| Arrival and transfer
to Belihuloya.
BELIHULOYA
This is a climatically transitional area, which links the dry and
wet zones at an altitude of less than 1500m. As a result, the vegetation
in consists of moist semi-evergreen forests, tropical savanna forests,
dry patana grasslands and montane temperate forests. The vegetation
in this environment has made this location an exciting one for the
serious as well as the casual nature lover. The average temperature
in the area is about 28.3 degrees Celsius and the mean annual rainfall
is between 1,875 and 2,500mm.
In the ancient times people living in this area have been engaged
in Agriculture and the Steel industry. It is said, that these villagers
have manufactured weapons like spears, swords and knives for the
one time great Sinhala king “Dutugemunu”. It is also said, that
the manufacturers of the world famous “Damascus sword’ were supplied
with steel by these villages.
If we were to look further back in time, even the presence of pre-historic
settlements were proved by the finding of skeletal remains of the
29,000 year old pre-historic man “Homosapien balangodensis” in this
area, during recent excavations.
Another very important aspect of this location - being situated
in the middle of the Hill and Low Countries -, is the presence of
a large number of beautiful locations and so many waterfalls not
forgetting the forests, grasslands, caves etc.
The great diversity of flora and fauna in this area has made this
a very important location for the casual and the serious nature
watcher
SCHEDULE
• Arrival & transfer to Belihuloya (160km from Colombo. 2½ hrs
travel time)
• Lunch on the way or at the River Garden Resort (Belihuloya) –
depending on flight arrival times.
• Afternoon at leisure.
• Dinner and Overnight stay at River Garden Resort – cottages or
similar.
| Day 2 - (‘Stag/Hen’) Activity
Day in Belihuloya Area |
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KINCHIGUNE
NATURE TRAIL
This diverse trail of approximately 06 kms begins at Kinchigune
Eco Lodge running alongside a riverine forest and the Belihuloya
river plots. It is an ideal opportunity to learn a bit about
the local agricultural systems and simple way of village living.
Along the way, you will also witness several types of beautiful
birds and butterflies and some charming waterfalls. The trail
finishes at Riber Garden Resort. The whole journey takes between
02 and 04 hours, depending on how often you want to stop for
rest, photos, or simply to take in the wonderful surroundings.
CANOEING IN SAMANALAWEWA
RESERVOIR
The still calm waters of the Samanalawewa reservoir are perfect
for canoeing. Whether you want to take your time and go for
a leisurely paddle for a couple of hours, perhaps venturing
out to the mouth of the Belihuloya River or spend an entire
day exploring the perimeter of the reservoir, you are sure
to have an unforgettable experience. The Samanalawewa reservoir
is named after the Sinhalese word ‘samanala’, meaning ‘butterfly’,
hinting not only at the terrific number of butterflies in
the area but also the actual shape of the reservoir. The word
‘wewa’ literally means ‘ tank’ (another term often used to
describe reservoirs). The surrounding mountains add to the
idyllic setting of the reservoir. All groups will be supplied
with an experienced guide and modern life jackets, and a proper
orientation will be offered for those who are new to canoeing.
SCHEDULE
• Morning activities after breakfast – Bride’s party do nature
trail from Belihuloya to Kinchigune while Groom’s group go
canoeing on the Samanalawewa reservoir.
• All meet for lunch at the Kinchigune Eco Lodge.
• Afternoon activities – Reverse of morning activities – Bride’s
party go canoeing on the reservoir while Groom’s group do
the reverse of the nature trail from Kinchigune back to Belihuloya.
• Dinner and Overnight stay at River Garden Resort – cottages
or similar.
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• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Noon wedding down by the Belihuloya river – a perfectly
natural setting for a perfectly special day!
• Wedding lunch in the shade of the trees near the river
(rainy day back-up in the River Garden Restaurant)
• Afternoon/evening of festivities – dancing and speeches
(optional band).
• Light evening supper and overnight at cottages or
similar.
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SCHEDULE
• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Today can be a day of relaxation or optional activities
like (Cycling, boating, nature trails etc.) are available.
• Lunch at the Resort or packed lunch to be provided
depending on activities chosen.
• Evening barbecue at the Kinchigune Eco Lodge.
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SCHEDULE
• Departure after breakfast to your next destination.
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make programmes. How ever we are flexible enough to do minor changes to the ready made itineraries, with out any charge. ? Please write to us.
Do you own programme – Visit the location and activity pages on our site and you will come across mini tours in all of those pages. By combining them you can design your own tour. We will complete it by adding on the hotels and other cultural locations you may require.
Your tour will be handled by an experienced travel consultant who will provide a personalized service.
Our programmes are offered in the following 3 standards. Accommodation options have been selected after careful evaluation.
Standard -Value: Basic but clean. With a typical Sri Lankan touch , relaxed atmosphere and personalized service at Small family / enterprise run operations.
Standard - 3 Star equal: Better comforts and facilities with extra comforts. Mostly large establishments with Standardized service.
Standard - Deluxe: High standards of quality, décor, service and much more, with many extra comforts and activities to indulge yourself. We have offered locations with a unique Sri Lankan individuality, measuring up to international standards. |
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| Tour operators/agents & tourism related web portals may contact with all information for special rates. |
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