialization in landscape enhancement of arid zone and promotion of medicinal plants, botany and floristry. Learning and training in cultivation and promoting eco-tourism etc. Various species of animals can also be seen in this botanical garden, and peacocks are more common. Rabbits, as well as birds caught our eye. We visited the park at sunrise, the beginning of a day, and in the evening, when the sun sets, to bring its true beauty closer to you. In-situ conservation is 82 entrusted to the Department of Wildlife and Forest Conservation, while off-site conservation is done by the Department of Botany. According to the park authorities, about 90% of the works of the Mirijjawila Dry Zone Park spread over an area of 300 acres have been completed. They will be able to complete these activities in another five years and present a beautiful dry zone park to the people. We must remember that it is the responsibility of all of us to preserve the history of the Sri Lankan plant community, and as a garden, it attracts tourists from all over the world. The front of the botanical garden is also beautifully landscaped, and the area has been reserved for all the tourists visiting the garden to eat and provide sanitary facilities. Shops have even been installed for the needs of tourists in this beautifully designed area. Come to Mirijjavila to visit Sri Lanka's first dry zone botanical garden and contribute to the preservation of this garden that you should contribute to the future. Do not leave any items you bring in the park, and arrange to take them back. Do not harm any plant species in the garden. Contribute to the conservation of flora and fauna.

Yala National Park It is the main national park spread over a large area in the south-west of Sri Lanka. Although this reserve, which belongs to both Uva and Southern provinces, is 979 square kilometers in size, only 141 square kilometers of land is open to the public. Most of the reserve is scrubland, but this is a park that is populated by a variety of ecosystems, including forested areas, springs, rivers, and scrubland. These scrublands are populated by scattered rocky outcrops. The park provides habitat to a large number of animal species. Yala Reserve has the largest leopard population in the world. However, large nocturnal carnivores have to work hard to find their prey, and finding prey often depends on luck. Among the large animals that live here are Asian elephants, crocodiles, wild boars, buffaloes and gray lions. Flowering cranes, Ceylon sandcocks and Indian peacocks are also found in the park. And leeches flock to the wetlands. The Wildlife Conservation Center and Sarachaka Bungalow were destroyed by the Tsunami on 26th December 2004. Among the casualties were the employees of Sarachaka Bungalow and foreigners. The reason why animal lives were not destroyed in a big way is that the animals that sensed the coming of the tsunami fled to higher ground. Later, the Yala Park was reopened. One of the two oldest national parks in Sri Lanka. Yala Park This was announced on 25th February 1983. Yalai is the famous park of our country. Also, this park is very well known in Sri Lanka even abroad. Yala Forest was used as a hunting ground by the British since 1900. It was designated as a hunting reserve in 1900. In 1908 it was declared a sanctuary. Later, the Yala forest was divided into five zones and zone number one was elevated to a national park on 25 February 1938. Later the remaining four zones were also declared under Yala Park. There is also a strict nature reserve within the park.