Sri Lanka A Magnificent Ecotourism Gem

Sri Lanka is a teardrop-shaped island that rests on the Indian Ocean and adds grace to the continent of Asia

. Embracing the unparalleled grace of Mother Nature and awe-inspiring cultural treasures, Sri Lanka is one of the prominent ecotourism destinations where one can sojourn the untamed natural destinations and make concerted efforts for preserving the ecological system of the earth.

Millions of vacationers from all over the globe lay hands on air tickets to Sri Lanka for taking delights in eco tours and helping the local communities for sustaining the charm of nature. Skim through some of the mesmerizing ecotourism destinations in Sri Lanka where one can have a whale of time and lend hand in promoting ecotourism.

Yala National Park

The most popular ecotourism destination in Sri Lanka, Yala National Park is the largest agglomeration of protected areas in the country. The spectacular park is brimming with marvelous natural as well as historical wonders. Dotted with diverse ecosystems including Moist Monsoon Forest, Dry Monsoon Forests, Semi Deciduous Forests, Thorn forests, Grasslands, fresh water & marine wetlands, sandy beaches, assorted flora and fauna, the spectacular national park never dismays the hearts of vacationers who book airline tickets to Sri Lanka for eco tours.

Bundala National Park

Another amazing treasure trove of marvels of nature, Bundala National Park is located about 250km southeast of Colombo and shows up on the itinerary of almost every vacationer travelling on airline tickets to Colombo.The thorny scrub jungle illumes with pristine beaches, picturesque lagoons and 383 species of plants and 32 diverse species of mammal. The sprawling National Park is an abode of spotted deer, rare pangolin, grey langur monkeys and fascinating array of birds. Designated as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO, Bundala National Park is the fourth biosphere reserve in Sri Lanka and makes for an apt ecotourism destination for tourists.

Horton Plains National Park

Horton Plains National Park sitting on the highest plateau of Sri Lanka is a rendezvous to convene with the Mother Nature. The wealth of biodiversity and endemic species make the enchanting park, a leading ecotourism spot and truly pays off for the money spent on cheap airline tickets to Sri Lanka. The spectacle of captivating landscape embracing the splendid rolling hills wrapped up with verdant forest and grasslands evoke ecstasy and give an eternal peace. One can also feast eyes on assorted range of flora (57 species, 29 endemic to Sri Lanka), 24 species of mammals and 87 species (14 of which are endemic).

Sinharaja Rainforest

The mesmerizing forest steeped in history and mystery, Sinharaja Rainforest is a star ecotourism destination in Sri Lanka. Revered as Tropical Lowland Rainforest or Tropical Wet Evergreen Forest, it is a heaven that brims with wonderful repository of Sri Lanka's endemic species found no where else in the world. There are enticing birds, unique mammals and beautiful butterflies. Birds like Sri Lanka wood pigeon, green-billed coucal and white-headed starling while reptiles and amphibians namely microhylid and rough-nose horned lizard are considered as endangered species. Comb tail, black ruby barb, cherry barb and goby are among the threatened freshwater fishes found in Sinharaja Rainforest.

by: Sam Walker

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