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When you visit Tissamaharama (Tissa) – By Harold Gunatillake Website:www.Doctorharold.com Yala is home to majestic creatures— playful elephants, elusive leopards, and a symphony of bird calls. Each sighting is a heart-pounding moment, a pure and profound connection with nature.” “Welcome back, adventurers! Today, we’re embarking on a thrilling journey to the wild heart of Sri Lanka—Yala National Park, a sanctuary where the jungle meets the ocean, and Tissamaharama, a town steeped in history and the gateway to Yala’s wilderness.” Our journey from Kandy to Ella, via the Victoria Dam Road through Badulla, was pleasant. We found solace in the comfortable embrace of the Oak Ray Gap Hotel, where we spent a restful night. Our adventure begins with a scenic drive to Tissamaharama, affectionately known as Tissa. While some may overlook this town, it’s the perfect staging ground for our safari, offering a glimpse into the local life and culture.” As ...

Jun 17, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged elephants, Ella, Harold Gunatillake, Kandy, Nature, Oak Ray Gap Hotel, Oak Ray Wild Elephant Hotel, Sri Lanka, sri lankan National Park, Tissamaharama, Wellawaya Road, Yala National Park

Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 214 06 06 2024 Say hello to the newest winner of the coveted Gratiaen Prize, explore the world of entrepreneurship, see what life is like for the Sea Veddahs, goats at work, Fantasy Springs, James Beard Awards, elephants with names and much more on the show today. Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

Jun 13, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Savithri Rodrigo Tagged elephants, Fantasy Springs, goats at work, James Beard Awards, Kaleidoscope 214, Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo, Savithri Rodrigo, Sea Veddahs, world of entrepreneurship

Roaming herd raises concern among villagers-by Hiran Priyankara Jayasinghe Source:Sundaytimes A herd of 30 to 40 elephants has been seen roaming around the Anamaduwa, Mahakumbukkadawala, Vanthavilluwa, and Pallama areas of the Puttalam district, causing concern among the villagers. With the recent rains and the fresh growth of grass, the elephants are attracted to these areas. However, some have gone on to destroy crops, and villagers fear they may intrude into the villages. Villagers say they don’t mind the herd, but they fear individual elephants who could break away from the herd and enter villages. Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

May 12, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged elephants, Puttalam District

Israeli tourism groups have commended the gastronomic offerings of Sri Lanka. – By Dr harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com The people who give you their food give you their heart. – Cesar Chavez A majestic island boasting eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, herds of roaming elephants, pristine tea plantations and idyllic sun-kissed beaches, Sri Lanka or As it was once known, Ceylon has so much to offer the discerning traveler. It is the perfect destination to take in the rich historical sites, go on game drives and combine with some relaxation on the glorious beaches. This is an extract from OASIS the Travel. Experiences. Sri Lanka welcomed over 120,000 tourists for the first 27 days of July, surpassing the 100,000-arrival milestone for the sixth time in the first seven months of the year. SLTDA data showed that from 1 to 27 July, One hundred twenty-three thousand five hundred-eight international visitors entered ...

Aug 22, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged Ceylon, Dr. Harold Gunatillake, elephants, historical sites, pristine tea plantations, Sri Lanka, World Heritage sites

An a island country located in the Indian Ocean ” Sri lanka” – By Malsha – eLanka Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country located in the Indian Ocean, off the southern coast of India. The country has a rich cultural heritage and a history that spans over 3,000 years. The capital and largest city of Sri Lanka is Colombo, which is located on the west coast of the island. The country has a population of approximately 21 million people, with Sinhalese being the largest ethnic group, followed by Tamil and Muslim communities. Sri Lanka is known for its beautiful beaches, lush tropical forests, and ancient Buddhist temples. It has eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the ancient city of Anuradhapura and the Sigiriya rock fortress. The economy of Sri Lanka is primarily based on agriculture, with tea, rubber, and coconut being some ...

Mar 31, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Malsha Madhuhansi Tagged ancient cities, Anuradhapura Kingdom, Ayurveda, BEACHES, Buddhism, Buddhist Culture, Cardamom, Christianity, Cinnamon, Dolphins, elephants, Hinduism, Islam, leopards, lush tropical rainforests, natural environment, Polonnaruwa Kingdom, sea turtles, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Sinhala and Tamil New Year, Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Sri Lankan culture, Sri Lankan Muslims, Tea culture, The Esala Perahera, Traditional music, UNESCO, whales, WILDLIFE, World Heritage sites

Resolving human-elephant conflict: It’s High Time to Treat the Root Cause – By Bernard Fernando Photo Source:tripadvisor.com,kidadl.com Arising from requests by the President and the COPA, urging a quick and durable solution with policy changes to protect humans and elephants, the writer initially suggested to treat the crystal-clear root cause for human-elephant conflict by determining the optimum manageable number of wild elephants in our small Sri Lanka through research and exporting the excess, thereby opening an avenue to earn the much-needed foreign exchange too. I have since been informed that export of elephants has been restricted by the State as well as the rest of the world. If it is so, are we to perpetuate the hackneyed, harmful and impermanent strategies like elephant chasing crackers, electrical fences, trenches and bee boxes, etc. which have become obsolete and wasteful investments in the face of these wild elephants that have become wily and aggressive ...

Jan 9, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Agricultural Biotechnology Centr, Bernard Fernando, Department of Wildlife Conservatio, elephants, University of Peradeniya

Elephants in Sri Lanka will be given identity cards ...

Jan 3, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged elephants, identity card, Sri Lanka

Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 69 03 09 2021 This week it’s all about our elephants, Paralympic medals, scouting firsts, a chess champion, Maseratis, laceless Nike’s, feel-good glam, the EU review, critical thinking, last mile deliveries, king coconut vodka & markets. ...

Sep 3, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Savithri Rodrigo Tagged a chess champion, elephants, laceless Nike, Maseratis, Paralympic medals, Savithri Rodrigo, scouting firsts

First twin baby elephants born at Pinnawala Source:-dailymirror For the first time in the history of the country, twin baby elephants were born at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage today. A spokesman from the Pinnawala Orphanage said the female elephant ‘Surangi’ had given birth to twin baby elephants. He said both baby elephants are male elephants and the first was born at 4.00a.m and the second was born at 12.00 p.m. Meanwhile, a senior official of the Wild life Department said this twin elephant birth was the first birth in Sri Lankan history among registered domesticated elephants. (Chaturanga Samarawickrama) ...

Sep 1, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Chaturanga Samarawickrama, elephants, Pinnawala, twin baby elephants