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Rock Climbing

Sigiriya Rock Climbing (The Lion Rock)

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Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress and palace built by King Kashyapa during the reign of 473 – 495 which is standing majestically 660 feet straight up. It is located in the northern Matale district near the town of Dambulla in central province of Sri Lanka. One of the most striking features of Sigiriya is its Mirror wall. In the old days, it was polished so thoroughly that the king could see his reflection. The Mirror wall is painted with inscriptions and poems written by the visitors of Sigiriya. …

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The Gathering of Elephants watching Watching 2023

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Sri Lanka has some incredible wildlife experiences and to have the most memorable time here, it’s worth selecting a special wildlife-focused tour, which will take you to some of the very best spots on the island, including stunning national parks and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Wildlife watching is simply an activity that involves the watching of wildlife. It is normally used to refer to the watching of animals, and this distinguishes wildlife watching from other forms of wild- life-based activities, such as hunting and fishing.Slowly raise your binoculars, focus …

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hikkaduwa turtle watch 2023

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Turtle Beach is situated on the Galle Road in Hikkaduwa. The beach in Hikkaduwa is very popular for sea turtles. The turtles crowd around the area heading left from the main beach until a rocky division is reached. Sea turtles are characterized by a large, streamlined shell and non-retractile head and limbs. Unlike other turtles, sea turtles cannot pull their limbs and head inside their shells. Their limbs are flippers that are adapted for swimming, so they are vulnerable while on land.