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Muthurajawela Lagoon Tour From Negombo
Duration
4 hours
Overview
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Muthurajawela is a marsh in Sri Lanka in the southern region of the Negombo lagoon, 30 km (19 mi) north of Colombo. The Muthurajawela Marshes are 3,068 - 7,580 acres in area and the country's largest saline coastal peat bog. Some of the identified species have been shown to be indigenous to the marsh. Muthurajawela is the largest saline coastal peat bog in Sri Lanka. The Marsh together with the Negombo Lagoon form an integrated coastal wetland Eco-system with marsh lagoon complex itself estimated to have originated around the year 5000 BC. The marsh is a major local and tourist attraction, primarily for sightseeing and boating tours, and the area also supports local agriculture and forestry. Before the ended of tour you haves a special sea food lunch at Muthrajawela lagoon resort.