Known as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean , Sri Lanka has more than its sandy beaches to offer , home to many world heritage sites , the Sinharaja Rain Forest is any nature lover’s paradise. Having many such national parks and flora and fauna endemic to the country , Sri Lanka is perfect for camping getaway.
There are many organisations that provide such camping excursions however one of the leading Production companies in Sri Lanka , Nkar Film Eye ,organizes camping tours across many locations in the island. They have been a popular choice among travelers.
The best way to experience nature would be to be a part of it, and camping is a perfect way to do so. Some of the most sought after locations for camping are the national parks , some of the camp sites are operated by the Wildlife Department, such as the Horton Plains National Park, Yala National Park , Udawalawe National Park , Wilpaththu National Park and Kumana National Park are the noteworthy options. However there are also camp sites available outside national parks are the summits of Namunukula , Soro Bora wewa, Ella Rock and Kalpitiya beach among others.
There is an option of picking staffed camp site where campers can help the staff with the running of the site or opt for a luxury camp experience. Many camping holidays also include adventure sports activities, safaris, nature trails , bird watching , white water rafting and many more.
Camping holidays can also allow any one visiting Sri Lanka to explore the country sides and the wild as well as visit some historically important sites. Those camping in and around the cultural triangle could find themselves in places such as Sigiriya , Dambulla rock temple , Anuradhapura , Polonnaruwa in no time.
Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.