Publications

de Silva Wijeyeratne, Gehan. (Ed.) (2004). Leopards & other Wildlife of Yala. Compiled & Edited by Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne. Photography by Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne. A Jetwing Publication: Colombo. 232 pages. 22 cm x 25 cm. ISBN 955 – 1079 – 00 – 0.This book combines the design element and strong visual focus of a coffee table book with authoritative text from some of Sri Lanka’s leading wildlife writers. The thirteen contributors cover a variety of topics from Leopards, Elephants, smaller mammals, birds, butterflies and dragonflies to plant life and conservation. The book is a useful introduction not only to Yala but also to the wildlife of the other parks and reserves in Sri Lanka’s dry lowlands.

“A visually stunning and beautifully designed book with many fabulous photos and a wide range of readable articles on Sri Lanka’s lowland wildlife. This book fills a notable void in the literature and is a brilliant introduction to one of the finest parks in Asia, Yala National Park”.
Nigel Redman, Publisher and Editor (Christopher Helm and A&C Black, UK)”This book stands as a comprehensive and stimulating volume, that you will return to time and time again”
Renuka Sadanandan, Deputy Editor, Sunday Times

de Silva Wijeyeratne, G. (2008). Sri Lanka Wildlife Itineraries: A Guide for Eco Travellers. 1st Edition. Sri Lanka Tourism: Colombo. 34 pages. 26.5 x 21 cm. Softback. ISBN 978-955-1079-17-8. Photography and body text by Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne. Itineraries by Ajanthan Shantiratnam, Aruni Hewage and Nirusha Ranjitkumar.

This beautifully illustrated and designed book contains overview information for visitors together with a selection of itineraries. The itineraries for elephants, leopards, birds, butterflies, dragonflies, rainforests, etc cover the key groups which are of interest to eco travellers.

De Silva Wijeyeratne, G. (2010). Sri Lanka: The Ultimate Island Safari. Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, Colombo. e Edition. 16 pages. A4.

A case is made to position Sri Lanka as the Ultimate Island Safari. Short descriptions on Best for Blue Whale, The Gathering of Elephants, Leopard’s Island, Monkey Business, Sinharaja Bird Wave, Bio-diversity Hot Spot, etc. Also provides information to frequently asked questions on where to go, where to stay, how to plan a tour, etc