Diyatha Uyana

Ape Gama (Our Village) is a replica of the villages of yesteryear in Sri Lanka, where society was managed as an agro-economy with flourishing traditional industries and the inhabitants lived a simple life with contentment. The spot is located in Battaramulla area of Colombo District, very close to the Parliament of Sri Lanka.   Read more...

Escape the hustle and bustle of Colombo without even leaving the city! Tucked away in Thalawathugoda, Diyasaru Park is a surprising sanctuary of lush greenery, tranquil waters, and vibrant wildlife. It’s a man-made wetland built to be a green lung for the city, offering a perfect blend of recreation, conservation, and education for families, nature lovers, and photographers alike. Spanning an impressive 60 acres, this urban wetland is located right next to the Parliament of Sri Lanka. What was once marshy paddy land has been transformed into a thriving ecosystem with walking trails, bird-watching towers, and open-water areas. A visit Read more...

The Seethawaka Wet Zone Botanic Gardens is located in Ilukovita, Avissawella of Colombo District. It was opened to the public in the year 2014 and it is the youngest botanical garden in Sri Lanka. The total land area of the garden is 105 acres. This is a nice place to escape from the busy Colombo within 1 to 2 hours. Because of the greenish surrounding and hilly areas you will feel like you are entering the up country when you go there. The park is mainly two parts. The lower part is well maintained with perfectly cut grasses and beautiful Read more...