Negombo Trip Overview
Anawilundawa wetland sanctuary is located approximately 60 KM from Negombo, on the Colombo Puttalam highway.
It is a haven for bird watchers both resident and migratory.
Anawilundawa is also the nesting site for many exotic birds; including some of the rarer species of cormorants, egrets, storks and ibis, along with the pheasant tailed-jacana and the purple swamp hen.
If you are able to enter the sanctuary by 6.00 AM you will get to see over 150 species of birds leaving their nests for the day.
A unique excursion created especially for bird lovers. Probably the best day excursion to experience nature.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 to 7 hours
Starts: Negombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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Anawilundawa wetland sanctuary is located approximately 60 KM from Negombo, on the Colombo Puttalam highway.
It is a haven for bird watchers both resident and migratory.
Anawilundawa is also the nesting site for many exotic birds; including some of the rarer species of cormorants, egrets, storks and ibis, along with the pheasant tailed-jacana and the purple swamp hen.
If you are able to enter the sanctuary by 6.00 AM you will get to see over 150 species of birds leaving their nests for the day.
A unique excursion created especially for bird lovers. Probably the best day excursion to experience nature.
Stop At: Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary, Chilaw Sri Lanka
The Anawilundawa Wetlands is a bird watcher’s haven, with over 150 species of birds; both resident and migratory. Resident and endemic bird species can be seen throughout the year; whilst the period from October to April is the best time for getting a glimpse of the many rare migratory birds.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Munneshwaram Hindu temple, Munneshwarama, Chilaw 61000 Sri Lanka
Munneswaram temple is an important regional Hindu temple complex in Sri Lanka. It has been in existence at least since 1000 CE although myths surrounding the temple associate it with the popular Indian epic Ramayana, and its legendary hero-king Rama. The temple is one of the ancient Pancha Ishwarams dedicated to Shiva in the region.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mahawewa, Sri Lanka
Visit an ancient Devalaya in Mahawewa
Duration: 30 minutes
