{"title":"Birdwatching from Habarana","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the best locations for \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/birds\"\u003ebird\u003c\/a\u003e watching in the North Central region of \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sri%20lanka\"\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/a\u003e, the Habarana Lake and its surroundings are filled with \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/birds\"\u003ebird\u003c\/a\u003e species. Considered a hot spot for \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/birds\"\u003ebird\u003c\/a\u003e watching with sightings of over 120 species of \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/birds\"\u003ebirds\u003c\/a\u003e along with endemic species, you are in for a treat in Habarana. With early morning or early evening being the best times to witness these beauties, your friendly guide will show you around the banks of the Habarana Lake and the vast area that surrounds it. From the Sri Lankan Grey Hornbill to the Indian Cormorant and the endemic Flameback woodpecker, the list goes on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"birdwatching-at-ritigala-from-habarana","title":"Birdwatching at Ritigala from Habarana","description":"\u003cp\u003e This tour takes you on an unforgettable journey through the forested mountains of Ritigala in search of elusive birdlife. Hike through evergreens and come across ruins steeped in history. Reward yourself with a brilliant flash of tail or glimpse of bright plumage amongst the greenery. 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If you are a photography enthusiast, it would also be a good idea to bring your camera with the flash disabled.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRitigala is a mountain range that is famed for its ancient monastic ruins. The natural beauty of these mountains and its rare wildlife, often go unnoticed. The forests of Ritigala can be separated into Dry Mixed Evergreen Forests on the lower heights, Tropical Montana Forests in the middle, and Upper Montana Forests near the top of the mountain range. They are host to a number of species of birds, including the Black-capped Bulbul, Brown-capped Babbler, Malabar Pied Hornbill, Ceylon Grey Hornbill.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eYour guide will take you on hidden trails, where you can see many species of birds and other wildlife. He will explain the identification characteristics and calls of the birds so that you can know them better.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAt 8:30 am, if you started in the morning; or at 5:30 pm, if your tour began in the evening, you will be completing your two-hour birding tour.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eComfortable walking shoes recommended for this tour.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePhotography stops along the trail.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lakpura Lesiure","offers":[{"title":"1 person","offer_id":39424294649953,"sku":"LKBG9SDMGF","price":35.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 persons","offer_id":39424294682721,"sku":"LKN4G3M2M8","price":71.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 persons","offer_id":39424294715489,"sku":"LKXPT5VV53","price":107.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 persons","offer_id":39424294748257,"sku":"LKZ4T3CEEF","price":143.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 persons","offer_id":39424294781025,"sku":"LKVB4PQ6Q8","price":178.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 persons","offer_id":39424294813793,"sku":"LK2QNPGS4H","price":214.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 persons","offer_id":39424294846561,"sku":"LKZKJGPKE7","price":250.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 persons","offer_id":39424294879329,"sku":"LKG4J2DFNF","price":286.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1762\/3971\/products\/LK75320200-01-E-1280-720.jpg?v=1624771764"},{"product_id":"birdwatching-from-habarana","title":"Birdwatching from Habarana","description":"\u003cp\u003e(SKU: LK75001E21) Make the journey to the historically significant Habarana Lake to do Birdwatching in Sri Lanka and greet the diverse avian life present in the area as you explore in search of rare birds. 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