Elephant rides and bullock cart tour in Habarana

Habarana is a small town in Sri Lanka located within the Anuradhapura district. It is one of the popular tourist destinations for nature and safari lovers, with the famous Minneriya sanctuary and the Habarana jungle in close proximity for some wildlife fun and adventure. Since the town serves as the base for Sigiriya and several other safaris you find that there are hotel Sigiriya Sri Lanka that you can choose for accommodation and relaxing.

Located within the centre of the cultural triangle made up of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Kandy, the Cinnamon Lodge Habarana is an exclusive hideaway for the entire family. In Habarana this is the ideal location for leisure or business travellers who is looking for a perfect location during their stay in the town. You find superior and deluxe rooms as well as a number of suites that you can choose according to your requirement. The hotel also offers an exclusive spa, a range of sporting activities, a massive pool and many more facilities that you can expect at a luxury accommodation provider.

When you are in Habarana there are some interesting things you can experience such as elephant back rides. These maybe a bit pricey but its all well worth it. The wildlife that you will see from the elephant back would be unique since you will go through different terrains and you get to experience the wildlife in its full glory. The experienced mahout will guide the tamed elephant while you will be sitting on a platform with space up to four people.

Bullock cart rides are also quite popular in Habarana and is an exciting experience for both young and old alike. Bullock carts were long ago a main mode of transport for the locals. You will be able to ride the cart through the village, along paddy fields admiring the beauty of the surrounding in this unique vehicle. You can get a taste of the lives of the village folk in the olden time when you hop on for a ride.

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.

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