Sunday, July 17, 2022

Bambarakanda Falls- Kalupahana

Location
Bambarakanda Falls is situated in the small town of Kalupahana in the Badulla district, about 5 Km away from the A4 highway on the Hatton-Beragala road. One has to take a narrow road, a distance of about 5km to the waterfall. If you travel by public transport, you have to get off at Kalupahana.  You can easily hire a trishaw or simply walk. 
The road is not suitable for large vehicles like buses or even mini buses. It is not advisable for travelling to the falls during the height of the rainy season as the road is often blocked with rockfalls and minor earth slips. 
The road falls through a small typical mountain village which adds extra memories to your journey. The villagers are friendly and hospitable.

Bambarakanda is the tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka with a height of 263m and ranks 299th in the world. 
The waterfall is situated surrounded by an emerald forest. After reaching the place one has to take a narrow foot path to get closer to the waterfall. The local council has constructed the footpath with steps and railings where necessary so that visitors of all ages could get near without much difficulty. The visitor has to walk through a small patch of forest on a slightly steep side of a mountain. 
The local council has put up an observation platform closer to the falls. 
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Bambarakanda Falls
The waterfall at a distance impatiently waiting for the visitor to show her true beauty.
                   
A view of the falls at the car-park. It provides a breathtaking view and makes you further impatient to begin the trek. 
 The walk to the falls begins here. 
The trek to the waterfall through the pinewood. 
The beautiful patch of pinewood which enhances the beauty of the waterfall. 

The visit to the waterfall leaves an unforgettable memory. It is upto the visitor to keep this wood as clean as possible. 


Let the children absorb the tranquil beauty of this place into their soul so that they would protect them for generations to come. 
In the pinewood. 
 The milky waterfall.
A breathtaking view of the cascading Bambarakanda waterfall. This click speaks more than thousand words of the mesmerizing beauty of Bambarakanda. 
The crowds enjoying the cool waters of the waterfall. 










Visit Bamabrakanda Waterfall and add to your life a cherished memory . One day when you sit on your couch 'in pensive or jocund mood' as Wordsworth puts it in his famous poem 'I Wondered Lonely As a Cloud' they will flash upon your 'inward eye'. Teach your next generation the value of preserving these natural beauties

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Hope you enjoyed the tour with me to Bamabrakanda Waterfalls. 

 

Friday, July 15, 2022

Attanagalla, Raja Maha Vihara

 


The Royal Temple of historic Attanagalla Vihara

The Attanagalla Raja Maha Vihara was built by king Gotabhaya during 249-262 AD. It was later reconstructed by king Upatissa ( 365-406 AD)

Attanagalla is a small town located in the Gampaha District, Western Province , Sri Lanka. Attanagalla borders the Kegalle district in the Sabaragamuwa province. The picturesque village of Attanagalla is situated on the west bank of the Attanagalu Oya

Attanagalla is well-known in the country due to two reasons. 

  • historically: due to the Attanagalla Raja Maha Vihara
  • politically  : The hometown of the Bandaranayakes 
          - Late Mr. S.W.R.D. Bandaranayake (prime minister)
          - Late Mrs. Sirimawo Bandaranayake 
                 (First woman prime minister of the world)
          -Mrs. Chandrika Bandaranayake 
                 (First woman executive president of Sri Lanka)
          -Late Mr. Anura Bandaranayake
                 (Speaker - Sri Lanka Parliament
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Location of the  Attanagalla Raja Maha Vihara.
Attanagalla Raja Maha Vihara can easily be reached from Colombo- Kandy highway. The temple is located on the Nittambuwa - Hanwella road ( 6km. from Nittambuwa).  The temple can also be reached from Pasyala.  

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Ridivihara is an ancient  royal temple situated in the Kurunegala district.