THE WILD ELEPHANT CENSUS IN SRI LANKA- Srilal Miththapala
The proposed elephant census that is to be conducted in a few months time by the Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWLC) has generated a lot of interest among the public. Obviously, it is not something that happens every day, and …
“I step out into the world in your comforting protection”
Last week Dimitri took this wonderful photograph, of a very small baby, gingerly venturing out into the open, in the protection of her gigantic mother….epitomizing the hope that we nurture in our hearts, that our future generations will be able …
The ‘Find Raja Project’ – A wrap up and brief look back – Srilal Miththapala
The initial idea for this endeavour came to me in September last year, when I was talking to my one- time colleague, and now an elephant researcher in his own right, Ashoka Rajeeva, about elephants and the Uda Walawe park …
“Find Raja” 17th Nov Update
As the excitement wears off, and the grind sets in, our weary team was in rather low spirits until Monday this week. Elephant sighting are in abundance in and around the North/ North East regions of the park with several …
The Search for ‘Walawe Raja’ of UdaWalawe National Park
- Srilal Miththapala The UdaWalawe National Park The UdaWalawe National Park (UWNP), situated in the south eastern region on Sri Lanka, encompasses an area of 30,812 h.a. and spills over two provinces, Sabaragamuwa and Uva ,and was declared as a …
Visas & Customs Formalities in Sri Lanka
Visas & Customs Formalities Visa regulations are simple. Tourists visiting Sri Lanka can enter the country with minimum formalities Citizens of countries offered visa on arrival can enter Sri Lanka without a prior visa and will be allowed (depending …
Tourism Ministry targets 35 percent growth by year end
Tourism Ministry targets 35 percent growth by year end With the tremendous growth in the tourism sector after ending the three –decades long war against terrorism, the Ministry of Tourism targets a 35 percent growth in the sector before the …
A journey through the wilderness: Lahugala
It was around 4.30 pm when a group of us passed through the gates and entered the Lahugala National Park. The evening light was casting shadows on the ground and the large trees and foliage were shading our path. As …
A little well of delight
There is a popular riddle that anyone schooled in this tropical island would have encountered. “Punchi lindey wathura rasai” – a little well filled with sweet tasting water. School children still ask this from one another regardless of it being …
Sri Lanka Spence to put US$78mn in hotels
Sri Lanka’s Aitken Spence group is planning to put 78 million US dollars in to the leisure sector after a war ended in Sri Lanka with new hotels in the south western coast being started first, an official said. "We …
