Lipton’s Seat is a high observation point in the hills of Poonagala, Bandarawela. The Scottish tea baron Sir Thomas Lipton used to survey his burgeoning empire from here. It is reached by climbing around 8 km, surrounded by peaceful green tea plantations and an occasional colourful tea plucker. Handapanagala lake, Chandrika lake, Uda walwe lake,...
The ‘Knuckles mountain range is a treasure trove of biodiversity, situated in a sparsely populated region in central Sri Lanka in Kandy and Matale districts. It is home to a unique variety of flora, fauna, and culture. The range takes its name from a series of recumbent folds and peaks in the west of the...
One of the most beautiful World Heritage Sites in the world is definitely the Horton Plains National Park in Sri Lanka. The park is spread over the two highest mountains in the area called Kirigalpotta and Totapola. The plateau-like structure along with plains on one end, thick forests and mountains on other make the Central...
Reaching an imposing 1141 meters in the air, Mini Adam’s Peak lets thrill-seekers scour stunning sceneries that are made up of densely covered jungle and cliff drops. Affording moderate hiking and trekking opportunities for the go-getter of today, adventurers are advised to commence their journeys from Ella town from where the summit of the mountain...
Enjoy this 12.7-km point-to-point trail near Kandy, generally considered an easy route; it takes an average of 3 h 52 min to complete this stretch. This trail is a popular trail for hiking and walking, and it’s unlikely you’ll encounter many other people while exploring and during quieter times can still enjoy some solitude. The...
Pidurangala Rock is an incredible 360-degree viewpoint located opposite the world-famous Sigiriya Lion Rock. The two rocks have an interlinked history: whilst King Kasyapa was building Sigiriya Rock Fortress in the 5th century, he moved monks living around Sigiriya to a new monastery on Pidurangala Rock. Hiking to the top is possible for both rocks,...
This rock fortress was builtby King Kasyapa in the Sthcentury A.D. and was a royalcitadel for more than 18 years.In a sheltered pocket, approached by a spiral stairway,are the famous frescoes. Thesummit of the rock, with an ~area of nearly one hc. was thesite of the palace, the outerwall of which was built on thevery...
Situated 11 km. east of Anuradhapura is Mihintale, regarded as the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. The rock is riddled with shrines and rockdwellings. A grand stairway of1,840 steps made of granite slabs, 5 meters wide, leads to the summit with its splendid views of the surrounding countryside.
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