Hidden behind the Girandurukotte Central Collage, lies a conserved remains of a small aramic complex hidden from anybody’s view. The stupa is built on a square platform enclosed by a brick wall. 3 brick steps are found on one side to enter in to the platform. These steps are enclosed within a pair of exquisitely carved balustrades (Korawak Gal) representing the mythical Makara at the top.
A small but a beautifully built English church called St . Marks Church, this church was built by the public in memory of Major Thomas William Rogers (the Government Agent for Badulla District) was consecrated on 25 April 1857 by Bishop James Chapman. The Bell tower at the entrance has been built in 1921.
Uda Wewa uses a sluice gate similar to Sorabora Wewa without the use of a Bisokotuwa. Using the natural rock to build the sluice gate seems be unique to Bulatha and these two tanks are the only 2 known reservoirs in the ancient irrigation history of Sri Lanka to use this technology.
Welanhinna Fort would have been a strategic fort of the Kandyan Army to observe enemy movements at Idalgashinna Pass, this was one of primary entry points to the Kandyan kingdom from Uva.
Hidden high above Ella, Ravana Cave blends epic legend with deep prehistory. Linked to the Ramayana and inhabited as early as 20,000 BCE, this dramatic cliffside cavern invites hikers to explore Sri Lanka’s myths, archaeology, and breathtaking mountain landscapes.
Kithal Ella Waterfall is only accessible over railway track which travels on the famous Nine Arch Bridge. This waterfall is generally considered the real Ravana Ella Waterfall due the close proximity of the Ravana Cave.
Dunhinda Ella fall is steeped in history. The area was once inhabited by indigenous people – the Veddha tribe.
The Kirindioya Ella Fall is located on the eastern side of the 977m-high Mahapitiya Mountain, from where several streams spring.
Dun Ella Falls (125m high and 3m wide) is split into three chutes that converge in a tributary of Loggal Oya Reservoir called Madu Walla Kandura. Annual deforestation of the land for chena cultivation means the land near the fall is bare and only 40 hectares of forest remain due to soil erosion. T
The track through the Devils Staircase is one of the most popular hiking and jeep tracks in the hills of Sri Lanka. The difficulty levels and the spectacular view of the green mountains of Sri Lanka has made this a hikers paradise but only the most ardent hikers will undertake this 13 km hike.
Mahaulpotha is a charming little town 3.5 km off Bandarawela. Porogala viewpoint is an amazing viewpoint in Mahaulpotha little known to the general public. So named due the rock resembling a axe head, you coud have a clear view of Bandarawela, Kinigama, Diyathalawa, Heel oya, railway line and peaks of Nuwara Eliya.
Plunging 220 meters (721 ft) down a rocky cliff, Diyaluma Ella is Sri Lanka’s second-highest waterfall and one of its most breathtaking sights. Above it, Upper Diyaluma invites adventure seekers with natural infinity pools, panoramic views, and an unforgettable blend of mist, sunlight, and rushing water.
Bambarakanda is the highest waterfall in Sri Lanka with a sheer drop of a 263 meters. In the world ranking its the 299th tallest waterfall in the world.
The Wisari Ella (Wishari Ella), also known as the Alikola Oya North falls lies hidden deep inside the mountains of Uva. The 20m-high Alikola Oya waterfalls are formed by the Punagala and Alikola Rivers, which both flow from the Maha Kande Mountain’s eastern slope.
The Uma Oya Dunhinda Ella / Uma Oya Ella Falls Ella off Godunna is a rather unknown waterfall away from the hustle and bustle in a picturesque landscape on Uma Oya.
The Garandi Ella of Ettampitiya is a rather unknown waterfall away from the hustle and bustle in a picturesque landscape on the Uma Oya.
The god had the hair-relic secured in a golden reliquary and enshrined it in a small tope (Mahiyangana Viharaya) 10 ft. high and 24 ft. in circumference (Mhv. 1:36). It is the first cetiya in Sri Lanka, built during the life-time of the Buddha. All other cetiyas were of later construction.
Ellewala Ella waterfall is an small undocumented waterfall created by a stream in the Kirawanagama area in Haldemulla. The Kirawanagama lies off Beragala and accessible through winding by roads.
Kirawanagama Dowili Ella Falls is an unexplored large waterfall created by the Kosgahamankada Oya in the Kirawanagama area. The stream splits in to two at the top of the waterfall creating 2 falls which joins again at the bottom.
Dorowana Ella lies hidden deep in the jungle of Uva Paranagama area in the Badulla District. The waterfall falls in 2 stages from a height of over 30 meters and splits in to 2 steams at the center.
