Sri Lanka travel lets you discover the rare wonders of this unique tropical isle by embarking on a series of Sri Lanka tours courtesy of local travel professional, Jetwing Travel. Explore the verdant, rolling hills of Hunasgiriya and encounter an exotic array of wildlife such as the Shaheen Falcon, an exquisite bird of prey that is a resident species of peregrine falcon. Keep your eyes peeled and watch out for this magnificent specimen wheeling, rolling, and looping its way through the clear blue skies. An invigorating trek, you will be assigned a guide to take you on this exciting two-hour journey on a splendid trail, the Hunasgiriya trail, that is an impressive 1,490 metres above sea level.

You will be strolling along paths lined with vibrant blooms, so be sure to stop and smell the roses, amongst other flowers, on the way to the top. Your guide will also point out other curious creatures sure to cross your path such as the civet cat and fishing cat, and direct your eyes to the skies to witness the majestic White Breasted Sea Eagle as it soars through the air in powerful gusts. You will also be able to encounter the Ceylon Grey Flying Squirrel, the Giant Squirrel, and the Toque Monkey. Keen-eyed bird watchers will want to bring binos to spot the Sri Lanka Hanging Parrot, the Common Tiger, the Blue Glassy Tiger, the Lemon Emigrant, and the Tailed Jay, amongst the vibrant avian species here.

Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and hopes to visit them all someday. Google+