Habarana

Habarana
Town
Habarana

Location in Sri Lanka

Coordinates: 8°2′N 80°45′E / 8.033°N 80.750°E / 8.033; 80.750Coordinates: 8°2′N 80°45′E / 8.033°N 80.750°E / 8.033; 80.750
Country Sri Lanka
Province North Central Province
District Anuradhapura
Time zone Sri Lanka Standard Time Zone (UTC+5:30)


Jungle view of Habarana


Habarana is a small city in the Anuradhapura District of Sri Lanka. The location has some mid-range and up hotels aimed at package tourists, and is a departure point for other nearby locations of greater interest.

Habarana is a popular tourist destination for safari lovers as it is the starting point for safaris in the nearby Habarana jungle and the Minneriya sanctuary which is heavily populated by elephants.[1] Elephant back riding is also an attraction in this small city. Habarana is situated nearby to the ancient rock fortress and castle/palace ruin of Sigiriya and is situated on the main road from Colombo to Trincomalee, Polonnaruwa and Batticaloa. The population of the city is expected to be in the area of 5000-10,000.

The area has some of the best hotels in the country and the greenery and wild life has added value, making the location attractive for tourists.

References

  1. ↑ "The Holiday Place". Retrieved 16 October 2012.
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