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Laxapana falls |
Laxapana falls |
<ul>Laxapana Falls, situated in the village called Kiriwan Eliya on Maskeliya – Norton Bridge road is the 8th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka. The height of the waterfall has recorded at 126 m. It is located just 21 km south of Kitulgala.
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Aberdeen falls |
Aberdeen falls |
<ul>Aberdeen falls is 98 m in height. It is the 18th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka located near Ginigathena 19 km from Kitulgala.<br>
<br>During the British period, this fall was named Aberdeen the third-largest city in Scotland. According to the folklore among the villagers in the area that there is a tunnel leading from Aberdeen falls to the neighboring Laxapana falls.
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Saptha Kanya mountain, Martinair Flight 138 |
Saptha Kanya mountain, Martinair Flight 138 |
<ul>Saptha Kanya (Seven Maiden) mountain range is one of the most picturesque mountain range in Sri Lanka which consists of seven peaks. The Laxapana falls is in the background of this mountain range.</br>
<br>It is said that the smaller size elephants (kuru elephants) are living in the peaks of this mountain range but it is hard to see them. If you are willing to see them you have to camp a few days at the peak. The mountain range is filled with lush green natural vegetation with steep slopes providing adventurers hiking opportunities through the thick green canopy. </br>
<br>This mountain range became well-known around the world after the Martinair Flight 138 crashed between the 2nd and 3rd mountain peaks killing hundreds of passengers in 1974.
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Castlereigh reservoir, Kayaking |
Castlereigh reservoir, Kayaking |
<ul>Castlereigh reservoir, located 8 km south of Hatton was built in 1965 by damming Kehalgamu Oya River to get the water for Wimalasurendra Power Station. The reservoir is also functioning as a water airport.</br>
<br>Kayaking at Castlereigh reservoir would be a fantastic paddling experience with marvelous views of the surroundings.
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Kandy museums |
Kandy museums |
<ul><p>Kandy national museum, Ceylon tea museum, Sri Dalada museum. World Buddhist museum and Tusker "Raja" museum are the museums that you can visit in Kandy. They are depicting the history of Sri Lanka, Buddhist history, and the history of the tea industry in Sri Lanka.<br>
<br><b>Kandy National Museum</b><br>
<br>Kandy National museum is located in front of the Queen’s Hotel Kandy. The museum building called “Palle Vahala” was a part of the former royal palace complex. At that period it was the home for the king’s harem. More than 5,000 artifacts are displayed belongs to the Kandyan era and British colonial era including a copy of the 1815 agreement.<br>
<br><b>Sri Dalada Museum</b><br>
<br>Sri Dalada Museum is located on the first and the second floors of the building called Aluth Maligawa within the Dalada Maligawa complex. The artifacts, historical records, and photographic display are displayed at the museum.<br>
<br><b>Ceylon Tea Museum</b><br>
<br>Ceylon Tea Museum is located at Hantane, 3 km from Kandy. It exhibits old machinery and equipment used in the tea industry in Sri Lanka.
</p><p><br><b>World Buddhist Museum</b><br>
<br>World Buddhist museum is located backside of Dalada Maligawa at the old court building. It is the only place in the world that displayed Buddhist culture and expansion of Buddhism in the world.<br>
<br><b>Tusker "Raja" Museum</b><br>
<br>Tusker “Raja” museum is located side of a Dalada Maligawa and adjoining the royal palace. Tusker Raja has carried a sacred relic casket for more than half a century at the annual Esala Perahera. After his death skin and tusks were preserved and prepared to look like the tusker when alive and displayed at this museum.
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Bird watching, Udawatta Kele sanctuary |
Bird watching, Udawatta Kele sanctuary |
<ul>Udawatta Kele sanctuary is a wet evergreen forest that contains a great variety of plant species, especially lianas, shrubs, and small trees covering 104 hectares. Sri Dalada Maligawa has bordered on Udawatta Kele sanctuary. <br>
<br>During the Kandyan period, Udawatta Kele was used as a pleasure garden and the pond in the forest was used for bathing. It was restricted to the royal family only. At present, the pond attracts many species of birds.<br>
<br>Common Kingfisher, Indian three-toed kingfisher, Stork-billed kingfisher, Common hill myna, Brown fish owl, Forest eagle owl, Wood owl, Tickell’s blue flycatcher, Green leaf & large-billed leaf warblers, Brown-capped babbler, Layard’s flycatcher, Paradise flycatcher, Crimson-backed woodpecker, Indian pitta, Yellow-fronted barbet, Ceylon lorikeet are most common birds in the sanctuary. </ul> |
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Hantana |
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<ul>Hantana mountain range is a famous hiking trail in Kandy. There are 2 main trailheads to the Hantana range. One is from the famous Peradeniya University and another one from “Hanthana 4th milepost”. There are several peaks to hike in this range. The surrounding view is panoramic. |
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Galmaduwa temple |
Galmaduwa temple |
<ul>Galmaduwa temple is located in the Kundasale area, 9 km east of Kandy. It is a pavilion built using bricks and stone. The strange architecture that resembles the south Indian tradition is the unique feature of this building. Galmaduwa temple was built by King Keerthi Sri Rajasinghe during the second half of the 18th century. |
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Mountain biking, Kitulgala |
Mountain biking, Kitulgala |
<ul>Mountain biking tracks in Kitulgala covers tea estates, rubber estates, and other scenic locations, and Belilena cave. This is a great way to experience the sceneries and the local village lifestyles in Sri Lanka.
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The sacred city of Kandy, World heritage site |
The sacred city of Kandy, World heritage site |
<ul>The sacred city of Kandy, a cultural world heritage site was the last capital of the Sri Lankan Sinhalese kingdom. Sri Dalada Maligawa, the temple of the tooth relic of Lord Buddha is the icon of the sacred city of Kandy.<br>
<br>The relics of Lord Buddha were distributed among various kingdoms in India after his cremation. The tooth relic of the left canine of Lord Buddha was given to the Kingdom of Kalinga in Eastern India. During the period of King Guhasiva in the 4th century AD, the Kalinga kingdom has encountered a war with the neighbouring kingdom to get hold of the Tooth relic. King Guhasiva has decided to send all important tooth relics to his friend in Sri Lanka King Kirthi Sri Meghavarna for its safety.<br>
<br>King Kirthi Sri Meghavarna has built a special shrine called “Dalada Maligawa” to kept the Tooth Relic at the Abhayagiri Vihara complex in Anuradhapura. It Kept there from the 4th-century to the 10th century AD until the capital was shifted to Polonnaruwa.<br>
<br>As and when the capital was shifted from Polonnaruwa, Yapahuwa, Dambadeniya, Kurunegala, Gampola, Kotte, Sitawaka, and Kandy, “Dalada Maligawa” has built to kept tooth relic.<br>
<br>In the Kandyan Kingdom, Dalada Maligawa was first built by King Vimaladharmasuriya in the 16th century AD. However, it was no longer exists today. The present Dalada Maligawa with three-story was built by King Weera Parakrama Narendrasinghe during the 18 century.<br>
<br>Sri Dalada Maligawa temple complex consists of the main building that contains the first chamber called “Palle Male” and an upper chamber called “Uda Male” where the tooth relic kept and Pattirippuwa (Octagonal pavilion) and Magulmaduwa (Audience Hall).<br>
<br>Sri Dalada Museum, Archaeological museum located in the old royal palace, World Buddhist museum, and Tusker “Raja” museum also located in the temple complex. Natha Devale, Visnu Devale, Pattini Devale, and Kataragama Devale are located in front of the Dalada Maligawa within the temple complex.</ul> |
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Kitulgala adventure, waterfall abseiling, Jungle track, Rock sliding, Confident jumping |
Kitulgala adventure, waterfall abseiling, Jungle track, Rock sliding, Confident jumping |
<ul>Jungle track journey takes approximately two and a half hours to reach the destination and return. On the way, a natural rock provides the opportunity for rock sliding. You will be sliding into the water of the lagoon. You also can jump from the natural rock into the deep water.</br>
<br>Adventure waterfall abseiling would be a stunning activity that you can experience in Kitulgala. Waterfall located a few Kilometers away from Kitulgala with a height of 32 m has provided this ample experience for you.
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Belilena cave |
Belilena cave |
<ul>Belilena, a prehistoric cave has located 7 km from Kitulgala. It was yielded human skeletons of Homo sapiens balangodensis confirming the presence of prehistoric humans 32,000 years ago. It was also yielded remains of animals, such as Sambar deer, Wild boar, several monkey species, reptiles, and edible parts of plants such as breadfruit and Kekuna nuts. At Belilena you will be able to witness the major sites of mankind's development tens of thousands of years ago from your naked eye. The waterfall sprays over the cave’s entrance create a panoramic scene and the natural beauty in the surrounding area would be breathtaking. </ul> |
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Bird watching, Kitulgala |
Bird watching, Kitulgala |
<ul>Kitulgala, Kelani valley forest reserve is spread across the Kelani river on the opposite of the Kitulgala Rest House. A canoe is available to cross the river. Once across, the footpath through the village will take the birder to the forest. It is 1,155 hectares in extent and paradise for the bird watching enthusiast.<br>
<br>Most common birds that can be seen are Green-billed coucal, Ceylon lorikeet, Layard’s parakeet, Ceylon grey hornbill, Chestnut-backed owlet, Red-faced malkoha, Ceylon blue magpie, Ceylon jungle & Ceylon spurfowl, Ceylon frogmouth, Ceylon crested drongo, Broad-billed roller, Spotted-winged thrush, Yellow-fronted barbet, Black-naped monach, Common hill mynah, Crested serpent & hawk eagles, Black eagle, Mountain hawk-eagle.
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