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Department of Irrigation -EP

Department of Irrigation -EP

Yard road, Batticaloa ,
Providing irrigation water fairly and equitably to the farmers by conserving, preserving and by ensuring quality and quantity, for sustainable agricultural development towards strengthening the liv
Tel: 719007263
wilpaththu.com

wilpaththu.com

History and the Description of the Wilpaththu National Park The Wilpaththu National Park and its surrounding are steeped in history and covered with legend. Popular legend says that in 543 BC King Vijaya landed at Kudrimalai and that he married Kuweni. According to some ancient ruins identified, it is said that Kuweni lived in the place now identified as the Kali Villu. Both Kudrimalai and Kali Villu are found in the Wilpaththu. Furthermore history shows that Prince Saliya, son of King Dutugemunu, lived with Asokamala in Maradanmaduwa in Wilpaththu over 2000 years ago. Pomparippu too is of historical value as urns containing the remains of those belonging to pre Vijayan times have been excavated from that site. Also between Palangaturai and Kollankanatte are the remains of an old harbor. In 1905, the designated area in Wilpaththu was declared a sanctuary. Thereafter it was upgraded to national park status on February 25, 1938. Location Wilpaththu National Park is located 26 km north of Puttalam ( approximately 180 km north of Colombo ) spanning from the northwest coast inland towards the ancient capital of Anuradhapura (50 km to the east of the park). Covering an impressive 425 sq miles, the park is Sri Lanka‘s largest, and having reopened in March, 2010 it is just a matter of time before it becomes a popular eco-tourism destination. It is bordered by the Modaragam aru in the south the Kala Oya in the north and is bordered by the Indian Ocean in the west. It is situated ranging from sea level to 152 meters above it.Wilpaththu is a fairly thick dry zone jungle interspersed with a number of flood plain lakes banked with delicate white sands. It boasts an impressive variety of flora in huge expanses of forest, and varied wildlife, including deer, elephants, wild boar, sloth bears and leopards. Climate Annual temperature in the Park is around 27.2 Celsius and its annual rainfall is approximately 1000 mm. Though situated in the dry zone, the climate inside the Wilpaththu National Park is very unlike that of the dry zone. Upon entering the densely wooded Park, a feeling of going to a forest with abundant water is what enters the mind. This is perhaps explained by the patterns of rainfall it experiences. The period between September to December is known as the rainy season at Wilpaththu with the north eastern monsoon falling heavily. Inter monsoon rains come to Wilpaththu between March and April. The period of drought extends from May to early September.Flora There are many Villu and lakes at Wilpaththu. This is identified as the main topographical feature of the Park. They are often flat and basin like while containing purely rain water. The western sector of Wilpaththu is covered deeply with forests. Many species of flora can be identified at Wilpaththu national park. There are three types of vegetation; Littoral vegetation, including Salt grass and low scrub immediately adjacent to the beach and further inland, monsoon forest with tall emergents, such as Palu (Manilkara hexandra), and Satin (Chloroxylon swietenia), Milla (Vitex altissima), Weera (Drypetes sepiaria), Ebony (Disopyros ebenum) and Wewarna ( Alseodaphne semecapriflolia). Fauna Looking at the fauna of this national park mammalian diversity and ecological densities are highest. A total of 31 species of mammals have been identified at the Wilpaththu national park. Mammals threatened with extinction are also there. The elephant (Elephas maximus), Sloth bear (Melursus ursinus), leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya) and water Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) are identified as the threatened species living within the Wilpaththu National Park.Other wetland bird species as Garganey (Anas querquedula), Pin tail (Anas acuta), Whistling teal (Dendrocygna javanica), Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia), White ibis (Threskiornis malanocephalus), Large white egret (Egretta alba modesta), Cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis) and Purple heron (Ardea purpurea) also found at the Wilpaththu National Park. There are many Villu and lakes at Wilpaththu. This is identified as the main topographical feature of the Park. They are often flat and basin like while containing purely rain water. The western sector of Wilpaththu is covered deeply with forests. Many species of flora can be identified at Wilpaththu national park. There are three types of vegetation; Littoral vegetation, including Salt grass and low scrub immediately adjacent to the beach and further inland, monsoon forest with tall emergents, such as Palu (Manilkara hexandra), and Satin (Chloroxylon swietenia), Milla (Vitex altissima), Weera (Drypetes sepiaria), Ebony (Disopyros ebenum) and Wewarna ( Alseodaphne semecapriflolia). Looking at the fauna of this national park mammalian diversity and ecological densities are highest. A total of 31 species of mammals have been identified at the Wilpaththu national park. Mammals threatened with extinction are also there. The elephant (Elephas maximus), Sloth bear (Melursus ursinus), leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya) and water Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) are identified as the threatened species living within the Wilpaththu National Park.Other wetland bird species as Garganey (Anas querquedula), Pin tail (Anas acuta), Whistling teal (Dendrocygna javanica), Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia), White ibis (Threskiornis malanocephalus), Large white egret (Egretta alba modesta), Cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis) and Purple heron (Ardea purpurea) also found at the Wilpaththu National Park. At Wilpaththu, among the reptiles found the most common are the Monitor (Varanus bengalensis), Mugger crocodile (Crocodylus palustris), Common cobra (Naja naja), Rat snake (Ptyas mucosus), Indian python (Python molurus), Pond turtle (Melanonchelys trijuga) and the Soft shelled turtle (Lissemys punctata) who are resident in the large permanent Villus. We can saw Star tortoises (Geochelone elegans) roaming on the grasslands at Wilpaththu. Termites of the Genus Trinervitermes clan probably account for the most significant proportion of the invertebrate bio mass. Termites are found not on the grasslands but actively living in the scrub forests. Nearly sixty lakes and tanks are found spread around the Wilpaththu National Park. We have a jeep service at wilpaththu national park so we wish to give best service, if you want to do the safari please contact my jeep service and since 2005, we have 25 safari jeeps and we can arrange all kind of safari needs in a lower prices, I wish to join your official safari partner, if you want any safari needs please contact me. I already wish to give best service.Sri Lankan Expeditions provide Safari jeep tours in Wilpattu National Park with experienced drivers for half day and full day safaris. The Jeep, driver, entrance tickets and rangers also included in our packages while Safari packs can be at an extra fee.Contact us for more details on safari packs. Wilpaththu Holiday Bungalow and Park View Bungalow are the two Bungalows located almost near the Park entrance which needs to be pre-booked. These are basic but clean accommodation options available if you are at a budget and they do not offer any frills but basic accommodation. Provisions to be supplied by the guests for meals and the resident cook would do the cooking. There are couple of Bungalows located near Puttlam and Kalpitiya too listed here. Bungalows can be booked through us paying by credit card once the availability and the rates are confirmed through a secure payment gateway. We are not a Mechanised Booking Engine, our suggestions are based on our own experience and you can call and email us for best personal suggestions prior to booking.We as Sri Lankan Expeditions, facilitates booking for following hotels suggested by us. At present Anuradhapura, Kalpitiya and Habarana are the best cities for accommodation when visiting Wilpaththu National Park.Hotels can be booked through us paying by credit card through a secure payment gateway once the availability and the rates are confirmed.
Urban Development Authority

Urban Development Authority

Sethsiripaya, Battaramulla ,
The focus of the UDA is to promote integrated Planning and Physical Development within the urban development area
Dengue Eradication Programmes of Alayadivembu Divisional Secretariat

Dengue Eradication Programmes of Alayadivembu Divisional Secretariat

Setting a mosquito free environment to make sure of people's living without any mosquito based diseases.
High Commission of India, Colombo

High Commission of India, Colombo

36-38, Galle Road,, Colombo ,
Though relations between India and Sri Lanka have existed for more than 2500 years, formal diplomatic relations between India and Sri Lanka were established in 1948 soon after the independence of Sri Lanka. The High Commission of India in Colombo represents the Government of India in Sri Lanka and promotes relations in all spheres between the two countries and their peoples. In addition to the High Commission in Colombo, India is represented by the Assistant High Commission of India in Kandy and the Consulates General of India in Jaffna and Hambantota. Activities of the High Commission include provision of consular and passport services to Indian nationals and visa services to Sri Lankan and other foreign nationals in collaboration with VFS (www.vfs-in-lk.com) The High Commission of India is presently headed by HE Mr Y.K.Sinha, the High Commissioner of India in Sri Lanka. For more information, please visit our website www.hcicolombo.org
District Secretariat - Hambantota

District Secretariat - Hambantota

The name ‘Hambantota’ itself was derived from the two Sinhala words ‘Hamban’, which describes a type of sailing craft, and ‘Thota’, which means the ‘port’. So Hambantota really was the port for Hambans. The town associated with this port, as well as the administrative region around it eventually became to be also known by this name. A ‘Hamban’ was a particular variety of sailing craft built by joining two boats together. This type of craft was commonly used for ocean navigation and was quite popular among the Chinese, Malays and Moors who inhabited the Asian region. The Sinhala word ‘Hamban’ itself is believed to have come from the Chinese word ‘Sampan’, also a sailing craft, although there is no historical evidence to confirm this. In ancient times a port known as ‘Godawaya’ was located on the Southeast coast of Sri Lanka, situated at the mouth of the ‘Wananadi’ river (The Walawe). Historical evidence suggests that it served as the principal port in the area throughout ancient Sri Lankan history and certainly up to and during the 2nd Century A.D. According to some oral traditions among the current residents of this region; King Gajabahu, who invaded the ‘Chola’ kingdom and brought back the Sinhalese who had been imprisoned by Cholan invaders, is supposed to have landed at this port on his return to the Island and, since the vessels used by him to this voyage were known as ‘Hamban’, this port was thereafter known as ‘Hambanthota’. However, once again, there is no historical evidence to prove this story. This port which was constructed on a strip of land extending seawards afforded protection from the raging waves and currents of the sea, was very spacious and was well known among most sailors who plied the ocean routes at that time. Settlements soon began to build up around the port of Hambantota after it had established itself as an important port. The region of Hambantota was the home of a great civilisation in Sri Lanka’s history it formed part of the kingdom of Ruhana. However, detailed information regarding the history of this time is available only after the arrival of Vijaya, the first recorded King of Sri Lanka, onto the Island, which took place in 543 B.C. It was from this time onwards that the Aryans, who were the founders of the Singhala race, began to establish settlements on the Northern plain as well as in this region. ‘Ruhana’ established itself as a kingdom only after Prince Mahanaga, who was a brother of Devananpiyatissa, laid the foundation for the progress of this region by building a network of irrigation projects. He made use of Kirindi Oya which flowed
Badagamuwa Comfort Center

Badagamuwa Comfort Center

Badagamuwa, Kurunegala ,
Restaurant and Pastry shop Tourism Resort Information center Wifi access free Reception hall BOC ATM Available here
Tel: 372234185