Approximately 7 km from the junction of Madatugama in the highway route of Colombo to Anuradhapura is Asia’s most extensive iron wood forest and pink quartz mountain. Naamal Uyana is the name of this 260 acres of iron wood forest which grows Mesua ferara, a tree that is prevalent in Sri Lanka since the 8th century AD. With much geographical and historical importance, this area includes other attractions that keep has been attracting many a local and foreign visitors alike. These include ancient monuments that date back as far as the 2nd century and a three surface waterway that to the great fascination of the onlookers disappear from sight at a certain point only to resurface in the form of water fountains after a distance of 500 meters away.
If you are in the locality of Dambulla, then the Iron Wood Forest is worth a stopover for it is indeed a fascinating place for the naturist and the sightseer. In Sri Lanka Hotels are commended for the warm heartfelt hospitality they extend and one of the leading 5 Star Hotels Sri Lanka that merge contemporary facilities with exclusive services is the beautiful property of Heritance Hotels & Resorts.
Iron Wood Forest Asia’s Largest
