Jaffna is a city in northern Sri Lanka, known for its rich cultural heritage, historic temples, and vibrant Tamil community. It was significantly affected by the country's civil war but has since seen gradual recovery and development. Jaffna's unique cuisine, architecture, and traditions make it a captivating destination.
(SKU: LK75200200) Chundikkulam Lagoon and its surrounding area was designated as a bird sanctuary on 25 February 1938 under the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance.Chundikkulam Lagoon is partly surrounded by mangrove swamps and sea grass beds. The surrounding area includes palmyra palm plantations, scrub forests and a variety of dry zone flora.
Includes
Commentary and advice from expert naturalist guide
Highly recommended for Bird Watching
Excludes
Gratuities
Food or drinks.
Expenses of personal nature.
What to Expect
Chundikkulam Lagoon and its surrounding area was designated as a bird sanctuary on 25 February 1938 under the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance. Chundikkulam Lagoon is partly surrounded by mangrove swamps and sea grass beds. The surrounding area includes palmyra palm plantations, scrub forests and a variety of dry zone flora. Numerous varieties of water and wader birds are found in the park including bar-tailed godwit, black-tailed godwit, black-winged stilt, brown-headed gull, common sandpiper, curlew sandpiper, eurasian coot, eurasian curlew, eurasian spoonbill, eurasian teal, eurasian wigeon, garganey, greater flamingo, gull-billed tern, marsh sandpiper, northern pintail, oriental ibis, painted stork, ruff, shoveler, terek sandpiper and wood sandpiper.
Additional Note
Comfortable clothing.A wide-brimmed hat or billed cap to keep off the sun.
