Travel with Gagi

  Location & Lagoon : Batticaloa sits on a slender strip of land between the Indian Ocean and Batticaloa Lagoon , a vast estuarine water body covering ~11,500 ha and stretching ~56 km in length Beaches & Watersports : With calm seas, wide sandy shores at Batticaloa Beach , Kallady , Pasikudah , and Kalkudah , it’s perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and beach strolls   Eco-attraction : The lagoon hosts mangroves, wildlife, birdlife, and even the famed “singing fish”—aquatic sounds heard at certain times

  Rajagala (The Monarch's Rock), commonly Rassaagala or Rajagalathenna, is a rugged and heavily forested mountain situated 1,038 feet (316 m) above sea level, in a sparsely populated part of Eastern Province, Sri Lanka which has an important archaeological value. The Rajagala archaeological site is second only to the Mihintale monastery in Anuradhapura and it spreads over 1,600 acres (650 ha; 2.5 sq mi). It consists of more than 600 prehistoric ruins, monuments and artifacts, and nearly 100 of them are ancient stupas.

    Hasalaka is a small, scenic town in the Kandy District of Sri Lanka’s Central Province, located at approximately 7.3516 N, 80.9501 E, sitting at an elevation of about 98 m with a population near 8,000.   Surrounded by lush hills and dotted with farmland, it serves as a gateway to forested areas and nearby attractions like waterfalls and Wasgamuwa National Park

  Negombo is one of the major commercial hubs in the country and the administrative centre of Negombo Division. Negombo has a population of about 142,136 within its divisional secretariat division. Negombo municipal boundary is fully extended throughout its Divisional Secretariat area. Negombo is known for its long sandy beaches and centuries old fishing industry. Negombo has a large bilingual (Sinhala/Tamil) population with a clear Roman Catholic majority. The shallow waters of the Negombo Lagoon provided safe shelter for seafaring vessels and became one of the key ports along with Kalpitiya, Puttalam, Colombo, Kalutara and Galle, from which the Sri Lankan kingdoms conducted external trade.

  The second oldest of all Sri Lanka's kingdoms, Polonnaruwa was first established as a military post by the Sinhalese kingdom. It was renamed Jananathamangalam by the Chola dynasty after their successful invasion of the country's then capital, Anuradhapura, in the 10th century. The Ancient City of Polonnaruwa has been declared a World Heritage Site. Starting from Mahanagakula on the south of the Walawe river, Vijayabahu dispatched three armies to attack Polonnaruwa from three fronts. One army was sent along the western shore of the country to the port of Mahathittha to deal with any reinforcements arriving from South India. Afterwards, part of this army moved towards Polonnaruwa and attacked from the northwest. A second army was sent from the east across Magama to attack Polonnaruwa from the east. The third and main force advanced across the country, led by the king. Surrounded by these three armies, Polonnaruwa was besieged for seven months before king Vijayabahu's forces...

  Horton Plains National Park, located in the central highlands of Sri Lanka, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its unique biodiversity, stunning landscapes, and iconic attractions. Spanning over 31 square kilometers, the park is characterized by rolling grasslands, misty forests, and breathtaking viewpoints that offer panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Ohiya Ella Bambarakanda Waterfall Belihul Oya Baker's Falls