Lanka Pictures Page: September 2015

Saturday, September 26, 2015

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Sunday, September 20, 2015

Bopath Falls

The Bopath Falls cascades in the shape of a bo (Ficus religiosa) tree (hence its name) and is the most comprehensively studied fall in Sri Lanka. Its source is the Kurugana River that later joins the Kaluganga River at Kurugaomaodara.

The average temperature of the area is 26.9 - 27.8 degrees Celsius and the annual rainfall of the fall's catchment area is 5080mm. The mean speed of the flow is 6 cubic metres per second. The upper reach of the fall is made up of granite and biotite virin, and is covered by sand. The water from the fall irrigates the paddy fields of the Udakada and Kuruwita areas.

The surrounding plant and tree life includes attikka (Ficus racimosa), kumbuk (Terminalia arjuna), midella, dun (Doona spp), para (Wormia suffruticosa), ginihota (Cythia spp), rathmadiya, ketala (Lagenendra oveta), Beduru (Dryneria spp), orchids, varieties of meewana (Madhca) badal, hanassa, makulu and beduru. Animal species include wild boar, Meemina deer and reptiles, and the water is home to many species of fish including bulathhapaya, lellu, magura, korali, sonnu and eel. In addition to its rich bio-diversity, the fall is also steeped in folklore. One such story tells how a youth from Colombo made a pilgrimage here, and on losing his way was helped and sheltered by a local village girl.

A love developed between the two and she became pregnant before his departure. He left, promising to return but never did. Overcome with grief, she took her own life by plunging into the fall. Villagers say that her ghost (which appears as a floating blue light) haunts the fall.

Another local belief is that a treasure trove lies somewhere within the fall and that one thousand human sacrifices are needed to retrieve it. Bopath Falls is in the Ratnapura District, Kuruwita Divisional Secretariat at Agalwatte village. Take the road from Columbo to Ratnapura and turn left along Devipahala road. After 3km the fall is reached. (The Dodam Falls is located close by).

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Sunday, September 13, 2015

Dunhinda Waterfalls of Sri Lanka

Dunhinda waterfall is one of largest waterfalls of Sri Lanka and which is at Soranathota of Badulla District Sri Lanka. Dunhinda waterfall is made by trowing of water from high gap of Badulu River. The waterways of Dunhinda waterfall are started from Uma Oya, Hal Oya and sme other small rivers at Bandarawela or Welimada area. Dunhinda Falls is at 2km off from Badulla - Mahiyangana road and about 10km from Badulla town. Clear walking path is available for access the falls. There are another small waterfalls available closed Dunhinda waterfalls. Some identify one of the as Small Dunhinda.

Dunhinda waterfall is one of beautiful waterfalls of Sri Lanka. Downside of Dunhinda there are three main reserviors of Sri Lanka called Randenigala, Rantambe and Victoria. Uma oya is directed to Rantambe. Uma Oya starts from Horton Plains and flows through Ambewela, Nuwaraeliya, Uva Paranagama, Welimada, Attampitiya, Haliela, Badulla and ended in Mahaweli River.

Several years ago, Badulla town was a large lake. In that period Dunhinda waterfall was not presented. Large Vine was blocked the way of Badulu River and then the city was a lake. The man called Ranhawadi Dhuraya aspect to remove this vine. He tried several time to remove it. Finnaly he could remove the vine and unfortunetly he was died course of slept. After removing the Vine water moves down with spreading. Then the Large and beautiful waterfall of Badulla was born and it identifis as Dunhinda.

Bathing and playing at waterfall is very danger because downside source is deep and consist of heavy rocks. The drama called "Dunhinda Addara" by Asoka Handagama is describes about related environment of Dunhinda.

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Saturday, September 5, 2015

Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka.

Arugam Bay surf beach is located 314 km from Colombo, 2 ½ km south of the small town of Pottuvil in the Ampara district of Dry Zone South-east coast of Sri Lanka.

Reaching Arugam Bay Sri Lanka
Arugam Bay can be reached from Colombo via Moneragala in 7 hour drive along the A4 main road.

Arugam Bay Beach, a wide sweeping sandy beach in front of the village of Arugam Bay is an attraction for swimming all year-round.

Arugam Bay's first international surfing competition was held by ISA (International Surfing Association) in the summer of 2004 despite the shocking destruction of the Tsunami On December 26, 2004, ISA returned again in 2005 to give the battered local economy of Arugam Bay a boost. The long, consistent right hand point break at the southern end of the Arugam Bay beach makes it the finest surf spot in Sri Lanka.

Arugam Bay Beach with its coral reef being home to an abundance of tropical fish affords delightful snorkeling opportunities.

Arugam Bay Surroundings
The beach isn’t the only attraction at Arugam Bay. The countryside of the village of Arugam Bay brings about loveliest sceneries that span over mangrove, jungle, lagoon, river, rice fields and dunes. Over and above such a landscape is a pair of National Wildlife parks that are home to mammals including Elephants and rich in birdlife. Moreover, the historical and archeological site of Buddhist temple called Magul Maha Vihara reveals the history of the site with its stone inscriptions.

Arugam Bay Surfing season
The surfing season in Arugam Bay starts in April and ends in October. During the season the wind is predominantly offshore.

Average water temperature: 28 degrees
Average air temperature: 32 degrees

Surf spots at Arugam Bay
Arugam Point, a long right hand break close to Arugam Bay, which has (on a good day) 2m waves and a 400m ride. Thirty minutes north of Arugam Bay by three wheeler taxi, Potuvil Point, bit smaller than Arugam Point, breaks off a long sandy beach.

South of Arugam Bay is another surfing point. Thirty minutes by three wheeler taxi and twenty minutes walk, Crocodile Rock, whenever there’s a sufficient swell, a fine spot for beginners and intermediate surfers.

Pottuvil Lagoon in Sri Lanka
Two kilometers inland from Arugam Bay is scenic Pottuvil Lagoon. Pottuvil Lagoon tour with a local fisherman is another joy at Arugam Bay: paddling out into the lagoon and through the scenic mangrove swamps vibrant with bird life, monitor lizards, crocodiles and elephants.

Off-shore Dolphin viewing at Arugam Bay Beach
The season for off-shore Dolphin viewing at Arugam Bay Beach is the period of May to September that falls within the high season of Arugam Bay: April to October. Two hour boat trip into sea affords the view of Dolphins.

Panama
12km south of Arugam Bay is Panama, the last inhabited village that precedes the Yala East National Park. Panama that stays somewhat inland yet intersects with lagoons is rich in bird life. The wide beach that seams endless, the lagoon of Panama, the area surrounding it, sand dunes and rock boulders, all combine to make an enchanting landscape. While water buffaloes are seen wallowing in water bodies, an odd elephant too could be seen in savannah-like grassland.

The pair of two huge rocky outcrops named Crocodile Rock and Elephant Rock at Panama, true to their names, are of resemblance to these creatures. Crocodile Rock, in addition to being a surfing spot, is also a favorite location of the wildlife lovers. So is the elephant rock; while the eagles sweep overhead, the elephants roam freely.

Okanda Sri Lanka
20km south of Panama is the village of Okanda that has a popular surfing spot. The village is home to a famous shrine located at the point god Skanda is believed to have landed on the island. The shrine is the starting point of overland pilgrimage, the long walk to Kataragama for 15-day festival in July at Kataragama, the domain of god Skanda. Okanda is also the entrance point of the Yala East National park of which the mangroves and Kumana reservoir resulted in a high population of aquatic birds.

Visit Yala East National Park Sri Lanka
Although Yala East National Park is the twin of Yala West (Yala Ruhuna National Park), access from one to other is hindered by the River Kumbukkan Oya that flows separating these twin sanctuaries. Similar to popular Yala West in terrain, Yala East too is home to leopards and other mammals. The sanctuary supports a sizable elephant population, though herds are smaller than Yala West.

Kumana Bird Sanctuary Sri Lanka
Kumana Bird Sanctuary, fed by a channel from the River Kumbukkan Oya is the focal point of Yala East National park. About 20 km into the park is Kumana reservoir of which mangroves host a wide array of aquatic birds where many nest in May and June. Among the birds most seen are painted storks, herons, egrets, Indian darters and little cormorants. Black-necked stork, one of rarest birds of Sri Lanka could also been seen at the park.

Kudumbigala Sri Lanka
A few kilometers inland from Okanda lies the Kudumbigala forest hermitage. Hundreds of caves there had given shelter to the Buddhist monks as far back as the first century BC.

Lahugala National Park Sri Lanka
About 15km inland from Arugam Bay, the main road passes through the scenic Lahugla National Park. Extensive Lahugala reservoir being the center piece, Lahugala Park draws a population of about 150 elephants during July and August, when the surrounding water bodies dry up. In the lush vegetation and the grass which grows in abundance, the herds of elephants find their feed. The reservoir also brings about the spectacle of aquatic birds enjoying the company of elephants.

Magul Maha Vihara, Lahugla (Yala East) Sri Lanka
Just east of Lahugala lies a cluster of ruins of the ancient Buddhist temple called Magul Maha Vihara built by King Dhatusena (515-526 AD). With the ruins of dagoba, vatadage, image house and well-persevered doormats called moonstones the location within the jungle has become all the more evocative.

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