Postal Codes - Sri Lanka

Postal Codes of Sri Lanka

Provice	Districts
Suthern province	Galle	Matara	Hambanthota
Western province	Colombo	Kalutara	Gampaha
Sabaragamuwa Province	Ratnapura	Kegalle
Uva province	Monaragala	Badulla
Central Province	kandy	Matale	Nuwara Eliya
North Western province	Kurunagala	Puttalam
North Central provice	Anuradapura	Polonnaruwa
Eastern province	Batticaloa	Ampara	Trincomalee
North provice	Jaffna	Mannar	Vavuniya
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SInharaja Forest

Sinharaja Forest Reserve is situated in the south-west lowland wet zone of Sri Lanka, within Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces. It is bounded on the

• north by the Napola Dola (stream) and Koskulana Ganga (river),

• south and south-west by the Maha Dola and Gin Ganga,

• west by the Kalukandawa Ela and Kudawa Ganga

• east by an ancient footpath near Beverley Tea Estate and by the Denuwa Kanda. Geographic location can be describe as latitude 6°21'-6°26' and , 80°21'-80°34'.
  
  
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Forest was notified as a heritage wilderness area on 21 October 1988 by the Gazette, no 528/14.  Before this act, most of the land of this area has been protected by Waste Land Ordinance on dated 3rd May 1875.  According to the act, total area of this reserve is 18899 acres and 12 perches and those areas are owned by government.

Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a one of the world famous rainforest in Sri Lanka. It’s a one of the world heritage. It was notified as a biosphere reserve as 1978 and notified as world heritage in 1988.  Sinharaja has huge biodiversity. Large numbers of animals, floras, birds and other kind of animals are living in Sinharaja. Among those, lot of floras and animals are endemic to Sri Lanka or Sinharaja. More than twenty endemic birds can be shown in this area.

• Ceylon Lorikeet

• Layard's parakeet

• Jungle and Spur Fowl

• Ceylon Wood Pigeon

• Grey Hombill

• Spotted wing Thrush

• Laughing Thrush

• Ceylon Blue Magpie

• White Headed Starling

Sinharaja is based  on cool climate and it recorded rainfall has reanged from 3600mm to 5000 mm and average temperatures from 18o C to 34 o C according to department of climatology.  Mainly rainfall is based on south west monsoon during May to July months and north – east monsoon during November to January.

Lot of kind of  fauna are living within this forest.  Preliminary list of the those,

• Mammals

• Birds

• Reptiles

• Amphibians

• Fishes

• Butterflies

Percentage of endemism is high among those all kind of faunas. When the consider of the birds, 20 of species can be seen in the forest out of 23 species endemic to Sri Lanka. Endemism among mammals and butterflies also greater than 50% . when the consider about threatened animals, those are leopard, Indian elephant .

According to the studies did by the Silva, 1985, there are two villages inside the forest. Those are situated in the south west area and north western sector of the reserve. Currently more than 5000 peoples are living in those villages. Their main occupation is related for the forest. Small number of peoples cultivate tea or rubber. At present visitors are few in numbers, mostly they are naturalists. Small entrance fee is charged for a person and it valid for a 6 pm of this day. Currently entrance  fee for a local visitor, 40 rupees, for a foreigner, 200 rupees. Accommodation facilities are made for the visitors and currently farther developing.

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Environment of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is a small island economy with a land area of 65,525 sq km, and located between 5. 54'and 9.52' north latitude of the equator and 79 39' and 81 53' east longitude. The climatic pattern of Sri Lanka is determined by the generation of monsoonal wind patterns in the surrounding oceans. Four basic seasons based on rainfall exist. These are, the south - west monsoonal period during May to September; an inter-monsoonal period during October–November; the north-east monsoonal period from December to February; and another inter-monsoonal period lasting from March to April.

Rainfall is monsoonal, convectional and digressional. 55% of the island's rainfall comes from the monsoons. The mean annual rainfall ranges between 900mm to 6000mm, with an island wide average of about 1,900 mm, which is about two and a half times more than the world annual mean of 750mm. The average rainfall varies from below 1000 mm in the arid regions of the dry zone (North West area and the southeast corner of the island), to over 5000 mm in the wet season in south west of the country. Thus on the basis of the rainfall regimes, the country is divided into three broad climatic zones

These are designated as the Wet Zone, Dry Zone and the Intermediate Zone. Sri Lanka is further divided into 24 agro-ecological regions based on rainfall expectancy, altitude, soil class, and landform.

The physiography of Sri Lanka comprise of three pen plains or erosion plains made up of a central highland massif, rising in tiers from a low gently undulating plain surrounding it and extending to the sea, (the lowest peneplain). Rising from the inner edge of the lowest peneplain, in a steep step of about 300 meters is the middle peneplain with a maximum elevation of about 800 m above sea level. Within it and rising from it in another step of 1000 to 1300 m is the highest peneplain at a general level of about 2000 m above mean sea level, but rising in places to 2300 to 2700 m (P.G. Cooray, 1984, Introduction to the Geology of Sri Lanka). 

A major part of the country is made up of Precambrian crystalline rocks, which constitute 90% of the land area (i.e., the Highland Complex, Vijayan Complex and Wanni Complex), with Miocene limestone sedimentary deposits extending from Puttalam to the Jaffna Peninsula. There are Jurassic deposits in Tabbowa and Andigama of the North-western province, and quaternary deposits in the coastal area (i.e., sand, sandstone, clay and gravels, and coral reef). Inland deposits of coral debris and gem-bearing gravels are mainly found in Sabaragamuva Province

There are 103 natural river basins with catchments ranging from 9 to 10,448 sq. km. Seventeen river basins have catchment areas of over than 1000 sq. km. The Mahaweli river, which is the longest river (3352 km), has the largest catchment area (10448 km ). Out of the 103 river basins, some are perennial flowing continuously throughout the year. The ephemeral rivers flow only during or immediately after periods of precipitation, and their flow is less than 30 days per year. The flows of the intermittent streams occur during certain times of the year and their seasonal flow usually lasts longer than 30 days per year

The mean annual temperature is approximately 27.5 C in most parts of the island's low-lying areas, while it 0 is around 18 C in the higher altitudes of the central part of the country. The average relative humidity varies from 70% during day to 95% in the night. Sri Lanka's varied climatic conditions and topography have given rise to a unique biological diversity. Biodiversity, which means diversity of life forms and the variety of systems in which life exists, is defined at three levels, namely, species diversity, genetic diversity and ecosystem diversity. It is significant that more than 35% of the flora are endemic to the country, while more than 65% of those found in the wet zone are endemic. Standing out among the fauna are 59 endemic species of land/fresh water crabs, while more than 50% of land snails, amphibians, and reptiles are endemic. The majority of the endemic species are found in the wet zone.

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Kalutara District

Kalutara famous for the robber and  coconut cultivation. Land square of the district is 1593 km2 . Lot of historical, cultural and other important places are situated in this area, as well as other districts. This area consists with the beautiful beach and it helps to attract the local and foreign tourists.

Some Important places in Kalutara

• Kalutara Bodhi (Temple)
• Pahiyangala (An prehistoric cave)
• Weheragala Kanda
• Rankothkowera temple
• Aluthgama Kande Viharaya.
• Lighthouse in Beruwala
• Bava Garden

 

Temples in Kalutara District

  Kalutara Bodhi

Kalutara Bodhi is located in the central of kalutara town. This is a one of the well-known temple among Buddhist people around the world. The Boo tree which is shown in this temple is one of the plants of the Sri Maha Bodhi, Anuradhapura and it planted in hundred years ago. In the left side   of the Bodhi, can be seen a huge pagoda ( chaithya) . This pagoda was created in 1942 year by ven. Aththadassi Medankara thero.

Aluthgama Kande Viharaya

This temple is situated in the kaluwamodara village, near the Aluthgama town. This place is well known among all Sri Lankan without any religious cleavage. One of the famous fane for Vishnu god is situated in this temple.  This temple established in 1734 year and it has lot of drawing which are related to drawings of Mahanuwara Era.

lately, one of the Statue of the Buddha is created in this temple. It can be describe as a one of the highest stand statue of the Buddha in Sri Lanka. This temple consists with a rest room with better facilitates for the multi days trips.

Veedagama Maha Maithiya Viharaya

This temple is situated in the 11 km away from Panadura town. This temple has long history and established in by Ven. Buddhagosha thero.

This temple was famous for a two reasons. The first one, Ven Buddhagosha thero, was in addition to being the first incumbent, was also a ‘Raja Guru’ (educator of kings) during the Kurunegala period. 

 He was said to be of South Indian (Chola) origin. The second one was Ven Maha Veedagama thero, who gained fame for matters related to not just religion, but also ‘manthara gurukam’. Ven Thotagamuve Rahula thero was a student of Maha Veedagama thero. According to one legend, the former took an overdose of the memory enhancer ‘Sarasvathie Thailaya’ and consequently was able to remember everything he heard. 

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Pothupitiya Walukarama Maha Viharaya

This temple is situated in north Pothupitiya village and established in 1850 year. One of the beautiful “Sandakadapahana” (moonstone) can be seen in this temple. And temple have statuary.

Pokunuvita  RaJa Maha Viharaya

This temple is situated in the Panadura – Horana road, 3 km away from the Veedagama temple mentioned earlier. According to some legendary, this temple started in 4th century. At this present, this temple is protected by department of Archeology. Some drawings which can be shown in this temple are identified as drawing of Mahanuwara Era.

 

Rankoth Vehera (Pagoda)

This temple is well-known temple among Sri Lankan Buddhists and its situated in Panadura area. According to the historical sources, this temple have long history and it was stared at the year 1810. Temple was famous due to Argument of Panadura. It was held on this temple. Currently this temple was developed by villagers and government. This temple has a Pagoda which was created in 1863 year. Temple has one of the Building called relic house and it was built at British Era.

Contact details

Ven. Dr. Kahapola Sugatarathna

Chief Incumbent

Rankot Viharaya

Panadura

T.P. 0094 38 22322423

Email : sugataratana_rankotviharaya@isplanka.lk

Web : http://rankotviharaya.org

Ashokaramaya

This temple is started at 1880 year. It is situated in Kalutara north, near the Kalutara Bodhi. This temple also has drawings which are related for the Mahanuwara Era.

Other Importat Places..

 

Richmond Castle

This is an ancient place which is situated in Payagala area, several miles from Kalutara Bodhi. After the visiting Kalutara Bodhi, everyone can go to watch this place easily. There are have lot of statues and those are created as Greek style. Owner of this palace was Don Athar de Silva and at this present, this is controlled by a board of caretakers.

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Colombo District

Colombo city is the capital of the Sri Lanka and its includes several ancient places. There are have more than 2000 historical places in Colombo according to the department of archaeology in Sri Lanka. As well as lot of ancient building situated in Colombo cinnamon garden area, most of them are built in more than 100 years ago.

Temples in Colombo area

  Deepadunna raamaya in Colombo

This temple in situated in Kotahena area. This temple is established in 300 years ago. After the year 1835, this temple developed under the Ven. Migettuwaththe Gunananda thero whos was famous for the Panadura Argument.

Bellanwila Raja maha Viharaya (temple)

This temple in situated in Dehiwala area at near the Dehiwala - Maharagama main road. This temple has long history. This temple is famous for the charisma of the Vishnu god. Specially the Bodhiya ( Bo tree ) which can be shown in this temple, is one of the old tree of the Lanka. Other special thing is Esala Perahara (procession) will be held in June month of every year.  

Web Site : www.bellanwila.org

Kotte Raja Maha Viharaya 

This temple was created in king Parakramabhahu era in between 1200 – 1250. Acording to the “Daladha wanshaya”, (An ancient book that wrote about tooth relic of Buddha) king 6th Parakramabhahu built a temple in this area for the tooth relic of Buddha. This temple is situated in 6 km away from Borella

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Gangodawila Vijayarama Raja maha Viharaya

Mahawanshaya (a book wrote about history of Sri Lanka) provides evidence that this temple was established by queen Vijayaba for in memoriam of king 6th Vijayaba. This temple situated in Wijerama, Nugegoda area.

Hunupitiya Gangaramaya

This temple is situated in central of Colombo and it has long history. Temple was established by Ven. Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala thero and currently incumbent is GalaBoda Siri Gnanissara thero. Specially can be mentioned, this temple conduct a procession with lot of cultural elements, Elephants in February month. This procession can be mentioned as the huge procession festival which conducts within the Colombo area.

 

Kuppiyawatta Jayasekaraamaya

This temple is situated in Maradana town. and established in 1823 year

Papiliyana Sunethradevi Viharaya

This temple is established in year 1417 by the king 6th Parakramabahu as a memorandum for his mother Sunethra devi. This temple is situated in Papiliyana town.

Contact details,

No. 102, Dehiwela Road, Pepiliyana,
Boralesgamuwa, Sri Lanka.

Tel: +94 (0) 11- 2717333
Fax: +94 (0) 11- 2728757
Mobile: +94 (0) 71- 4211295
E-mail: sunethradevi123@yahoo.com

Web : http://sunethradeviviharaya.org

Other important places

Galle face

This is a beautiful beach in Sri Lanka.  This place famous among tourists and most of them come for the leisure. In British control era, this place used for the conduct horse races.

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Road Distance Sri Lanka

Road distance among towns

distance shown in Kilometers (km)

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Devon Waterfalls

Devon Waterfalls

Name	Devon Waterfalls
Description	Diyawatanalla waterfall is situated in Alawathugoda village.  This water fall no so height. In the top has small gutter which is using to bathing and washing. Down at the waterfall have small gap in water way which used to enjoy children. Down area there has Diyawatanalla waterfall. It's very beautiful. In rainy season fall is better than others. This fall started at Udamala mountain and flows via forest and Moragasdowa area. Also Various types of monkeys can be seen in this area.
Traveling description	This fall is at between Thalawakele and Hatton and 7km far away from Thalawakele town
Height	25m
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Babarakanda waterfall

Babarakanda waterfall

Name	Babarakanda waterfall
Description	This waterfall is the highest in the whole of Sri Lanka and its height in meters in 241m. This waterfall is located in evergreen forest and it is formed by the Uduweriya Haputhale mountains via Kuda oya (river)
Traveling description	This waterfall is situated in the Badulla District, Handumulla area. From the Colombo - Badulla highway, turn left for Weerakoon village and continue for 5km to the fall. The terrain is relatively difficult, so a four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended
Height	241m - hieghst waterfall in Sri Lanka
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St.Clair waterfall

St.Clair waterfall

Name	St.Clair waterfall
Description	St.Clair waterfall is situated in a tea estate in Thalawakele of Sri Lanka. St.clair waterfall is a very beautiful and widest waterfall of Sri Lanka.becouse of its wide,some persons called as "little Nayagara" for this waterfall. This waterfall emerges in Kothmale river
Traveling description	Waterfall is situated in 5 km away from Thalawakale town
Height	25m
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Ravana waterfall

Ravana waterfall

Name	Ravana waterfalls
Description	Ravana waterfall is also one of very beautiful waterfall of Sri Lanka. It is situated at Badulla district. This waterfall is situated much closed to the Bandarawela - Wallawawaya road. Anyone travel along this way can be seen nice waterfall called Ravana falls. Ravana falls is not a single one. Number of Ravana falls available in closed area. Ravana cave temple, Dova Teple and Ravana fallls are related with legend story. When the conceterate about the name of this waterfall, it derive from the ancient story of Sri Lanka and India which called story of Rama and Ravana.
Traveling description	For the visit to Ramboda waterfall , stop vehicle and visit go along the footpath at down side of the Ramboda bridge.
Height	25m
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Dunhinda Waterfall

Dunhinda waterfall

Name	Dunhinda Waterfall
Description	Dunhinda waterfall is a most beautiful waterfall of Sri Lanka and which is at Soranathota of Badulla District Sri Lanka. Dunhinda waterfall is made by throwing of water from high gap of Badulu River. This fall started at Udamala mountain and flows via forest and Moragasdowa area. Downside of Dunhinda there are three main reservoirs of Sri Lanka called Randenigala, Rantambe and Victoria Bathing and playing at waterfall is very danger because downside source is deep and consist of heavy rocks
Traveling description	Dunhinda Falls located at 2km away from Badulla - Mahiyangana road and about 10km from Badulla town. Clear walking path is available for access the falls
Height	63 m
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Waterfalls of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is one of waterfall paradises of the world. Sri Lanka has many waterfalls. Majority of them include to Nuwaraeliya district and Badulla Districts. Maximum number of waterfalls is available in central province. Highest waterfall of Sri Lanka is Bambarakanda Waterfalls(241m). Bambarakanda, Diyaluma, Dunhinda, Ravana, Bomburu Falls, Ravan Falls, Mana Falls and such several waterfalls at Badulla district. Garandi Falls, Abardeen Falls, St. Clair falls, Devon Falls, Kurundu Oya falls, Ramboda falls and several beautiful falls at Nuwaraeliya District. Bopath Ella falls, Kalthota Duwili Falls and Sinharaja Falls are available at Rathnapura district.

Highest five waterfalls of Sri Lanka    

1. Bambarakanda falls(241m)

2. Kurundu Oya falls (189m)

3. Diyaluma falls (171m)

4. Lxapana falls (115m)

5  Raththna falls (111m)

Details of 100 waterfalls in Sri Lanka

Waterfall Name	Height in meters	Height in feet
Aberdeen Falls	98	322
Ahupini Ella	30	101
Aggara Falls	25	83
Aggara Sub Falls	25	83
Alagiyawanna Falla	4	13
Alawala Devin Panna Falls	45	149
Alawatthagoda Falls	11	37
Alakola Falls	60	205
Allapita Falls	30	100
Ahas Bokku Falls	30	100
Alupola Falls	80	264
Ambanganga Falls	12	40
Anagimala Falls	46	151
Andawala Falls	40	132
Athamala Falls	52	171
Baba Pallam Falls	6	20
Baker's Falls	20	66
Bandura Falls	12	40
Ballamala Falls	52	171
Bambarakanda Falls	263	863
Bomburu Ella Falls	50	166
Bandigewatta Falls	24	80
Bopath Ella Falls	30	98
Dambora Falls	10	34
Dansinanshin Falls	100	341
Delta Falls	60	197
Dessford Falls	20	66
Devon Falls	97	318
Dehena Falls	74	244
Dehigala Falls	30	100
Dehikada Falls	12	40
Dehigolla Falls	30	100
Diyaluma Falls	220	722
Dellawa Dooli Falls	30	100
Demali Falls	105	348
Devagiri Falls	90	297
DivithuraFalls	10	34
Diyakerella Falls	45	149
Dotulu Falls	83	273
Doturugala Falls	30	100
Diyawini Falls	60	205
Doovili Ella	40	131
Dunhinda Falls	63	207
Dun Falls	125	413
Eli Hatha Falls	100	341
Ellepola Falls	18	60
Elgin Falls	25	82
Galdola Falls	100	328
Garandi Ella	100	200
Gartmore Falls	20	66
Galwala Falls	23	76
Gerandi Gini Falls	100	341
Helboda Falls	60	205
Huluganga Falls	75	247
Glassaugh Falls	20	66
Galoruwa Falls	30	100
Glain Falls	10	33
Handapan Ella	200	656
Handun Ella	30	98
Hunnas Falls	60	197
Illumbekanda Doowili Falls	40	132
Jodu Falls	45	149
Kalupahana Falls	10	33
Kirindi Ella	116	381
Kothmale Mahakandura Falls	10	33
Kurunduoya Falls	206	676
Kaluwala Falls	38	125
Kotapola Falls	54	178
Kaluwawetuna Falls	30	100
Laxapana Falls	129	423
Lihinihela Ella	200	656
Lankagama Doowili Falls	23	75
Lankagama Kekuna Falls	11	37
Lankagama Uran Wetuna Falls	20	66
Lovers Leap	30	98
Madanagiri Falls	70	230
Mahakandura Falls	120	394
Mannakethi Ella	60	197
Mapanana Falls	148	486
Meemana Ella	60	205
Mapalalla Falls	45	149
Nakkawita Falls	100	328
Nalagana Falls	40	132
Nanuoya Falls	60	197
Okandagala Falls	63	207
Oolu Ella	200	656
Puna Falls (Ganandi Falls)	100	328
Pandioya	45	149
Pundalu Oya Falls	100	328
Ramboda Falls	109	358
Ranmudu Falls	45	149
Rathna Falls	101	331
Ravana Falls	25	82
Sampath Ella	30	98
St. Clair's Falls	80	262
Surathali Falls	60	205
Seetha Kotuwa Falls	57	197
Sri Pada Falls	75	246
Yaka Andu Ella	60	197

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