Demodara Nine Arch Loop (Railway Loop Viewpoint) Overview Demodara Loop is a civil engineering marvel. Here, the railway track circles around a hill (like a turban) and passes through a tunnel directly beneath the Demodara Railway Station. This unique design was created by the brilliant engineer D.J. Wimalasurendra to manage the steep elevation drop that […]
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Ravana Cave Overview Situated at an altitude of 4,490 feet above sea level, this cave is believed to be one of the places where King Ravana hid Goddess Sita. There is evidence that this is a man-made tunnel, and according to legends, this tunnel was connected underground to places like the Dowa Temple and Ravana
Ravana Falls Overview Ravana Falls is one of the widest waterfalls in Sri Lanka and acts as a massive roadside shower. Legend says that King Ravana hid Princess Sita in the caves behind this waterfall (Ravana Cave), adding a mythical value to its beauty. During the rainy season, the water turns into a massive, thundering
Ella Rock Overview Ella Rock is a famous cliff located high above Ella village, offering incredible views of the hill country. The hike is tougher than Little Adam's Peak but is totally rewarding. The journey takes you along a railway track, through a tea plantation, past a waterfall, and up through a dense pine forest
Little Adam’s Peak (Punchi Sri Pada) Overview Little Adam’s Peak, locally known as Punchi Sri Pada, is one of the most popular and easily accessible hiking destinations in Ella, Sri Lanka. Located just a short distance from Ella town, this iconic viewpoint offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding hill country. The trail gently
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Ancient Ranawana Temple Overview Ranawana Purana Rajamaha Viharaya is situated in Pilimathalawa, approximately 12 km from Kandy. The temple is famous due to the presence of the tallest walking Buddha statue in the world, also known as the Sakman Buddha Statue, which reaches as high as 80 feet. The temple is magnificently constructed to adorn
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Degaldoru Cave Temple Overview Degaldoruwa Raja Maha Viharaya is an ancient cave temple located in Amunugama, about a few kilometers from Kandy. It was originally built by King Kirti Sri Rajasinha and completed by King Rajadhi Rajasinha in the 18th century. Famous for its beautiful frescoes, these are the most beautiful Kandyan Era Frescoes (Wall
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Sri Lanka Tea Museum (Hanthana) Overview The Sri Lanka Tea Museum is situated in the Hantana Tea Factory, developed in 1925. This museum is placed around 3km south of the city of Kandy. This is an appreciation of the pioneers of the Ceylon tea industry, including James Taylor and Thomas Lipton. This four-story museum holds
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Kandy View Point Overview Kandy View Point on Rajapihilla Mawatha in the hill tops overlooking the Kandy Lake is the best place to enjoy the most breathtaking view of the whole Kandy city. From this spot, one can witness the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, the golden roof, the milky white Kandy Lake also
Udawattekele Sanctuary Overview Udawatta Kele Sanctuary, a historic forest reserve, has been existing in a hill ridge in the city of Kandy, in the immediate background of a prominent Buddhist temple, the Temple of the Tooth Relic. Previously, this has been referred to as "Uda Wasala Wattara," which literally translates as a Garden above the
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