Sri Lankan Traveller

Situated between the districts Mathale and Kurunegala Hulangala Mini World's end marks the border between North Western and Central Provinces. With a easy hike or even being accessible by bikes and off road vehicles the place gives you excellent panoramic views. Hulangala view point is famous for camping has basic amnesties for camping.  How to reach Reaching the place is relatively eazy, simply take the Selagama Road at Yatawatta Junction from Thalagodapitiya - Yatawatta - Dombawela Road and turn left to Selagama Estate after traveling about 2 km on Selagama Road. Using the location for Hulangala Mini Worlds end entrance point is in Google Maps directed us accurately to the point. Entrance tickets was 100 per person and there is a separate charge for camping. From Entrance to the Viewpoint  From the entrance to view point the road is not in a good condition, only bikes and some off road vehicles can make the ascend. Walking is not difficult with ample photo breaks and rests i...

Nelligala International Buddhist Centre is a recently constructed Buddhist Temple in Nelligala mountain in Kandy District. Construction of the Temple premises was started in 2015. This place houses sacred relics of Buddha and is easily accessible by vehicles due to well maintained road to the summit. Temple premises also has ample parking for visitors. Summit offers a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains of the hill country like Hanatana Mountain Range, Alagalla Mountain, Batalegala and Sri Pada Mountain. Golden Buddha Statues, Shrine house, Dageba are very scenic due to the beauty of the Environment surrounding the Nelligala Mountain. How to Reach Situated just 12km from Kandy city reaching Nellugala us easy. Take Aladeniya - Eriyagama Road after passing Pilimathalawa if you are using Colombo - Kandy Highway. Take Kurugama Tea Factory Road next to Muruthalawa Tea Factotry. After travelling for 1.7 km turn right to Nelligala Road. ...

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 r...

Udawaththa Kele is a forest reserve situated close to Kandy city and has a forest cover of 257 Acres. The forest was earlier used for the entertainment of the royals during the Kandyan era and today acts as a catchment area for the Kandy Lake and also acts as natural habitat for various wild animals like Monkeys , Wild boars, Deers, Birds and Snakes.  Many Buddhist shrines are situated in the forest and similarly a cave considered to be the dwelling of the hermit Senkada who is connected with the legend of the Kandy city is situated in the forest. Lake inside the forest is believed to be used by the royals for bathing.  You can simply reach this place by using the Sri Dalada Thapowana Vihara Road from Kandy A9 road in front of Hills Street.  You have to purchase tickets to enter the place and the ticket includes a map which will help you to find the way. Information centre inside the forest might be helpful ...