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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...

Ella

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Ella is an emerging tourist Destination in Sri Lanka loaded with many attractions and array of activities you can do as a traveller. Ella has been recognised as a must go tourist destination by both the locals and foreign travellers. Ella has been a small town in Road and has been an important pass to access hill country of Sri Lanka.  Since very recently Ella was basically a town based on tea plantations. However Ella today is a bustling city filled with tourists, restaurants and many hotels. Ella is served by Erailway station in Main line of Sri Lankan Railways.  Being situated in the Wellawaya - Bandarawela Road Ella is easily accessible by Bus or private vehicle. However the best way to reach Ella is taking the Badulla Colombo train rated as one of the most scenic railways in the world.  Ella will offer you many adventurous hikes with beautiful scenaries, Waterfalls, Buddhist Temples and other activities Notable Attractions  1.Ella Rock ...

Patna View Point Deniyaya- Burusgala

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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 ...

Sath Mala Ella

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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.

Dooli Ella - Neluwa

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Dooli Ella is a very common name used in Sri Lanka for waterfalls and it is derived from the water being sprayed similar to dust in the water falls. This specific waterfall being close to Neluwa is famous as Neluwa Dooli Ella.  Being situated in the outskirts of Sinharaja Forest which is Sri Lankas largest Tropical Rain forest the waterfall is blessed with an umnachable beauty to any other waterfall in Sri Lanka. Waterfall and it's surrounding area is well maintained and you have to buy tickets to enter.  Water fall consists of three mini falls . There are stairs that you can use to reach up to the basement of the upper section of the falls and two other stages which facilities different views. Swimming in the water fall is dangerous but you can use the two man made pools maintained by the water diverted from the pool. Please be mindful of leaches though we saw none are abundant in the region.  How to Reach You can easily reach the water fall...