Monaragala, meaning the ‘rock of peacock landing’ is a district in Uva Province, Sri Lanka. The surrounded area is mainly made up of rubber, cocoa and sugar cane plantations and paddy lands. The valley is mostly dry. The townships are located in the flat land. The main occupation of those who live here is farming. The area is popular for traditional Hena cultivation too. The surrounded hills within 5 miles radius of Monaragala town are crowded with rubber and cocoa plantations, wild trees and overgrown tea plants. Anteater, wild boar, barking deer, mouse deer, hare, porcupine, python and monkeys are some of the common animals found in these jungles. Bird watching,trekking,rock climbing, bathing in water streams are some of the favourtie activities …In addition there are lots of placed to see.

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