Kanneliya Rainforest
The Kanneliya Rainforest is one of Sri Lanka’s lesser-known forest reserves, yet astonishingly, is one of the world’s 21 biodiversity hotspots. The reserve is also a major catchment area for two of the most important rivers in the region, the Gin and Nilwala Ganga (river), which feed many other rivers and streams.
Anawilundewa Wetlands
The Anawilundewa Wetlands are a unique ecological haven covering an area of 1,397 hectares. It is one of Sri Lanka’s six designated Ramsar Wetlands of International Importance.
Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary
The sole abode of the Hoolock Gibbon, India’s only ape.
Thattekad Bird Sanctuary
The Thattekad Bird Sanctuary covers an area of barely 25 km2 between two branches of the Periyar River, yet its rich avifauna prompted Salim Ali, India’s greatest ornithologist, to describe Thattekad as ‘the richest bird habitat on peninsular India’.
Knuckles Range
Knuckles Range is the hill country’s last great unspoilt wilderness, an off-the-beaten-track paradise for hikers with stunning mountain views.
Bundala National Park
RAMSAR Wetland Sanctuary
Wangchuck Centennial National Park
Northern national park with some of Bhutan’s highest mountain peaks
Torsa Strict Nature Reserve
Great for birding
Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary
A wildlife enthusiast and photographer heaven!
Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park
The second largest park in Bhutan
