Ella
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Ella is blessed with some of the most beautiful views, you could find in Sri Lanka. This small town is used as a base for plenty of trekking expeditions to the surrounding countryside.
A near-perfect-location for the nature loving and adventurous; the picturesque valley of Ella offers spectacular views of the southern mountains and highlands. Famed for the main nature trails that lead through it, Ella provides first-rate hiking opportunities, regardless of how experienced you are. It also features Ravana falls which is one of the main waterfalls in the island, Mini Adam’s Peak and Ella Rock. Just a little bit of hint - on a clear night, you can see the Great Basses lighthouse with its commanding posture and that is a view that shouldn’t be missed.
The Ravana falls is one of the widest falls in Sri Lanka and is one of the most popular attractions. It is connected to the Hindu epic, Ramayana, a historic tale that covers over India and Sri Lanka.
The Adisham Bungalow (also called Adisham Hall) is a monastery for Benedictine Monks, located about 4km from Haputale, in the Badulla District of Sri Lanka’s Uva Province. This manor house was built in 1931 by Sir Thomas Villiers, an English aristocrat and planter.
Located in the village of Dhowa on the Badulla – Bandarawela main road, the Dowa Rock Temple is famous for the beautiful paintings and sculptures that adorn its rock walls. Located at the bottom of a hill and close to a picturesque stream, it is one of the major attractions in the Badulla area. The distance from Colombo is about 210 km to the east and approximately 120 km to the south of Kandy.
Built during the 16th Century, the Bogoda Wooden Bridge is located around 13km south of Badulla city in Sri Lanka’s Uva Province. Significantly it is reported to be the world’s oldest existing wooden bridge.
This 220m drop of crystal clear fall of water is situated in Koslanda. Proudly known to be Sri Lanka’s second highest waterfall, the Diyaluma falls is the backdrop for a folklore about a tragedy of a young Chieftain and his lover. “Diyaluma” gives the meaning of a “rapid flow of water” in the native language.
At 241 meters, the Bambarakanda waterfall is the highest in Sri Lanka. Located at Kalupahana, access to the falls is not easy and some walking is required. The best times to view the falls are in March and April, however you can see Bambarakanda in all its glory after any heavy rainfall. A challenging trail to Horton Plains starts from Bambarakanda.