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 🖋️  In addition to the popular World’s End at Horton Plains, there are a number of lesser-known precipices with spectacular views of the surrounding area. Called mini worlds ends, they are Madulsima in Pitamaruwa, Pitawala Pathana in Riverstone, Deanston in Hunnasgiriya, and Hulangala in Selagama. Hulangala Mini Worlds End lies at the southern end of the Knuckles mountain range in the Selagama estate which can be reached from either Kurunegala or Matale. From Kurunegala, travel towards Dambulla up to Thalgodapitiya Junction and turn to Yatawatta road. The total distance is about 40km. To travel from Matale, you need to turn off at Palathwela to reach Yatawatta. From  Yatawatta, take the road towards Selagama estate. At the estate entrance, you are charged LKR 100 per person and LKR 250 for a vehicle. From the line houses of Selagama estate, you can hike for 2-3 km to reach the viewpoint. However, motorbikes, 3-wheelers, and 4×4 vehicles can go right up to the viewp...

Wedihiti Kanda ⛰ Wedihiti Kanda (Wedahiti Kanda) is a rocky mountain about 3.5 km from the famous Kataragama Devalaya. Except for Kataragama Deva-laya and Sella Kataragama, Wedihiti Kanda is one of the most popular destinations for pilgrims to Kataragama. Although not much of its history is known, this mountain is buried deep in folklore, all connected to the deity of Kataragama.  Distance: 34kms  Duration: 45 minutes Preferred attire: hat I caps, shorts, cotton I linen clothing Items to be taken along: camera, bottles of water, snack packs, clothes, toiletries, binoculars Risk factor: Elephants at dusk For more information and reservations, call us on +94 472 030 100   #WanderWednesdays #ExperiencesAroundWeerawila #UncovertheMagic #WedihitiKanda #NatureJourney #WeerawilaParadise #DoubleTreeWeerawila #HiltonSriLanka

 🖋️  Ohiya  ( Sinhala :  ඔහිය ) is a rural village located in  Badulla District  of  Uva Province, Sri Lanka .  It is located approximately 224 km (139 mi) southeast of  Colombo . Ohiya is in the Welimada Divisional Secretariat Division and the Grama Niladhari Division number is 62A. Coordinates:  6°49′11″N   80°50′21″E Country Sri Lanka Province Uva Province Elevation 1,774 m (5,820 ft) Time zone UTC+5:30  ( Sri Lanka Standard Time Zone ) Postcode 90168 It is the nearest major settlement to the  Horton Plains National Park  and serves as a gateway to the National Park and several other nature reserves.

 🖋️  Idalgashinna  ( Sinhala :  ඉදල්ගස්හින්න ,  Tamil :  இதல்கஸ்ஹின்ன ) is a small village in the  Badulla District ,  Uva Province ,  Sri Lanka .  Situated at an elevation of about 1,615 metres (5,299 ft) above sea level, it is located in the Haputale-Namunukula mountain range. The area is home to the Idalgashinna Estate, with the closest large town being  Haputale , about 9km south on the railway.  Between the two locales lies the Thangamale Bird Sanctuary. Education in the area comes under the purview of the  Welimada Divisional Secretariat , which administers the Idalgashinna Tamil Vidyalaya (Idalgashinna Tamil College), Beauvais Tamil Vidyalaya and the Ellethota Vidyalaya. was established as a  tea estate  in 1984, although the area had seen isolated periods of settlement prior to this.  The Idalgashinna Pass is a prominent geological feature in the area; Idalgashinna was regarded as a key entranc...

 🖋️  Ella Wala Falls is a small but beautiful waterfall lying on the Ella – Wellawaya Road. Not the closest waterfall to Ella, but still people go there to enjoy a bath as it got a natural pool like area to have some fun. Ella Wala Falls is a small but beautiful waterfall lying hidden inside the jungle on the Ella – Wellawaya Road. Not the closest waterfall to Ella, but still people go there to enjoy a bath as it got a natural pool like area to have some fun. Nothing like an enchanting waterfall to provide you with a magnificent playground that you can truly enjoy, right? If you are planning on staying 2-3 days in Ella and got a vehicle, plan a visit to this place, you will enjoy some quality and peaceful time as it's not crowded at all like  Ravana Falls  (You can go on a bus and take a tuk tuk) We highly recommend the place, if you love water and wanna have some splash time. But be safe on a rainy day as not easy to get some quick help 🖋️  How to get here Co...

 🖋️  Distance from Ella – 51.6 km (2 hours 14 minutes) Introduction to Madulsima Madulsima is a village situated in the Uva province of Sri Lanka. It is a picturesque village with mountains popular for hiking and camping. One such popular attraction is the Madulsima Mini World’s End which is a famous hiking spot of the area. Many adventurers also enjoy camping above the clouds during their hikes at Madulsima. Beauty of Madulsima Madlsima Mountain has an elevation of 383 m and stands approximately 700 – 1000 m above sea level. The highest part of the mountain belongs to Roeberry Estate. The Madulsima Mini World’s End which is also known as the Pitamaruwa Mini World’s End is located at the end of this estate. Madulsima is a heavenly location which stands high above in elevation and is mostly shrouded by the mist and feels as if one is travelling among the clouds. Kalugala, which is a popular hiking spot, is located on the northern point of the Madulsima mountain range. Getting ...

🖋️   Bambarakanda Falls (also known as Bambarakele Falls ) is the tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka . With a height of 263 m (863 ft), [ 1 ] it ranks as the 461st highest waterfall in the world. [ 2 ] Situated in Kalupahana in the Badulla District , this waterfall is 5 km (3.1 mi) away from the A4 Highway . The waterfall was formed by Kuda Oya, which is a tributary of the Walawe River . The Bambarakanda Falls can be found in a forest of pine trees . Location Kalupahana, Sri Lanka Coordinates 6°46′24″N 80°49′52″E Type Horsetail Elevation ≈1,100 m (3,600 ft) Total height 263 m (863 ft) Number of drops 1 Watercourse Kuda Oya, a tributary of Walawe River World height ranking 461st

 🖋️  Nelligala International Buddhist Center is a modern Buddhist temple situated in the village of Muruthalawa in Kandy District, 13 km (8 miles) west of Kandy city by road. The constructions of the Nelligala Temple were commenced in 2015, the foundations were carried out with the help of the Sri Lanka Army. The Sri Lankan architects were Roshan Somadheera and his son. The inspiring founder was Ven. Wathurakumbure Dhammaratana Thero, who more recently also developed the restoration of the historical Kuragala temple on the Balangoda-Kaltota road B38. The Nelligala International Buddhist Center is modern in many ways, it's neat and clean, not excluding Mahayana forms of Buddhism and inviting believers of all faiths, offering wheelchair access to reach the top comfortably, and providing enough parking opportunities close to the summit. The best times to visit Nelligala are the early morning and sunset. Access is free of charge. The dress code requires covered shoulders and knee...

 🖋️     Ravana Ella ) is a popular sightseeing attraction in Uva province of Sri Lanka . It currently ranks as one of the widest falls in the country. This waterfall measures approximately 25 m (82 ft) in height and cascades from an oval-shaped concave rock outcrop. During the local wet season, the waterfall turns into what is said to resemble an areca flower with withering petals. But this is not the case in the dry season, where the flow of water reduces dramatically. The falls form part of the Ravana Ella Wildlife Sanctuary , and are located 6 km (3.7 mi) away from the local railway station at Ella .                     Ravana Ella cave The Ravana Ella Cave lies at 1,370 m (4,490 ft) above sea level on the foundation of a cliff. The cave is a popular local tourist attraction, located 11 km (7 mi) away from Bandarawela . Excavations undertaken in the cave uncovered e...

 🖋️   Diyaluma Falls is 220 m (720 ft) high and the second highest waterfall in Sri Lanka   and 619th highest waterfall in the world. It is situated 6 km (3.7 mi) away from Koslanda in Badulla District on Colombo - Badulla highway. The falls are formed by Punagala Oya, a tributary of Kuda Oya which in turn, is a tributary of Kirindi Oya.   Location Koslanda, Sri Lanka Coordinates 6.733282146005565°N 81.03146967470734°E Type Horsetail Total height 220m Number of drops 1 Watercourse Punagala Oya World height ranking 619

 🖋️  Sithulpawwa Rajamaha Viharaya is an ancient Buddhist monastery located in Hambantota District , South Eastern Sri Lanka . Situated 18 km east of the pilgrimage town Katharagama , it is believed to have been built in the 2nd century B.C by king Kavantissa . Sithulpawwa Vihara can be reached by travelling 18 miles along the Tissamaharama-Yodhakandiya road towards the Yala National Park . The name Sithulpawwa is derived from the word "Chiththala Pabbatha", which means "the hill of the quiet mind". Religion Affiliation Buddhism District Hambantota Province Southern Province Location Country Sri Lanka Geographic coordinates 6°23′13″N 81°26′59″E Architecture Founder King Kavan Tissa of Ruhuna Completed Around 2nd century BC                                                                     ...

 🖋️   About Kotagala Location Kotagala is a small town in the  Nuwara Eliya District  of the  Central Province ,  Sri Lanka . It is located 35.8 km from  Nuwara Eliya  at an elevation of 1,247 m above sea level. Reaching Kotagala kotagala can be reached by main Colombo-Kandy (A1) & then by Peradeniya-Badulla (A5) main road. The nearest railway station to kotagala is at  kotagala  (750m) of Colombo-Badulla main highland railway line. Setting At an altitude of 1247 m, Kotagala Is rings of hills covered with seamless plantations of tea. Accommodation Kotagala has a range of  accommodation  options top end hotels to mid-range hotels and guest houses. About Nuwara Eliya District Nuwara Eliya  is a town of  central province  in Sri Lanka. It is located at an altitude of 1,868 m (6,128 ft) in the central highlands and is considered one of the most important locations for  Tea  production in Sri Lanka...

 🖋️ The Moragahakanda Dam ( Sinhala : මොරගහකන්ද ව්‍යාපෘතිය ), officially Kulasinghe Reservoir ,is a large gravity dam , and the main component of the larger and more complex Moragahakanda — Kalu Ganga Project , across the Amban River at Elahera , in the Matale District of Sri Lanka . Construction began on 25 January 2007 and was completed in 2018.The maiden water release of the dam was in January 2017.Morgahakanda/Kaluganga project is the last of the Great Mahaveli project Official name මොරගහකන්ද අමුන Country Sri Lanka Location Elahera, North Central Province Coordinates 07°41′56″N 80°46′12″E Purpose Power Status Operational Construction began 25 January 2007 Opening date 8 January 2018 Owner(s) Mahaweli Authority Dam and spillways Type of dam Gravity dam Impounds Amban River Height (foundation) 65 m (213 ft) Reservoir Creates Kulasinghe Reservoir කුලසිංහ ජලාශය Active capacity 521,000,000 m 3 (1.84 × 10 10 ...

 🖋️ Gongala is a mountain in the Ratnapura District of Sri Lanka. At a summit elevation of 1,358 m (4,455 ft). It is the 15th tallest mountain in Sri Lanka.                                     Geography

 🖋️  The Sigiriya Rock Fortress might be stealing the show as a must-visit destination in Sri Lanka but the Pidurangala Rock, located just 2.5 km north of it, comes in as a close second; possibly offering even more panoramic views than its counterpart! It is a hidden gem now slowly gaining popularity thanks to the cult of growing Instagram influencers who have sealed the site’s fate, as one of the most scenic spots in the region. However, Pidurangala Rock also lays claim to its own fascinating history. This is closely tied to that of the Lion Rock aka the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, and the king who made it his royal abode. The legend has it that after King Kashyapa, (477 to 495 AD) usurped the throne by committing patricide he feared retaliation by his brother, the rightful heir. He thus scouted for a secure location to build his palace. The king is said to have relocated the Buddhist monks who were occupying the cave complex at Sigiriya Rock to a new monastery in Pidurangala kn...

  Ella Sri Lanka , Asia Welcome to everyone’s favorite hill-country village, and the place to ease off the travel accelerator with a few leisurely days resting in your choice of some of the country’s best guesthouses. The views through Ella Gap are stunning, and on a clear night you can even spy the subtle glow of the Great Basses lighthouse on Sri Lanka’s south coast. Don’t be too laid-back though; definitely make time for easygoing walks through tea plantations to temples, waterfalls and viewpoints. After building up a hiking-inspired appetite, look forward to Sri Lanka’s best home-cooked food and a reviving cuppa.