Sri Lankan Traveller

Patna View Point aka Burusgala as locals call it is a natural formation in Gin River that resembles a slide. Situated close to Deniyaya town just outside of Sinharaja Rain forest this site attracts many tourists specially on weekends and public holidays. Burusgala is situated in Patna Tea estate and road to Patna View Point is bit tough. You have to walk along tea bushes and climb down upto the place. But it's an enjoyable walk with beautiful scenery. How to Reach You can reach patna view point by taking Enasalwatte Road from Deniyaya. You will have to walk from Patna tea factory. Road is bit narrow and might cause delays due to traffic. Morning is the ideal time to visit as the place gets extremely crowded in noon. Some Notable Places of Interest. Etha Mala Ella  Sinharaja Rain Forest Kanneliya Rain Forest Hiniduma Calvvary Church Getambaruwa Raja maha viharaya Elumaldeniya Raja Maha Viharaya Sath Mala Ella  Neluwa Dooli Ella  and etc Plea

Calvary Shrine of hiniduma is a very famous church in Galle District. Administered under the Galle diocese it is a holy place for Sri Lankan Catholics. The Shrine is a replica of Calvary mount, Jerusalem where crucifixion of Jesus took place. Shrine is situated in  small hill named Kurusakanda next to St. Anne's Church Hiniduma and Gin River flowing between the church and the Shrine.  Shrine was founded in 1948 by Rev. Fr. Cyril Edirisighe .  He witnessed a wildfire  in the 18 acre land that belonged to the church which included the hill itself. After the fire a burnt tree was the only thing left on the summit resembling a cross. This tree became the first inspiration for the shrine. Soon this shrine was found on the site and in 1954 shrine was identified as a diocesan shrine. Pilgrimage is arranged to travel around the small hill lined with statues depicting cruxification of Jesus in 12 different locations. Top of the hill is marked by a large Cross and a sma

Weboda Gallen Raja Maha Viharaya also known as Punchi Sri Padaya or Gale Pansala is situated in Weboda close to Colombo Kandy Highway in Gampaha district. This temple is situated in a small hillock surrounded by residential areas and paddy fields. Name Punchi Sri Padaya is derived from the existence of a symbol of the "Sri Pada" on top of the hillock. It is believed that the temple was once used as a refugee camp for King Valagambha in his troubled times due to south indian invaders and the place was made in to a Temple by the king himself later, after his second coronation. Temple has been continuously inhabited by monks since then.  Temple is known as Gallen Raja Maha Viharaya due to the caves in the temple currently used as the shrine house. There is a ancient pond on the top of the hillock fabled as never being dry even on most severe droughts.

Sath Mala Ella means fall with seven stages and as the name suggests waterfall consists of seven stages. The fall is situated very close to Deniyaya and is formed by Gin River. The fall is 45m in height and provides a spectacular view. You can drive up to the water fall and have to take the stair case leading somewhere in the middle of the fall.   How to reach You can take the Deniyaya Pallegama Road next to Cargills Food City Deniyaya and turn right to Sath Mala Ella falls. There is a sign indicating the road.