Tour Plan
| Day | Itinerary | Programme / Activity | Overnight Hotel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 01 | Airport / Kitulgala | Kitulgala | |
| Day 02 | Kitulgala / Nuwaraeliya | Makandawa Forest Birding Victoria Park Nuwaraeliya | Nuwaraeliya |
| Day 03 | Nuwaraeliya | Horton Plain National Park Birding | Nuwaraeliya |
| Day 04 | Nuwaraeliya / Sinharaja | Afternoon walk Sinharaja | Sinharaja |
| Day 05 | Sinharaja | Sinharaja Birding | Sinharaja |
| Day 06 | Sinharaja / Yala | Yala Afternoon safari | Yala |
| Day 07 | Yala | Yala Full Day Safari | Yala |
| Day 08 | Yala / Hikkaduwa | Bundala National Park | Beach |
| Day 09 / 13 | Beach | Whale watching Diving Snorkeling Beach leisure | Beach |
| Day 14 | Beach / Airport |
KITULGALA FOREST RESERVE (MAKANDAWA FOREST RESERVE)
Location- south west.22km east of avissawella,14km south east of yatiyanthota
Habitat- A fairly large tract of rainforest,just across the kelani river
Best time to visit- any time of year
The Kitulgala Forest Reserve, which spans 1,155 hectares, was established with the primary aim of safeguarding the catchment area of the Kelani River. This reserve is a secondary lowland rainforest that gradually transitions to higher elevations. The reserve’s rainforest ecosystem, which is similar to the Sinharaja Rain Forest, is home to a variety of endemic flora and fauna, as well as picturesque waterfalls such as the Makulu Ella and Lenakiri Ella.
Endemic birds – Red faced malkoha,sri lanka drongo,sri lanka spurfowl,sri lanka jungle fowl,sri lanka wood pigeon,Black capped bulbul,sri lanka scimitar babbler,orange billed babbler,brown capped babbler,ashy headed laughingthrush,sri lanka gray hornbill,yellow fronted barbet,crimson fronted barbet,white throated flowerpecker,crimson backed flameback woodpecker,red back flameback woodpecker,sri lanka green pigeon,sri lanka myna,sri lanka blue magpie,spot winged thrush,green billed coucal,layards parakeet,sri lanka hanging parrot,serendib scops owl,chestnut backed owlet,white faced starling,sri lanka swallow
SINHARAJA MAIN AND BIOSPHERE RESERVE
Location- south-central 33km south of ratnapura, 11 km south of kalawana, 51 km north east of galle
Habitat- very large tract of rainforest, partly logged and regenerating
Best time to visit- any time of year
Situated in the southwest region of Sri Lanka, Sinharaja forest reserve is the only remaining primary tropical rainforest in the country and is recognized as a significant biodiversity hotspot. The forest in question spans across an expansive area of 36,000 hectares and represents a valuable repository of endemic flora and fauna. The reserve is home to a diverse array of life forms, including indigenous trees, insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.
Endemic birds – Red faced malkoha, sri lanka drongo, sri lanka thrush, sri lanka spurfowl, sri lanka jungle fowl, sri lanka wood pigeon, Black capped bulbul, sri lanka scimitar babbler, orange billed babbler, brown capped babbler, ashy headed laughingthrush, sri lanka gray hornbill, yellow fronted barbet, crimson fronted barbet, white throated flowerpecker, crimson backed flameback woodpecker, red back flameback woodpecker, sri lanka green pigeon, sri lanka myna, sri lanka blue magpie, spot winged thrush, green billed coucal, layards parakeet, sri lanka hanging parrot, serendib scops owl, chestnut backed owlet,white faced starling,sri lanka swallow
HORTON PAINS
Location-south central.18 km south of nuwara eliya
Habitat-cloud forest, grassland
Best time to visit- any time of year
The Horton Plains National Park, located at an altitude of 2,100-2,300 m, covers the largest plain in the central hills of Sri Lanka and consists of montane grassland and cloud forest habitats. The region is celebrated for its remarkable ecological wealth, with an abundance of plant and animal species, many of which are exclusive to the area. Moreover, the plains are renowned for their breathtakingly beautiful landscape, which adds an extra layer of value to this treasured conservation area.
Sri lanka whistling thrush,sri lanka thrush,sri lanka wood pigeon,orange billed babbler,sri lanka spurfowl,crimson back flameback woodpecker,dull blue flycatcher,scimitar babbler,sri lanka bush warbler,spot winged thrush,sri lanka white eye,white throated flowerpecker,sri lanka swallow,yellow eared bulbul
Yala National Park
This park is 378 sq. miles in extent and is a most famous and well-developed National Park in the Island. You could observe Elephants in herds of varying sizes, Leopards, Wild Boar, Wild Buffalo, Crocodiles, Peacocks Jackals, Sloth Bear and other animals. The Bird life comprises 130 species including the resident and Migrant Birds. Painted Stalks, Serpent Eagle, Sea Eagle and Pelicans add colour to the birds’ life in the park