Sri Lankan natural places

                                                                 Kandy lake 

                               Take a relaxing stroll along Kandy Lake, an artificial body of water surrounded by the Kandy hills and overlooked by a famous temple, said to house the tooth of Buddha. The lake was created in 1807 by the last king of Kandy, and features a small island in the middle, supposedly used as the king’s private bathing spot.

    

Source : https://www.inspirock.com/sri-lanka/kandy/kandy-lake-a685744303          

                                                                       

                                                      Sinharaja Rain forest                          

 A World Heritage Site, Sinharaja Forest Reserve protects Sri Lanka's last remaining undisturbed rainforest. Established as a biosphere reserve in 1978, the virgin forest is a haven of wildlife and vegetation, supporting numerous endemic species. Under the canopy of straight, high trees, observe how the birds tend to feed in mixed flocks, often with a greater racket-tailed drongo or orange-billed babbler at the helm. Embark on the verdant trails with a professional guide, who can help spot creatures and explain the array of unusual trees, birds, insects, and reptiles you might encounter. 

 

 

Source : https://www.inspirock.com/sri-lanka/galle/sinharaja-forest-reserve-a417007319

                                                            

                     Pink Quartz Range

he Jathika Namal Uyana is spread over an area of ​​105 acres and is surrounded by seven mountain ranges. The Pink Quartz Range is thought to be 500 million years old, and the mountain range is between 180 and 300 meters above sea level. According to some historical legends. It was obtained from the treasure trove of pink quartz during the construction of the Taj Mahal shrine in India. A stone sheet is placed in the Namal Uyana and a stream of water flows down from the Mount of Pisces. Residents of the area have known the Pisces Mountain as a “salt rock forge”. There is a popular belief amongst the villagers that the heat emanating from this area and the springs of the mountains can cure various diseases. Today, the colour of the mountains has been discolored due to constant contact with the foot and the surface layer being digested and exposed to intense sun and water for a long time. Even though the surface of the mountain has disappeared, it has been found to be purple within 1-2 feet. At the top of the hill is a pink statue of Buddha

                                                    

source : https://slsigiriya.com/pink-quartz-mountain/

                                                                  Nine arch bridge 

Built at 3100m above sea level, among the craggy peaks of the Central Highlands; the Nine Arches forms a viaduct between the Damodaran and Ella Railway stations. Built entirely out of brick, rock and cement; without a single piece of steel; the bridge has stood solid from 1921, its time of creation. According to history, the bridge was built by the locals using such materials; when the construction came to a standstill from the lack of steel caused by World War I. But, in addition to this history; lore abounds the creation of the bridge.

The most famous story speaks of a man named P. K. Appuhami, who lived in the Kappatipola area in Melimada. Born in 1870, Appuhami was a famed traditional drummer and devil dancer (a ritual dance form). One day, while returning home gloomily as he lost a competition, Appuhami was seen by a British official. The man was extremely frightened by the devilish apparition (Appuhami was still in his dance costume) at the beginning; but soon became quite friendly. Learning that the strange foreigner was in his area to construct a railway; Appuhami assisted by supplying him with labour from the local villages.

                                       

  
Source : https://lakpura.lk/pages/nine-arch-bridge