Madu River Safari Archives

Madu River Safari- We enjoyed the lush mangrove forest.- By Dr harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com We broke the journey in Wadduwa Oak Ray Beach hotel, driving 6 hours from Kandy, via the Southern expressway from Kadawata. The next morning, we decided to drive down to Balapitiya along the Western coast, just one hour drive along the Colombo-Galle Road, to discover the secrets of the Madu River and explore the sounds and the sights of the lush mangrove forest, with many of my family members. The Madu River is in Balapitiya on the road to Galle, and we were told that this mangrove forest is a paradise for nature lovers. It is home to over 300 species of fauna from colorful birds like woodpeckers and kingfishers among others, and has over 22 small islands or you may call them the islets. We drove to the Nilwala Boatshed through a narrow-tarred road ...

A town located in the Galle District of the Southern Province in Sri Lanka ‘ Ambalangoda ‘ – By Malsha – eLanka Ambalangoda Beach Ambalangoda is a town located in the Galle District of the Southern Province in Sri Lanka. It is situated along the southwestern coast of the country, approximately 90 kilometers south of the capital city, Colombo. Ambalangoda is known for its rich cultural heritage, traditional mask-making, and vibrant performing arts. The town is famous for its traditional Sri Lankan wooden masks, which are intricately carved and painted by skilled artisans. These masks play a significant role in traditional rituals, ceremonies, and folk dances. Visitors to Ambalangoda can explore workshops and galleries where they can witness the creation process and even purchase masks as souvenirs. In addition to mask-making, Ambalangoda is also known for its traditional puppetry, known as “Raksha Keliya” or “Yak Keliya.” Puppet shows are performed ...