Somawathiya National Park

Somawathiya National Park Somawathiya National Park Somawathiya National Park

Somawathiya National Park is a protected area located in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka, along the banks of the Mahaweli River. It is part of the Polonnaruwa and Trincomalee districts and is named after the sacred relic of Somawathi, a revered figure in Sri Lankan history. The park was declared a national park in 1995, making it one of the newer additions to Sri Lanka’s network of wildlife reserves.

The park covers an area of approximately 32,500 hectares and features a mix of dry evergreen forests, riverine forests, and shrublands. Its diverse ecosystems make it a haven for a wide range of flora and fauna. Visitors can expect to see elephants, sambars, leopards, sloth bears, and various species of deer, along with a rich birdlife that includes peacocks, kingfishers, and eagles.

One of the unique aspects of Somawathiya National Park is its connection to the Mahaweli River, which not only enhances the park’s scenic beauty but also supports its wetlands and aquatic life. Seasonal boat safaris along the river are popular among tourists, offering a chance to view crocodiles, otters, and numerous waterbirds in their natural habitat. The park is relatively less crowded than other major national parks, giving visitors a more tranquil and immersive wildlife experience.

In addition to its natural beauty, the park also has cultural significance. The nearby Somawathiya Chaitya is an important Buddhist site, and the area is steeped in local legends and religious history. This combination of wildlife, landscapes, and cultural heritage makes Somawathiya National Park a unique destination for eco-tourism in Sri Lanka.

Somawathiya National Park Somawathiya National Park Somawathiya National Park

Over het district Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa is de op één na grootste stad in de noord-centrale provincie van Sri Lanka. De oude stad Polonnaruwa is door UNESCO uitgeroepen tot Werelderfgoed. Polonnaruwa heeft een rijke geschiedenis van veroveringen en strijd achter de rug en vormt terecht het derde element in de Culturele Driehoek. Gelegen op ongeveer 140 km ten noordoosten van Kandy, biedt Polonnaruwa urenlang eindeloos plezier voor liefhebbers van geschiedenis en cultuur, met talloze bezienswaardigheden van betekenis.

Much of the physical ruins standing today are credited to King Parakrama Bahu I who spent many royal resources on town planning, including parks, edifices, irrigation systems and so on. The period of his rule is considered a golden age where the kingdom thrived and prospered under a visionary ruler. The Parakrama Samudra is a mammoth tank and named after its patron. The popular kings Royal Palace, the Audience Hall encircled by beautifully carved stone elephants and the Bathing Pool reflect the superior engineering capabilities of the time.

Over Noord-Centrale Provincie

De Noord-Centrale Provincie, de grootste provincie van het land, beslaat 16% van het totale landoppervlak. De Noord-Centrale Provincie bestaat uit twee districten: Polonnaruwa en Anuradhapure. Anuradhapura is het grootste district van Sri Lanka. De oppervlakte bedraagt ​​7.128 km².

De Noord-Centrale Provincie biedt talloze mogelijkheden voor investeerders om hun bedrijf te starten, met name in de landbouw, agrarische bedrijven en de veehouderij. Meer dan 65% van de bevolking van de Noord-Centrale Provincie is afhankelijk van basislandbouw en agrarische bedrijven. De NCP wordt ook wel "Wew Bendi Rajje" genoemd, omdat er meer dan 3000 middelgrote en grote tanks in de provincie staan. Sri Maha Bodiya, Ruwanweli Seya, Thuparama Dageba, het Abayagiri-klooster, Polonnaruwa Rankot Wehera en Lankathilake zijn bang.

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