NA MAL UYANA

Sri Lanka is a paradise of lush and exotic wonders . One such haven is the Jathika Namal Uyana ,situated in the village Ulpathgama (which means village of springs). Jathika Namal Uyana is a range of seven hills . Among those hills lies the Pink Quartz ridge shimmering and sparking in the sunlight. This park is a place where history merges with natural beauty .It was initially built as a sanctuary for the monks during king Devanampiyatissa ‘s era. In the 8th century it was used as an open prison camp where the punishment was to plant Na trees .

Rich in biodiversity , Jathika Namal Uyana is home to over seventy –two different kind of medicinal plants , 18 species of birds and one of the 14 rare species of lizards have been found within the park. A Buddhist monk , Venerable Rahula runs the park. The park runs mostly on funds from several local donors. A small house with tree rooms has been built for visitors who wish to stay at the park. If serenity is what you long for , come experience the wonder and be one with God’s greatest gift to man- nature at the Jathika Namal Uyana reserve.