Baobab Tree
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DarioSaraB
Rome, Italy2,985 contributions
Feb 2022
It is said that this tree was born by chance from a seed of imported goods centuries ago and, this be true or not, it’s a really impressing plant to admire. The trunk is huge, so are the branches and its bark is extremely interesting to touch and see. If you love plants, it’s a must!
Written March 30, 2022
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Fernando
Negombo, Sri Lanka82 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
If you are traveling mannar i suggest everyone should visit this place to look at this giant tree.. and we were lucky that we met an amazing person who told us the story behind this tree..
I hope you too will get that chance if you visit this place.
I hope you too will get that chance if you visit this place.
Written May 13, 2020
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Silver Wings Tours
Wattala, Sri Lanka220 contributions
Aug 2019
This is the oldest Baobab tree in Sri Lanka believed to around 740 years old, which are origin to Africa , Madagascar and Australia. This is one of the major tourist attractions in the area today and also known as the bottle tree since trunk of this tree can hold up to 12,000 litres of water.
Written September 2, 2019
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Prasad V
Matara, Sri Lanka57 contributions
May 2015
This is a very close-by attraction just 1km away from Mannar Town. Do not forget to go to this place if you visit Mannar town. I visited Mannar fort , BioBab tree, Several Hindu shrines and Buddhist Temple close by. i saw a similar Bio bab tree in Delft Island- Jaffna and that one is bigger than this.
Written July 1, 2015
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Bharatha E
Colombo, Sri Lanka81 contributions
Sep 2017 • Family
Biobab tree in Mannar
This is an African origin tree which is believed to be planted by Arabian sailors around 1470. It is 19.15 meters in circumference and 7.5 meters in height. This is one of the largest (if not the largest) trees in Asia.
It is just about 1.5 km from Mannar city
This is an African origin tree which is believed to be planted by Arabian sailors around 1470. It is 19.15 meters in circumference and 7.5 meters in height. This is one of the largest (if not the largest) trees in Asia.
It is just about 1.5 km from Mannar city
Written September 7, 2017
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Harshana M
Colombo, Sri Lanka74 contributions
May 2018 • Family
This is only 500m away from the mannar city center and very easy to find. It's a very old bush type of a tree. Not that tall but with a huge circumference. There are other similar type of trees in mannar but not this big. It's worth seen this as it is a unique floral type.
Written May 12, 2018
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Kanishka M
Kandy, Sri Lanka74 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
Supposed to have come through to Sri Lanka from Africa through the Muslim traders and it still stands tall in the city of Mannar as a place of interest.
Written December 27, 2017
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anomi_desilva
Colombo, Sri Lanka15 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
This is one of the places of interests in Mannar. The baobabs in Sri Lanka is believed to have been brought by Arabian Traders. According to a study done in 2003, there are about 40 Baobab Trees surviving in Sri Lanka, out of which 34 has been identified and measured in Mannar. Most of the trees were calculated to be 300-400 years old. The oldest and the largest baobab is at Pallimunei which is said to be about 800 years old. This tree was calculated 723 years old in the 2003 study. The circumference of the tree is is 19.5 meters and its 7.5 meters tall.
Written October 23, 2015
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Wasantha N
Moratuwa, Sri Lanka5 contributions
May 2015 • Friends
If you are a Nature Lover, or even otherwise, you must make a visit to this extremely rare Giant plant located about 1.5 - 2km away from Mannar Town. There is a road in front of Mannar Dry Fish market, very close to Mannar Bridge, and you will have to travel a short distance on this road. The tree is located on your left side, near St. Lucia's Church when you travel from Mannar Town. The TRUNK of the plant is HUGE, may be 8-10 people on average are needed to make a circle around the trunk. You can imagine the size of the trunk of the plant. However, the plant is not so tall, may be 7-7.5m.
The plant has a very long life time; according to a very poorly legible descriptive notice board, it was planted by Arab sailors and may be planted in 1477.
The plant has a very long life time; according to a very poorly legible descriptive notice board, it was planted by Arab sailors and may be planted in 1477.
Written June 18, 2015
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giriColombo_SriLanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka275 contributions
Apr 2015 • Family
Mahatirtha is the ancient name for Mannar. It means great port. Ancient coins and other items from east and west is found here. Baobab tree is a historic tree providing evidence of international relations. I have seen two other trees on thalimannar road.
Written May 1, 2015
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