{"id":326035,"date":"2023-03-23T14:27:54","date_gmt":"2021-12-20T20:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-in-ja-ela\/"},"modified":"2021-12-21T15:07:14","modified_gmt":"2021-12-21T09:37:14","slug":"places-to-visit-in-ja-ela-sri-lanka-bdp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-in-ja-ela-sri-lanka-bdp\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Enthralling Places To Visit In Ja Ela That Show You How Beautiful Sri Lanka Really Is"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hardly 20 minutes away from the country\u2019s capital, Colombo is a beautiful suburb named Ja Ela whose beauty is unbeatable. Having a pleasant weather all throughout the year and a great geographical location, Ja Ela is a place you shouldn\u2019t miss out on your trip to Sri Lanka as there are many interesting places to visit in Ja Ela.<\/strong> If you have noticed, the place has a very weird name. The etymology behind the same is unclear and there are many debatable interpretations for the same. However the most plausible reason for the same is that the name has historical symbolism associated with both the communities living who make the majority population in Sri Lanka; the Tamil and Sinhala and the name of the place has roots in both Malay and Sinhalese languages. \u2018Ja\u2019 and \u2018Jawan\u2019 are terms that Sinhalese and Tamils use to address Indonesian people and Ela comes from Sinhala meaning lake or stream. This very interesting place is not just about its name but also offers many great places to explore and cool activities to try out. From shopping malls to wetlands and canals to beautiful churches you will find everything in Ja Ela and will have the time of your life.<\/em><\/p>\n

5 Best Places To Visit In Ja Ela<\/h2>\n

Ja Ela with its amazing location and a weird yet fascinating etymology behind its name has many beautiful places to visit and here are five you can\u2019t miss.<\/p>\n

1. Muthurajawela Marsh<\/h3>\n
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Muthurajawela Marsh is the largest saline wetland and home to over 75 species of birds and 48 species of butterflies. The canal is located approximately 18 kms from Negombo and stands between the river Kelani and lagoon. Wrapped in dense mangrove trees, this is a must visit place for every nature lover. Opt for a fun boat ride to explore the unique flora and fauna this place treasures!<\/p>\n

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