Anamaduwa

Anamaduwa Trips & Tours

Anamaduwa

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Anamaduwa Trips & Tours

Pristine with a capital P, Sri Lanka’s northwest unspoilt ancient heartlands.
When you land in Colombo, it’s almost guaranteed that you’ll make a beeline for the south, or don your cultural hat for a trip inland - but what happens the other way? This is the northwest coast, a captivating stretch of Sri Lanka that has emerged from civil unrest as wildly wonderful as ever. The main draw of the area, however, is the inland network of ancient irrigation lakes built almost 2,000 years ago by ancient Anuradhapura civilisation for water storage. Today, the watery haven is adored by hornbills, kingfishers and storks and swimming, kayaking and wildlife-watching is the name of the game.
Things to do

What to do in Anamaduwa

In Anamaduwa, you'll head off the beaten track and turn left, entering a lush, green landscape criss-crossed by irrigation lakes built almost 2,000 years ago. A nature-lover's heaven, there is birdlife in every direction including chattering hornbills, jewel-bright kingfishers and wading storks. You'll likely spend a lot of time at the water, cooling off with a swim, kayaking or paddleboarding as you take in the scenery. You can also do a little exploring on two wheels, meandering through the jungle to discover remote villages and startling temples, perhaps even coming across an elephant along the way.

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Why you'll love it

Why you'll love it

The back-to-nature adventure and sense of freedom that this secluded corner of Sri Lanka offers is something that you won’t forget in a hurry.
Off the beaten track

Off the beaten track

Don’t ignore the inland countryside. Peddle your way through the jungle thickets on a bike and discover idyllically remote villages and story-filled temples.
Something to think about

Something to think about

You are deep in rural Sri Lanka up here and leaps and bounds from the tourist trail, so night owls and style gurus, be warned!
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