Thinking of visiting the sleepy sea-side town of Beruwala to unwind and relax? You will certainly be spoilt for choice for a hotel in Beruwala. Opt for some old-fashioned sunbathing by the pool, a well deserved spa day at the Heritance Ayurveda Maha Gedara or many other such facilities and set sail down the panoramic Madu Ganga.
Madu Ganga is a River located in the South-West of the island which eventually meets the Indian Ocean at Balapitiya. It is also home to around twenty five islands which host human settlements. Many of the inhabitants are engaged in the cinnamon trade and make a living by peeling cinnamon and making cinnamon oil. The Madu Ganga, along with the Randombe Lake make up the Madu Ganga Wetland which was declared as such in accordance with the Ramsar Convention in 2003 possibly because the Wetland area boasts of 303 plant species as well as nearly two hundred and fifty species of vertebrae. Furthermore, it is believed that nearly twenty of plant species are actually indigenous to this particular area.
Because of its aesthetic beauty as well as its rich biodiversity, River Safaris of the Madu Ganga are presently being offered to visitors and travellers who wish to witness its immense natural beauty for themselves. During such a boat ride, patrons can expect to see numerous aquatic species and because there are numerous bird species in the area, it is an ideal activity for a bird-watcher to engage in as well. The River Safari lasts between one and a half to two hours. Guests can also opt to watch cinnamon peelers at work and even purchase cinnamon products as souvenirs.
Roland Lefevre is a travel writer who specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe. Google+