Badulla Famous Watching places

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Badulla is a scenic city in Sri Lanka.Badulla has fast emerged into a major tourist destination to explore Sri Lanka for many decades. Also, an ideal place to visit and explore the beautiful island of Sri Lanka. It stands in the lower central hills of the country and surrounded by the Badulu-Oya River. The city of Badulla lies 230 Km  from Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka.The listicle below has 13 notable places to visit in Badulla which you mustn’t forget adding in your itinera.

1.Adisham Bungalow

Sir Thomas Lister Villiers an English planter who worked at the George Stuarts Tea Industry built the Adisham Bungalow . Now the Monastery is owned by the Benedictine Monks. At the bungalow make sure to taste the Jam and the Cordial made in the orchards of the Adisham Bungalow.

scenic beauty will make you fall in love with the beautiful monastery surrounded by the flower beds and the orchards with a variety of fruits and vegetables. 

2.Dhowa Rock Temple

Dhowa Rock Temple is also known as the Dowa Raja Maha Viharaya which stands in the village called Dhowa.  It is one of the beautiful places to visit in Badulla. Temple has a great religious heritage along with a great history. The shrine consists of plenty of colorful paintings and beautiful sculptures which was influenced by the art of the Kandyan era. There is also a cave and a tunnel that has a historical value and there sri lanka.

3.Lipton’s Seat

Once the great tea planter Sir Thomas Lipton used to sit and observe his pride from the Lipton Seat. You can easily observe the Dambatenna tea estate and as far as Hambantota Harbor in the Southern Coastal belt from Lipton Seat. Try to visit the point of observation in the morning to get the best view.

one of the best-elevated viewpoints in Sri Lanka situated along the Haputale road in the Badulla District. Lipton Seat is in the Dambatenna tea factory. 

4.Nine Arches Bridge

Passing the misty Sri Lankan upcountry, midst conciliatory greenly hills and breathtaking waterfalls lies in the Ella rock. From the heady heights to bind eyes on the clandestine Nine Arch Bridge for the very first time will surely forget your breath. Incredibly stunning stony bridge positioned beyond the central hills, Ella where you have to witness yourself. 

5.Sorabora Lake

Sorabora lake  located in Mahiyanganaya.  It’s a huge and one of the most ancient reservoirs made by human hands. It’s created using 100% indigenous methods by controlling water flow along with maintaining the beautiful natural surroundings. Sorabora lake is a consummate area for enjoying a slice of a paradise of natural bliss.

6.Narangala Mountain

Narangala Mountain is very popular among the climbers and it rises .It is situated 20 km away from the Badulla district in the Uva Province. 

There are two entrances to Narangala mountain, Keenakale side and Tangamale Devalaya side.
The city is overshadowed by the Namunukula range of mountains . It was a base of a pre-colonial Sinhalese local prince  who ruled the area under the main King in Kandy before it became part of the British Empire. 

7.Muthiyangana Raja maha viharaya.

Muthiyanganaya Raja Maha Viharaya lies in the centre of the city of Badulla.  Emperor Rawana was ruling this country with Badulla as the capital. It is also believed that the War of Rama and Rawana took place in this area. 

8.Bogoda Wooden Bridge.

The bridge is situated at 7 K.m. west of Badulla.The Bogoda Wooden Bridge is said to be the oldest surviving wooden bridge in Sri Lanka.

 All parts of this bridge were constructed from wood, including the use of wooden nails as fixing material. The bridge was built across the Gallanda Oya, which linked Badulla and Kandy on an ancient route.

9.Bambarakanda Falls

It is the tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka . The height of the waterfall is approximately 863 feet and it is ranked as the 299th tallest waterfall in the world. Bambarakanda Falls is a branch of Kuda Oya which later joins the Walawe River.

There are many ways that you can use to reach the Bambarakanda waterfall. The best way is to take the Balangoda to Badulla Route. 

10. Dunhinda Falls

Dunhinda Falls is an amazing waterfall in Badulla,  It is about 64 m in height. It is more famous among the visitors, due to its natural beauty. The salubrious air which is blended with the fragrances of wildflowers will make you more relax and comfortable. The area around the Dunhinda Water Fall in Badulla is full of breath-taking views.

11.Ravana Falls

It is another iconic waterfall in Badulla which is 82 feet in height. It is one of the best 3 tire waterfalls in Sri Lanka. We would not recommend you to hike up the rocky waterfall but why not have a dip in the basin right below the Ravana Falls.

12.Diyaluma Falls

It The listicle below has 13 notable places to visit in Badulla which you mustn’t forget adding in your itinera waterfall in Sri Lanka which is 220m high locat ed near Koslanda. If you reach the top of the Diyaluma falls  then you will be able to go for a swim in the natural pools. Keep an eye on the rising water levels during the rainy season in this area.

13.Mahiyanagaya Raja maha viharaya.

This was the first stupa to be built in Sri Lanka during the life time of Lord Buddha. This relic was also enshrined and the Stupa was enlarged to a height of 18 feet Since then several kings renovated and enlarged this Stupa. 

If sri lanka. interest to explore different cultures, traveling into Badulla will be a perfect place to get closer to rural life.
Badulla and its surroundings are highly recommended for eco-tourists as the few days away.