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	<title>Lakdasun - Images of Sri Lanka</title>
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	<description>Free Pictures, Wallpapers, Guides for Nature and Wildlife Enthusiasts</description>
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		<title>Kanneliya Rain Forest &#8211; the bio-diversity hotspot</title>
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    <td><p>Kanneliya Forest Reserve located in the Galle district is the largest of the KDN, or Kanneliya-Dediyagala-Nakiyadeniya, forest complex. Kanneliya is regarded as one of the most biologically diverse areas in the country (as well as in the world). The bio-diversity of Kanneliya is considered richer, even compared to the world heritage rain forest "sinharaja".</p>

    <p><a href="http://www.lakdasun.com/attractions/attraction-08-Kanneliya-Trails-and-Routes.kmz">Download Google Earth Trail Map</a></p></td>

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		<link>http://www.lakdasun.com/attractions/attraction-08-kanneliya-rain-forest-the-bio-diversity-hotspot.htm</link>
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		<title>Kabbale Mountain and Anagimale Falls Circular Trail – Kanneliya Rain Forest</title>
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    <td><p>Kanneliya Forest Reserve located in the Galle district is the largest of the KDN, or Kanneliya-Dediyagala-Nakiyadeniya, forest complex. This trail starts off from the Kanneliya Conservation Centre. It first climbs up to the Kabbale Mountain Peak where a panoramic view of the KDN complex can be seen. The trail completes the circle climbing down to the “Anagimale” water fall back to the conservation centre.</p>

    <p><a href="/trails/trail-19-kabbale-anagimale-fall-circular-trail-kanneliya.pdf">Download Trail Guide in PDF format</a></p></td>
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		<title>Narangas Ella Nature Trail – Kanneliya Rain Forest</title>
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    <td><p>Hidden deep in the Kanneliya rain forest, Narangas Ella is a small but an attractive waterfall. The trail leading to this waterfall is not at all difficult to tackle, even though it’s a walk slightly more that 5km. Also the trail covers three other of Kanneliya which are the cave, the Giant Navada tree and the giant creeper</p>

    <p><a href="/trails/trail-22-narangas-ella-nature-trail-kanneliya-rain-forest.pdf">Download Trail Guide in PDF format</a></p></td>
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		<link>http://www.lakdasun.com/trails/narangas-ella-nature-trail-kanneliya-rain-forest.htm</link>
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		<title>Trail to Horton Plains from Dayagama (Diyagama) Estate</title>
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    <td><p>Agarapatha, Dayagama road to Horton Plains was a motorable access road. Several years back, the stretch of this road which goes through the protected area of Horton Plains was closed for motor traffic. Therefore at present you can only drive up to the HP boarder of the Dayagama Estate and walk 5.6km from this point to reach the visitor center of Horton Plains.</p>

    <p><a href="/trails/trail-23-horton-plains-from-dayagama-estate-agarapathana.pdf">Download Trail Guide in PDF format</a></p></td>
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		<link>http://www.lakdasun.com/trails/trail-to-horton-plains-from-dayagama-diyagama-estate.htm</link>
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		<title>Horton Plains (Maha-Eliya) &#8211; Heaven on Earth, 2100m Above Sea Level</title>
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    <td><p>Horton Plains is a unique natural attraction in Sri Lanka. It is located in the highest plateau of the country and its known for its beautiful landscapes and rare plant and animal life. The Horton plains is one of the most important catchment areas in Sri Lanka which acts as a giant sponge which store rain water and then feed seveal major rivers of the country through out the year.</p>

    <p><a href="/attractions/attraction-07-Horton-Plains-Trails-and-Routes.kmz">Download Google Earth Trail Map</a></p></td>

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		<link>http://www.lakdasun.com/attractions/attraction-07-horton-plains-national-park.htm</link>
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		<title>Equipment Guide for Nature Photography in Sri Lanka</title>
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    <td><p>For nature and wildlife photography we are interested in three main areas, Landscapes which need focal lengths in the range of 25mm, Macro lens (for those small flowers and creatures) with reasonable working distance and telephoto over 400mm for the birds and other wildlife</p></td>
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		<link>http://www.lakdasun.com/tools-tips/equipment-guide-for-nature-photography-in-sri-lanka.htm</link>
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		<title>Explore Fishing Huts – A Nature Lover’s Paradise</title>
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    <td><p>The Fishing Huts is a pair of beautiful log cabins situated on the edge of the Mooray Estate, Maskeliya, bordering the Peak Wilderness Sanctuary. Built by tea planters many years ago as a Trout fishing location, this wonderful place is one of the best hideouts in Sri Lanka for the adventurous nature lovers</p></td>
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		<link>http://www.lakdasun.com/attractions/attraction-02-fishing-hut-muskeliya.htm</link>
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		<title>Maningala Nature Trail from Etanwala to Illukkumbura – Knuckles Range</title>
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    <td><p>Climbing Maningala is a rewarding exercise. It lets you enjoy the true beauty of the Knuckles range. The beautiful “Thelgamu-Oya” river, paddy fields with the mountains in the backdrop at the traditional villages, the panoramic view of the Knuckles range from the top of Maningala, the unique flat area on the top of the mountain which resembles the spine of the elephant and the interesting diversity of vegetation are few highlights worth mentioning.</p>

    <p><a href="/trails/trail-21-maningala-trail-etanwala-to-illukkumbura-knuckles-range.pdf">Download Trail Guide in PDF format</a></p></td>
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		<title>Hatton, Nallathanni Trail to Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak)</title>
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    <td><p>Hatton – Nallathanni route is the most popular trail to the summit of Sri Pada or Adam’s peak. This trail is the shortest amongst the conventional trails leading to Sripada. Not only it is short, it is also the trail that starts off from the highest elevation which makes it the trail with lowest elevation gain</p>

    <p><a href="/trails/trail-20-hatton-nallathanni-adams-peak.pdf">Download Trail Guide in PDF format</a></p></td>
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		<link>http://www.lakdasun.com/trails/hatton-nallathanni-trail-to-sri-pada-adams-peak.htm</link>
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		<title>Equipment Guide for Hiking in Sri Lanka</title>
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    <td><p>Over the years we have tried various tools and equipment and we feel that now we have worked out a fairly solid, affordable pack optimized for hiking in Sri Lanka.You will realize that you don't have to spend a lot of money to put your hiking gear together and more importantly you do not have to go to specialized hiking supplies stores which are not very popular in Sri Lanka</p></td>
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