Sri Lankan Traveller

Balana Fortress Sri Lanka has been under various colonial powers namely Portuguese, Dutch and the English but both Portuguese and Dutch were unable to conquer the whole Island. In the centre of the Island Kandyan Kingdom survived as an Independent Kingdom. Kandyans kept their independence due to their fierce fighting styles and the strategic location of the kingdom. Kandyans used the strategic location as a protective measure and the Alagalla Mount range was such a strategic location.  This marked a natural boundary between Kandy and Colombo and Kadugannawa pass was the only place that allowed an army to enter the Kandyan Kingdom.  Many fierce battles has taken place over this pass. Kandyan kings established a Fortress to guard this pass known as Balana Fortress. Kadugannawa pass is visible from this place might have been a great advantage to monitor the activities happening via the pass. You can reach this place by using Kadugannawa Pottepitiya road and t

Ampara  Ampara is a town located in Eastern Province of Sri Lanka and is the capital of Ampara district which is situated in south East of Sri Lanka. Ampara area was historically known as Digamadulla and was important place as it was a large rice producer for the Ruhunu Kingdom which was based in Southern Sri Lanka rivaling Rajarata Kingdom in the North Central region. Ampara is situated in the Gal Oya valley area and many more small rivers and streams are available. But unfortunately both Rajarata and Ruhunu Kingdoms collapsed and so did the glory of Digamadulla leading these areas to be covered in thick forest. But after the construction of the Senanayake Samudraya using the water of Gal Oya river Ampara has again become leader in paddy cultivation.  How to Reach Ampara Reaching Ampara is easy you can use two routes.  1. Either you could come to Mahiyanganaya via Kandy using 18 Wanguwa road and use Inginiyagala road after reaching Bibile. 18 wanguwa Road