Habarana a sleepy little village located in the historical district of Sigiriya, home to verdant jungles and roads; crossed by wandering herds of animals. Ideal for nature lovers and culture buffs.
Visit the Minneriya National Park
This park is one of Sri Lanka’s most exciting national parks and is home to over 220 different species of animals, including mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. A safari through the Minneriya National Park is considered to be one of the best in safari experience in Asia, owing mainly to a large number of animals that can be witnessed! For those staying at a Habarana hotel the likes of Cinnamon Lodge Habarana, this park is 12 minutes away.
Elephant ride!
Elephant rides are one of the best experiences, as you will get to sit upon a full-grown elephant giving you a great view of the marvelous scenery and beauty of Habarana. It is not every day that you get to take a ride on the back of these majestic and intelligent creatures. Make sure to include this on your to-do list while in Habarana!
Go bird watching
Consider yourself to be an ornithologist? Then Habarana is the best place for you, as the lush forests around the city of Habarana are known to be home to a variety of avifauna. Take a stroll or a trek through the forests of Habarane and you will be amazed at the beauty of some of the exotic and marvelous birds that inhabit the area.
Ritigala Forest Monastery
Although much of the monastery is in ruins, there are still many features of the monastery complex which are still in good condition. These ruins are a symbol of the sophistication of the ancient civilizations in Sri Lanka.
Catalina Forbes is a travel writer who bases her content on many thrilling escapades experienced across the world. Google+
