wasgamuwa 03042015
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[wasgamuwa tour] 1
EXPLORERS
WASගමුWA
DAY 010600hrs Departure from Battaramulla
Reach Pasyala & Join with IG
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Proceed to Kurunegala via Giriulla
0830hrs Breakfast at Dambadeniya
Pick up Jayantha from Kurunegala
Proceed to Digana via Madawala
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1100hrs Join with Suranga, Nandana & Weerasinghe from Digana
Proceed to Hasalaka via MahiyanganaPurchase Packed Lunch from Mahiyangana & Proceed to Wasgamuwa NP
1230hrs Reach Wasgamuwa National park EntranceWASGAMUWA NATIONAL PARK located in the districts of Matale and Polonnaruwa and bordered by the 'Mahaweli' and 'Amban' rivers, stretches an impressive 36,948 hectares. It was declared a National park in 1984, making it the only one in the Central Province. Home to a huge variety of flora and fauna (23 species of mammal - including elephants and bears, 143 birds, 8 amphibians, 17 fresh water fishes, 17 reptiles, 50 butterflies and 150 plants), this park is truly a paradise for the nature lover. With < many small scale ancient tanks and several other ruins and ancient religious sites the park also has significant historical importance. For keen hikers, it is also home to the 'Sudu Kanda' mountain range (about 470m above sea level)
Proceed to River for a Bath & Lunch
1430hrs Departure for Safari
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1800hrs Come Back to the NP Gate
1900hrs Check in at Aligama Cottage
Start feeling Alcohol pumping through your veins
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Dinner at Aligama Cottage
Overnight Stay at Aligama Cottage
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DAY 020800hrs Breakfast at Aligama Cottage
0900hrs Departure
Proceed to Pitawala Pathana
Sera Ella
Mini Worlds End
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Pitawala Pathana
Riverston Tower
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1500hrs Lunch at Matale Rest House
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