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Bomburu Ella Waterfall Sri Lanka Tourist Place

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 🖊️   The Bomburu Ella Waterfall, also known as Perawella Falls, was one of my favourite places to visit in the region around Nuwara Eliya and   Ella . With a height of about 50 m (164 ft) and a width of more than 20 m (65 ft), this is  Sri Lanka’s widest waterfall . Bomburu Falls is a 30-minute drive (and short hike) from Nuwara Eliya, which is often dubbed  Little England . If you’re asking me, this is one of these places that cannot be missed from any  itinerary for Sri Lanka . This charming town is surrounded by tea plantations and lush green forests. You will find everything you need to know if you’re planning on visiting the Bumburu Ella Falls in this guide. This includes how to get there, the best time to visit and some insider tips. So, let’s dive into it! The Bomburu Ella Waterfall is one of the most  beautiful landmarks in Sri Lanka  and one that cannot be missed during  a visit to Nuwara Eliya . Set in the middle of lush gree...

Rangala Natural Pool Sri Lanka Tourist Place

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 🖋️  Located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka - Rangala Natural Pool | Rangala Natural Pool  After passing the city of Kandy and passing the town of Teldeniya on the Mahiyanganaya - Kandy road, you will find the road leading to this Rangala village. This pool is located at a short distance of about 37Km from Kandy. If you are going in a private vehicle, you can go quickly. If you are using public transport, you should go to Teldeniya from Kandy and from there take a bus to Rangala or Poddalgoda. This natural pool is a very famous place in this Rangala village, which has a beautiful environment. It is also a place where 35 people have lost their lives while bathing in it.  This is not a place for bathing, but if you can't swim, don't go in... There are invisible holes and the water gets colder as you go deeper. The villagers say that this place is almost 30 feet deep. 🔆Rangala Natural Pool is a beautiful natural pool located in Rangala, Central Province, Sri Lan...

Gombaniya sri lanka Tourist Place

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 🖋️   Gombaniya is the highest peak of the Knuckles Mountain Range and is situated in Matale. Matale Toggle navigation Gombaniya Distance from Matale – 25.4 km (1 hout 12 minutes) Gombaniya is the highest peak of the Knuckles Mountain Range and is situated in Matale. It stands at a height of 1906 meters and is situated at Alakola estate in Hulu Ganga, bordered by Knuckles-Kirigalpoththa and Yakunge Hela mountain ranges on either side. There are quite a few false peaks which some get confused with while on their way to hiking Gombaniya. It is said that the false peak is extremely windy. The well-known false peak of Gombaniya has huge slap rock with an amazing view. The true Gombaniya peak is situated about 500 m away from this false peak. The mountainside is covered with many trees and plants including thickly grown bamboo. A river named “Kuda Oya” flows between Gombaniya and Yakunge Hela.

Knuckles Mountain Range sri lanka Tourist place

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 🖋️  The  Dumbara Mountain Range  lies in central  Sri Lanka , in the Districts of  Matale  and  Kandy . The  Sinhalese  residents have traditionally referred to the area as  Dumbara Kanduvetiya  meaning Mist-laden Mountain Range. Early  British  surveyors gave the name  knuckles , referring to a series of  recumbent folds  and peaks in the west of the massif which resemble the  knuckles  of clenched fist when viewed from certain locations in the  Kandy District . The higher montane area is often robed in thick layers of cloud. In addition to its aesthetic value, the range is of great scientific interest. It is a climatic microcosm of the rest of Sri Lanka as the conditions of all the climatic zones in the country are exhibited in the  massif . At higher elevations there is a series of isolated  cloud forests , harbouring a variety of  flora  and  fauna . Althoug...

Madolsima Sri Lanka Tourist Place

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 🖋️  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 ...

Ravana Falls Sri Lanka Tourist Place

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 🖋️     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 sri lanka Tourist Place

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 🖋️   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

Kotagala sri lanka tourist place

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 🖋️   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...

Moragahakanda Dam Sri lanka Tourist place

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 🖋️ 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 ...