Morapaya Ambalama (මොරපාය අම්බලම)
The Morapaya Ambalama lies about 2 kms on the road to Mandaram Nuwara from Padiyapellela. Even through lying right next to the road, this Ambalama doesn’t seems to have been caught the eye of the authorities.
The Morapaya Ambalama lies about 2 kms on the road to Mandaram Nuwara from Padiyapellela. Even through lying right next to the road, this Ambalama doesn’t seems to have been caught the eye of the authorities.
The underwater Kadadora Viharaya lies under the waters of Kotmale reservoir and appears only once in few years when the water levels of Kotmale reservoir reduces due drought conditions.
Just as you pass Radella railway station and walk towards Nanu Oya on the railway, you will come across cascade falling in number of segments at the top and the bottom of the bridge.
Kolapathana Ella Waterfall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls hidden deep inside the jungles of Mandaram Nuwara off Hanguranketha. A 3 km hike from Mandaram Nuwara will take you to this hidden beauty falling off the slopes off Pidurutalagala
Mandawala Ella Waterfall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Hanguranketha area well hidden from the public lying in the village of Ekiriya.
Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple is built by Chinmaya Mission of Sri Lanka. Located in Ramboda on Kandy-Nuwaraeliya Road located approximately 30 odd kilometers North of Nuwara Eliya on A-5 route.
The Post Office Building of Nuwara Eliya is one of the oldest buildings in the city fondly known as the ‘Litte England’ is designated archaeological monument falling under the protection of the Department of Archaeology.
Although the origin of the Niyamgamdora Pattini Devalaya is unknown, it is belived that the Devalaya has been built during the Kandyan Era.
Wegama Rajamaha Viharaya is believed to be built during the Gampola era by ‘Henakanda Biso Bandara’ using the dripledged caves believed to be build during King Walagagamba (89-77 BC).
It is believed that the Madanwala Rajamaha Viharaya lying between Hanguranketha and Rikillagaskada has been in existence since the Dambadeniya Kingdom (1232 – 1272) since the ancient Buddha statue in the temple has been dated to this era based on the features.
The Araththana Raja Maha Viharaya, lying on the outskirts of the Hanguranketha, the second capital of the Kandyan kingdom even with a palace of its own was an important religious institution where even the sacred tooth relic was hidden at times of disturbance.
The Vishnu Devalaya at Hanguranketha is one of the main devalaya’s of the Kandyan Era. It is believed that it was here that the king Rajasinhe II was cremated.
Although the origin of the Hanguranketha Pattini Devalaya is unknown, this devalaya has been in existence during the reign of King Rajasinghe II (1635 – 1687) who is reported have carried out renovations at this site.
Built with the remaining material of the burned down palace by the British, Hanguranketha Pothgul Maliga Rajamaha Viharaya is a library on ancient palm leave books and a reminder of the grandeur of the Hanguranketha Palace Complex
The 12m-high Magan Falls flows only during the wet season. It forms part of the Magan Oya (river) and serves the Mahawelli River, via the Kurundu River.
The river serving the Glen Falls originates from the northern side of ‘Single Tree Hill’ (with an altitude of 2070m) on the boarders of the Nuwara Eliya town.
It is said that the Methagama Dimbula Maliyadeva Rajamaha Viharaya got its name due the reason that the great Maliyadeva Thero of of 2nd century BC who is said to be the last Arhath of Sri Lanka live here for some time.
The picturesque Kotmale Reservoir was impounded way back in November 1984 and power generation at the hydro-electrical power station commenced in June 1985. The electricity generated is 206 megawatts.
In the ancient times, there has been 4 main entrances to Kothmale called Kadadora, Watadora, Niyangandora and Galdora. Today only Kadadora entrance remains to be seen. Kadadora is also known as the entrance which prince Gemunu used to enter Kothmale.
Moon Plains is the latest attraction open to public in Nuwara Eliya. The main attraction of Moon Plains is the mini Worlds End at the edge giving a 360 Degree view of the surrounding peaks and towns.