The Kandaketiya Kirivehera Rajamaha Viharaya temple is connected to Welusumana, one of the 10 great warriors in the King Dutugenunu’s army who is said to have carried out some maintenance work of the temple. It is said the temple got its name due to a large herd of cows (Kiri Pattiya) which used to grace in this area.
Gotuwala Ella is so called due the name of the village where the waterfall lies. The famous Nine Arch Bridge lies in the village of Gotuwala ( also referred to as Gotuwela).
Haldummulla Ella lies by the road passing the Haldummulla town. This is about 12-15 meters in high and falls in number of segments over a near vertical rock surface.
Lying few minutes of walk from the Gihihiriya Wildlife BungalowPoor Man’s Worlds End view point has been made out of bounds with a fence blocking the foot path since few years ago
Kaluwala Ella is a small but beautiful waterfall lying in the Monaragala District close to the Wellawaya town. The natural pool on top of the waterfall is relatively safe and it’s one of the best bathing sites in the whole district.
The roots of the Dankumbura Purana Gallen Rajamaha Viharaya is believed to be going as far as king Walagamba (89-77 BC) has been neglected by authorities and has been a target for treasure hunters number of times in the past. According to the chief prelate of the Dankumbura Rajamaha Viharaya, this temple has been deserted and covered in jungle for over 800 year before it was discovered and cleared up for worship about 250 years ago by a ‘Kos Keda Hevene’.
Kurullangala’s rocky summit features extraordinary cave art unlike any other in Sri Lanka. Dating back potentially 5,000 years, these massive line drawings of birds and human figures in red pigment remain an archaeological mystery. Accessible only via a demanding six-hour vertical trek, it offers adventurers a rare, prehistoric glimpse.
The Nagadeepa Viharaya in Ridimaliyadda is a mystical ancient complex linked to King Dutugemuṇu’s military camps. Featuring two stupas and inscriptions from the 7th–10th centuries, this protected site is renowned for its supernatural reputation and a gold-plated cobra statue commissioned after the 2009 victory.
Dambana Vedda Village, considered the principal settlement of the last surviving aboriginal community of Sri Lanka, lies about 20 kilometers from Mahiyangana on the border of the Maduru Oya Wildlife Reservation.
According to aborigines in the area, there has been two springs in the area Mutugalwela which had been a guaranteed water supply to this rural village. One spring called kurutiyavinna has been gone under the waters of Kirawanagalkanda reservoir when it was built. The second spring has has been inside the Maduru Oya National Park which is now not accessible to the villagers.
The Pilkington point is a panoramic view point for travelers who visit Haputale and Bandarawela which lies about 45 minutes away. The view point is known by the name of Sir Pilkington, Manager Poonagalla Group, who used this location to scan the vast tea estate of Poonagala in late 1800’s.
St. Catherine’s Seat, situated in the upper division of Nayabedda Tea Estate provides breathtaking views of Bandarawela, Diyatalawa and the surrounding mountains of the Uva Basin. Nayabedda tea estate is located in the Poonagala hills and has plenty of scenic views of the surrounding mountain range.
The 5 meter Gal Ekka Ella waterfall in Kinigama is one of the unknown waterfalls formed by the Kirindi Oya River close to Bandarawela. This rather obscure waterfall lies beneath the Gal Ella rail bridge.
Hali Ella Atampitiya Fort at Kotugodella lies on a hill close to Atampitiya town and is believed to be a Portuguese fort. Atampitiya has been a one of the places Sinhalese fought the invading Portuguese forces and still there is a place called Parangi Ella where it is said that all the dead Portuguese were thrown in.
Built during the Kandyan era, Halpe Pattini Devalaya is a protected monument by the archaeological department. The Devale premises also have an ancient Bhodhigara and the structure of an ancient temple.
Built during the Kandyan era, Halpe Pattini Devalaya is a protected monument by the archaeological department. The Devale premises also have an ancient Bhodhigara and the structure of an ancient temple.
Adi Hate Wala Ella Waterfall is another relatively unknown waterfall hidden deep inside the jungles off Pasara. The base pool of this waterfall is better known by the people in the area as Adi Hate Wala (the 60 feet waterhole) which is said to be about 60 feet deep.
Milla Ella Falls (Gona Wetuna Ella ) waterfall lies deep in the jungles off Milla Badda Temple. Access to this fall is difficult and should use a guide.
Perched 1,950 meters high on Poonagala Mountain, Lipton’s Seat is Haputale’s crown jewel — a 360° viewpoint once favored by Sir Thomas Lipton himself. On a clear morning, the horizon stretches from Trincomalee to Matara, making it one of Sri Lanka’s most breathtaking vistas.
Buduge Kanda Rajamaha Viharaya at Soranatota is an ancient cave temple popular for its rare charcoal based paintings. The temple is rarely visited by pilgrims due its remoteness.
