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Habaraduwa

Sri Lanka

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Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Habaraduwa

    Welcome to the profound and historically rich southern coast of Sri Lanka. As you stand here breathing in the warm, salt tinged air, you have arrived at Habaraduwa. …

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  2. 2Duwa Village and the Coastal Railway

    As you stroll deeper into the embrace of Habaraduwa, you cross into the specific precinct known as Duwa village. The atmosphere here undergoes a subtle but unmistakable shift. …

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  3. 3The Marvel of the Coconut Palm

    We now arrive at a clearing where the sheer abundance of coconut palms cannot be ignored. The towering, slender trunks reach frantically toward the sunlight, culminating in chaotic explosions of green fronds. …

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  4. 4The Coir Rope Manufacturing Process

    We have now reached the fascinating epicenter of Duwa village's recycling story. Before you are the active grounds of the local coir manufacturing operations. …

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  5. 5The Shores of Koggala Lake

    Leaving the rhythmic thumping of the coir workshops behind, our path brings us to the expansive, shimmering edge of Koggala Lake. As you approach the shoreline, the dense canopy opens up, revealing a massive, remarkably placid…

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  6. 6Navigating the Waters of Koggala

    Now we embark upon the highly anticipated boat tour across the sprawling expanse of Koggala Lake. As the modest motor comes to life, a gentle, rhythmic vibration courses through the wooden hull, and we push away from the muddy…

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  7. 7The Cinnamon Island and the Sibling Families

    We step off the boat and onto the soft, loamy soil of Cinnamon Island. You are immediately enveloped by an intensely aromatic atmosphere. …

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  8. 8Habaraduwa

    We conclude our journey by observing the intricate, highly skilled process of the cinnamon harvest. The transformation from a raw, green branch to the fragrant spice in your kitchen cabinet is an act of sheer agricultural alchemy. …

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What is Habaraduwa?

Habaraduwa is a place in Sri Lanka with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationSri Lanka
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates5.9959, 80.3104
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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