Nara Mangrove Garden (Kadolkele Mangrove Reserve, NARA)
About This Place
Nara Mangrove Garden (Kadolkele Mangrove Reserve, NARA)
A 14‑hectare mangrove path/reserve managed by NARA, with 29 mangrove species, 33 other vegetation types; rich fauna: ~102 bird species, 22 mammals, reptiles, invertebrates; facilities include a freshwater prawn hatchery and demonstration for brackish water fish culture.
Difficulty
🧭 moderate
Best Time
📅 Dry season when mangrove paths less muddy and water levels moderate; mornings or late afternoons better for birding & photography
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Accessibility & Visitor Info
Located in Negombo/near Gampaha; accessible by road; likely with trails and observation posts; may require small boat for some parts.
📖 Legends & Stories
Serves as an environmental research site; plays role in conservation education; somewhat folklore / local interest in “Mangrove Park” in Negombo; perhaps few stories about local fishing communities interacting historically with the mangroves.
Location
📍 Find It Here
7.114740, 79.866000
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