Welcome to everyone’s favourite hill-country village, and the place to ease off the travel accelerator with a few leisurely days resting in your choice of some of the country’s best guesthouses. The views through Ella Gap are stunning, and on a clear night you can even spy the subtle glow of the Great Basses lighthouse on Sri Lanka’s south coast.
Read moreThe Kotmale Dam is a large hydro-electric and irrigation dam. Located at Kotmale, the dam is the second largest hydroelectric power station in Sri Lanka. Construction of the dam began in August 1979 and was completed in February 1985. The Kotmale project includes a 90 metres high rocktiled dam across the Kotmale Oya, a tributary of the Mahaweli Ganga, a six kilometres long resexvoir holding 175 million cubic metres of water and an underground power station to which water is led through a seven kilometres long tunnel. The civil works have been executed by Swedish contractor Skanska and commissioning took place in August 1985.
Read morePidurangala Rock provides epic views of the surrounding area, a historic cave complex of its own, a tenth of the crowds, and the most incredible view overlooking the famous Sigiriya rock. Hiking Pidurangala Rock for sunrise has become a very unique experience for many travelers to Sri Lanka. From the peak, travelers can watch the stunning sunrise from the rock-top viewpoint, with panoramic vistas over Sigiriya in the distance.
Read moreSigiriya is one of the most valuable historical monuments of Sri Lanka. Referred by locals as the Eighth Wonder of the World, this ancient palace and fortress complex has significant archaeological importance and attracts thousands of tourists every year. It is probably the most visited tourist destination of Sri Lanka. Sigiriya Rock or the Lion Rock is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a height of 660 feet, located in the Matale District in central Sri Lanka and lies between the towns Dambulla and Habarana.
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