Uncountable Experience Lives around this Dream

 
Are you someone who is in love with nature and wildlife? Then Kumana National park is a must see during your stay at Dream Garden! The park is popularly known for its migratory and indigenous bird population including Hawk Eagles, painted and rare black necked storks, Egrets, Godwits, Peacocks, Elephants, Leopards, Crocodiles, Mousedeer and many more. These indigenous sightings are possible because the park is surrounded by beautiful lagoons, watering holes like kumana villu swamps and pockets of lush foliage. Kumana National park is an enchanted territory which mesmerizes the eyes of the curious with the wonders of nature and wildlife.
The Kumana National Park, also known as Yala East National Park is located in the Ampara district of south-east of Sri Lanka at a distance of 391 kilometers from Colombo. The gateway to Kumana National Park is at Panama. The park office is located at Okanda, 22km south of Panama.

 
Want to break free in the middle of an island? Pottuvil Lagoon is one of the most sought-after places, with an array of mangrove forests around it that are home to countless of wildlife. The gigantic lagoon with over 200 acres in size is home to a beautiful island in the middle of it which has the most amazing view. You often see heard of Elephants crossing the passage over. Its like looking at the true world out there when you get a chance to break free from disturbance. The boat tour around the lagoon will take you through the experience of a lifetime to witness the true beauty and serenity of the mangrove forests, wildlife in its natural habitats and the beauty of the small island in the middle of the lagoon. This is all made possible in just five minutes’ walk from Dream Garden.
A lush green mangrove forest surrounds Pottuvil lagoon, and it is a common sight to see mischievous Sri Lanka Macaque Monkeys jumping from tree to tree. Another relatively common sight is seeing large crocodiles basking in the sun on the banks of the lagoon or on nearby rocks, looking deceivingly calm, and to see one of these animals is exhilarating, to say the least. But the best-kept secret about the lagoon is that it is a fantastic place to spot elephants; many elephants come here in the evening as a way to cool off and you can watch them frolic in the water from a safe distance.

 
If you are a fan of ancient history, who wishes to know the mesmerizing secrecies of Sri Lanka and its rich heritage, Kudumbigala is up your alley! The history of annals reveals that this monastic complex is the first of its kind built for Buddhist monks in Sri Lanka. The site expands over an enormous area of 600 acres which is the remnants of the complex within which confines of the Ruhuna Wildlife Park. The monastery was built in 246 BC as a refuge for Buddhist monks who wanted to spend time away from secular life, during the time of King Devenandapiyatissa. The interesting fact is the monastery is still used as a haven for meditation by monks these days, hence the visitors are inclined to dress appropriately to refrain from causing disturbance.
If you are a fan of ancient history, who wishes to know the mesmerizing secrecies of Sri Lanka and its rich heritage, Kudumbigala is up your alley! The history of annals reveals that this monastic complex is the first of its kind built for Buddhist monks in Sri Lanka. The site expands over an enormous area of 600 acres which is the remnants of the complex within which confines of the Ruhuna Wildlife Park. The monastery was built in 246 BC as a refuge for Buddhist monks who wanted to spend time away from secular life, during the time of King Devenandapiyatissa. The interesting fact is the monastery is still used as a haven for meditation by monks these days, hence the visitors are inclined to dress appropriately to refrain from causing disturbance.

Religious and Spiritual Sanctuaries

 
One of the key highlights of Pottuvil is the significance of all communities living together in peace as one family. The reflection of this bond is witnessed through the multiple religious and spiritual sanctuaries that are in existence in the vicinity of Pottuvil for thousands of years. Few of the noteworthy explorations would be, the Muhudu Maha Viharaya which is built nearly 2,000 years ago to celebrate the landing of Queen Vihara Maha Devi, ruler of Rohana(a kingdom once present in ancient Sri Lanka). Another significant religious monument would be Magul Maha Viharaya which is lying on the northern edge of the Lahugala National Park. It is an archaeologically protected monument located about 22 km off from Siyambalanduwa town and about 11 km off Pottuvil town in the Ampara District of Sri Lanka. Along with these religious significance there are a lot of hindu temples including the shrine of Lord Ganesh, located few hundred meters away from the main road into the jungle.

 
The Pottuvil area is best known for its surfing culture with countless number of surfing points, and the ones around Dream Garden, would be Pottuvil point, Whiskey point, Lighthouse Komari, Jetwing point and the list goes on for all surfers out there. Next to Arugambay, Surfing points at Pottuvil are the most exploratory and secluded with the most amazing waves that no surfer would want to miss. It is also a place for all the sea and beach lovers, for a swim, to walk to an array of beach sports.

 
Pottuvil is mostly known for its significance in surfing, but did you know that it has the most sumptuous looking cultivation including Peanut farming? The region is gifted with splendid view of paddy fields and green rice fields. Herds of cattle crossing the roads, - people like to see them from their vehicles. Locals here actively involve in rice farming, cattle farming and most importantly Fisheries. Fishing in various methods is also a local cultural significance of the communities living out there. Home farming of vegetables and fruits, fishing as the main livelihood source makes their food culture the most organic and fresh in nature. So if you every drop in at Dream Garden walk around the sandy roads to explore the farms and fishing culture in the neighbourhoods.