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Ussangoda Beach

Ussangoda

Ussangoda Beach is one of the very beautiful and attractive beaches in Sri Lanka. It is situated at Colombo – Kataragama road near Ambalantota – Nonagama junction in the Hambantota district of Sri Lanka. Wonderful beach at the end of the Ussangoda national park. Location information on google maps is correct. In

Kadiyanlena Waterfall

Kadiyanlena Waterfall

Kadiyanlena waterfall is a very beautiful waterfall in Nawalapitiya – Sri Lanka. How to Arrive at Kadiyanlena When you’re going through Dimbula-Nawalapitiya road, you can reach this waterfall. There’s a bridge through the water flow and you can watch and take photographs while you’re waiting on the bridge.

Ambuluwawa Biodiversity Complex

Ambuluwawa Biodiversity Complex

Ambuluwawa biodiversity complex is a very beautiful place which is situated in Gampola – Sri Lanka. The famous Ambuluwawa Tower is the most attractive place here. The tower is located on a hill and you can see an amazing view of the whole area and the Gampola town when you climb

Tea estates in Wewalthalawa

Wewalthalawa - Plateau of Halgolla Tea Estate

First of all, I must say that Wewalthalawa is not a tourism area, and entering this private property without permission is strictly prohibited. Wewalthalawa is a small village which is situated on the plateau of Halgolla Tea Estate in the Amanawala – Yatiyantota area. A very beautiful and attractive place full

Pigeon Island National Park

Pigeon Island National Park

Province Eastern District Trincomalee Distance from Colombo 270 km Nearest Town Trincomalee (4km) Only one word comes into your mind when you see the name ”Pigeon Island – Trincomalee”. It’s snorkelling! Very wonderful & amazing experience that you shouldn’t miss in your life. Pigeon Island National Park is one of

Arisimale Beach

Arisimale Beach

Province Eastern District Trincomalee Distance from Colombo 311.2 km Nearest Town Pulmoddai (3.3km) Arisimale is one of the beautiful beaches near Pulmoddai – Sri Lanka. It is situated next to Pulmoddai Beach. The name ”Arisimale” is coming from the Tamil language. In Tamil ”Arisi” means rice and ”Malai” means

Mandaram Nuwara

Mandaram Nuwara

Mandaram Nuwara is a small village situated at the foot of the Pidurutalagala mountain range in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. The town is also known colloquially as the ’Misty City’ as it is shadowed by the adjoining mountain ranges and is shrouded in mist for the majority of

Peacock Hill

How to arrive at Peacock Hill Great hiking experience. Recommended for beginners. There’s a trail to the peak of the mountain and you can walk easily to the mountain. First, you have to come to the Gampola bus stand. Then you have to catch the Doragala Bus from the

Idalgashinna Mountain

Idalgashinna Mountain

Idalgashinna Mountain is a small hike that can go in about 40 minutes. If you are traveling from Colombo, take a train to Idalgashinna Railway Station. Idalgashinna station is located before Haputale. Get down from Idalgashinna railway station and ask someone for directions to the mountain. You can go without

Uragala Mountain

Uragala Mountain

Uragala is situated in the Hanthana mountain range. It is the highest peak of the Hanthana mountain range. Tough hike for beginners. How to arrive at Uragala Mountain First, you have to come to Galaha Junction. There are two ways to Uragala. One is via Uda Peradeniya. The other one

Haritha Kanda

Haritha Kanda, also known as ”Green Mountain”, is a hiking & camping area which is situated between Agarapathana and Bopaththalawa plains in the central highlands. This area is also known as "Little New Zealand”. Great hiking experience and it may be a little bit tough for beginners. How to arrive at

Knuckles Duwili Ella

Knuckles Duwili Ella

Knuckles Duwili Ella is situated at knuckles forest reserve. Tough for beginners but there’s a clear trail for the waterfall through the forest. How to arrive Knuckles Duwili Ella First, you have to come to Matale town. Then you have to catch the Illukkumbura Bus from Matale Bus Stand.

View from Bathalegala

Bathalegala

Suitable for beginners because Bathalegala is an easy hike. How to get Bathalegala First, you have to come to the Mawanella bus stand. Then you have to take the Aranayaka bus to Gewilipitiya. Then you have to take another bus – the Debathgama bus. Get off the bus on the way

Goraka Ella Waterfall

Goraka Ella Waterfall

Goraka Ella waterfall is a beautiful waterfall that can be easily reached within three hours from Colombo. It is also the tallest waterfall in the Colombo area. This lovely stream that cascades down several floors is located near the town of Mithirigala. How to arrive at Goraka Ella If you

Great Western Mountain

Great Western Mountain

Great Western is situated at the western slope of Nuwara Eliya district. 6th highest mountain (2216m) in Sri Lanka. Tough for beginners but there’s a trail for the peak of the mountain and you can ascend easily to the top of the mountain. How to arrive at Great Western

Thunhisgala Mountain

Thunhisgala Mountain

How to arrive at Thunhisgala Thunhisgala is situated at knuckles forest reserve. Tough for beginners. If you are not an experienced explorer you should take a guide with you. First, you have to come to Waththegama town. Then you have to catch the Bambarella bus from Waththegama Bus Stand. The

Elephants in Wilpattu National Park

Wilpattu National Park

Area 1317 km2 Height above sea level 0 - 152 meters Distance from Colombo 185 km Nearest Cities Puttalam (26km) / Anuradhapura (30km) Open hours 6.00 am to 6.00 pm Main entrance Hunuwilagama entrance Wilpattu National Park is the largest national park in Sri Lanka in terms of size.

Yakdessagala

Yakdessagala is situated in Kurunegala district, closer to Kurunegala town. It belongs to Athugala and Andagala mountain ranges. This mountain is above 420m from the sea level. When you reach the top, you can see Dolukanda, Rambadagalla, Athugala, and Andagala mountain ranges. Come along Kurunegala-Wariyapola road and get a turn

Wangedigala

Wangedigala is in the Sabaragamuwa Province. It has a mild climate. This is a one-day hike. Camping can be done. You can arrive here on the A4 Colombo-Batticaloa road. If you are traveling from Colombo you have to go on a bus to Badulla (Route 99). Get on that bus

Seethawaka Botanical Garden

Seethawaka Botanical Garden

Seethawaka Botanical Garden is located near the town of Avissawella in the Colombo district. It’s easy to arrive from Colombo. If you’d like to get away from the busy lifestyle and enjoy a relaxing and calm day in a place near Colombo, I highly recommend this place. The

View from Uggalla Mountain

Uggalla Mountain

Uggalla is a great place to go for a hike near Colombo. You can come back in one day. Uggalla is located in the western province, near Padukka. It’s a dry climate here. If you are coming from Colombo, take a bus to Colombo-Avissawella (Route 122) and get down

Mirissa Beach

Mirissa is in the Southern Province. On the road from Galle to Matara. There are several ways to go to Mirissa. If you are traveling from Colombo, take a train to Weligama. There is a train to Weligama, from Colombo Fort at 6.30 am. Come to the Fort at

Katusukonda Peak

Katusukonda

Hanthana is in the Kandy district, in the Peradeniya area. Hanthana Range begins behind Peradeniya University. Katusukonda is in the Hanthana range. Come to Kandy at least six in the morning. Then you can save time and start the hike quickly. Come early so you can catch the last bus

A peacock in Yala National Park

Yala National Park

Yala National Park is a biodiversity hotspot in Sri Lanka. Elephants, tigers, crocodiles, and birds can be spotted in this park. Yala National Park is famous for the sightseeing of the tiger. Yala National Park is located about 260 kilometers from Colombo, in the south and Uva provinces. It covers

Footpath in the Makandawa - Kitulgala

Kitulgala

Kitulgala is a wet zone rainforest. It is in the Sabaragamuwa Province. Kitulgala is found on Colombo-Hatton road. The Kelani River flows through Kitulgala. You can do water rafting in the Kelani River in Kitulgala. How to arrive at Kitulgala Come to Avissawella from Colombo and board a Kitulgala bus