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Hulangala Mini World's End

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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...

Haputhale on Denuwara Manike

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Since the day SL railways introduced a new Intercity express to Badulla 'Denuwara Menike' I wanted to visit Badulla. However, reservation of seats was difficult due to high demand and my mom was able to reserve tickets only for our return journey. We decided to leave to Badulla on the night mail train. But our train journey was interrupted  due to the bad whether and when we were in the station it was announced that the train will leave only to Bandarawela. We instantly changed our plans and our journey decided to get down at Haputale another famous hill station in Sri Lanka. We found a decent hotel online and staff was happy to accommodate our request for early check in. Once the accommodation issue being sorted we took a Tuk to Adisham Bungalow. Adisham Bungalow This is a Benedictan Monastery housed in a Country House built by a English Planter in 1930's when British were ruling the country. This looks like an English country cottage and have been preserv...

Little Adam's Peak - Ella

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Ella  is a tourist destination famous for hikes. Among many hikes in the area Little Adam's peak is one of the best hikes. Named after the Adam's which is more tougher and higher mountain, Little Adam's peak is named so for it's resembling looks for the earlier. Little Adam's peak can easily reached from Ella town by a Tuk or on foot. Walking from Ella Railway station is quite famous among tourists and prefer to do so. The Climb is not tough and most of the journey is well maintained with steps. At the summit you can view the Ella gap, Ella rock and the surrounding environment with glimpses of Ravana Falls.