|
|
 |
|
|
A forest dedicated to the National Tree of Sri Lanka by Caleb Falcon
|
|
|
A forest dedicated to the National Tree of Sri Lanka |
|
|
|
|
|
Travel & Tourism
|
|
|
The Jathika Namal Uyana – meaning the National Na tree (Iron wood tree) Garden is believed to have come into existence during King Devanampiyatissa's time. However archeological and historic findings date it back to 924AD to the time of King Dappula IV. During this time a group of monks made the forest their monastery and in fact gave all those who were persecuted by official's refuge. Thus King Dappula made an official declaration stating that the Namal Uyana was a human sanctuary – the first such sanctuary in Sri Lankan history. As an act of penance and retribution the monks made all those who had sought refuge plant iron wood trees and nurture them. This simple act has now led to an immense stretch of iron wood forest encompassing over 260 acres in the dry zone area of Dambulla. This is now the largest such forest in Asia. Iron wood itself is endemic to a few South East Asian countries and one variety Diya Na is endemic to Sri Lanka. Iron wood is not only the national tree of Sri Lanka but is also of medicinal and religious importance. The forest is also home to many medicinal plants and herbs growing in the shelter provided by the Na trees. For these reasons, the forest is now a protected sanctuary. However there is a grave danger to the natural resources found in the forest. Historic findings such as welcome stones, monastery and temple remains and such can be found in one section of the forest. Animals such as leopard, elephant, and deer and close to 18 different species of birds can be found in this Garden. For those looking for a Sri Lanka Hotel in the North Central Province of the country with an interest to visit the historic wonders found in the area, Heritance Kandalama provides an ideal option. As far as luxury and comfort go this is one of the best Sri Lanka Hotels, which has also been built in a highly acclaimed environmental manner. Google+
Related Articles -
Sri Lanka Hotels, Sri Lanka Hotel, Heritance Kandalama,
|
Rate This Article  |
|
|
|
|
|
Do you Agree or Disagree? Have a Comment? POST IT!
| Reader Opinions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Author Login |
|
|
 |
Advertiser Login
ADVERTISE HERE NOW!
Limited Time $60 Offer!
90 Days-1.5 Million Views
|
|
TIM FAY
After 60-plus years of living, I am just trying to pass down some of the information that I have lea...more
|
|
|
|
|
LAURA JEEVES
At LeadGenerators, we specialise in content-led Online Marketing Strategies for our clients in the t...more
|
|
|
|
|
ALEX BELSEY
I am the editor of QUAY Magazine, a B2B publication based in the South West of the UK. I am also the...more
|
|
|
|
|
GENE MYERS
Author of four books and two screenplays; frequent magazine contributor. I have four other books "in...more
|
|
|
|
|
SUSAN FRIESEN
Located in the lower mainland of B.C., Susan Friesen is a visionary brand strategist, entrepreneur, ...more
|
|
|
|
|
STEPHEN BYE
Steve Bye is currently a fiction writer, who published his first novel, ‘Looking Forward Through the...more
|
|
|
|
|
SHALINI MITTAL
A postgraduate in Fashion Technology. Shalini is a writer at heart! Writing for her is an expression...more
|
|
|
|
|
ADRIAN JOELE
I have been involved in nutrition and weight management for over 12 years and I like to share my kn...more
|
|
|
|
|
JAMES KENNY
James is a Research Enthusiast that focuses on the understanding of how things work and can be impro...more
|
|
|
|
