Hulangala | Selagama Mini-World's End | Mathale

 Hulangala meaning 'Wind Rock' in English is one of the few better known precipices in Sri Lanka; the most popular one being the World's End located in Horton Plains in Nuwara Eliya. Madolsima Viewpoint in Welimada is another attractive place. Hulangala is also known as Newgala because of the shape of the rock there. 

Watch the video for more details of a hike to Hulangala. 

The traveler together with his friends reached the View Point via Kurunegala, Ridigama and Yatawatta. The journey from Yatawatta to the Selagama tea estate where the Hulangala viewpoint is situated is motorable, a distance of around 9 km. 

You have to buy a ticket at the entrance to Hulangala. The price of a ticket for a local tourist is Rs. 100. Also you can arrange for a jeep at the entrance for which they charge Rs.6000. However, motorcycles are allowed. 

Most tourists prefer hiking while enjoying the beauty of the environment. The hiking trail falls through the tea estate.  There are several improvised resting places erected for the hikers. 

Once you reach the viewpoint , you are bewitched by the the beauty of the unique aerial view of the vast mountain ranges. The bluish mountains tinged with the patches of green is a pleasing sight which leaves an indelible memory. 

The estate authorities provide facilities for camping too. 

WARNING!

There is no protective guard fence at the edge of the precipice, just a painted yellow line. As the wind is sometimes strong you have to take extra precautions for your own safety, especially , if you take your kids with you. 

Namal Uyana, The Pink Quartz Mountain

Bathing Point | Besama | A waterfall in Lunugala

Besama meaning a 'bathing tub' in Sinhalese is a mini waterfall situated at Lunugala near Passara. It is a safe bathing point for all age groups.  

Watch the Video below for more details of the place. 

Mulawella Rock | Sinharaja rainforest

Mulawella Rock is the fourth highest rock situated within the Sinharaja (Lion king) forest in Sri Lanka. The trail to the peak falls through the thick forest. One has to take all the precautions  for protecting oneself from leaches. The friendly guides of the park provides you with all the necessary information. 

The viewpoint provides you a life time experience. 

Watch the Video below for more details.

Sembuwatta Lake

Sembuwatta Lake is one of the most popular tourist attractions located at Elkaduwa, in the Matale District of Sri Lanka, adjacent to the Campbell's Lane Forest Reserve. Sembuwatta Lake is a man-made lake created from natural spring water. Alongside the lake is a natural swimming pool. Sembuwatta Lake is believed to be 9 m to 12 m deep. 

Watch the video for details of the place. 

Price of a ticket (local) Rs. 300.

Sembuwatta 

Madolsima | Mini World's End | Punchi Lokanthaya

Madolsima situated in the Uva province closer to Passara (18 miles)  in the Badulla district can be described as one of the most picturesque mountain villages in Sri Lanka. The mesmerizing views of the mountains covered with tea plantations adds an indelible experience to life. 

Watch the Video for details of the tour. 

The blogger  made a motorbike tour to the Madosima Mini World's End on the Badulla-Passara rout on the 18th March 2025. 

The trail to Madolsima falls through tea estates. The mild climate does not make the visitor weary. The area is basically unpopulated. The majority community comprises of Tamil estate workers. The villagers are friendly with visitors. You don't find many shops on the way. 

However, the rout from Passara to the Mini World's End is motorable. It should be noted that due to the narrow winding nature of the stretch of the road , one has to be cautious all the time. A visitor can also take a bus from Passara to Madolsima and hire a Trishaw to the Mini World's End which is around 6 Km away. The main mode of transport in the area seemed to be Trishaw. 

There is a filling station at Madolsima. It is a great relief for the visitors. The police station is also located in the Madolsima town. 

Don't forget to make it your next tour. 

   Madolsimma town

Bomburuella | Bomburu Falls

Bomburu Ella is the widest waterfall (20m) with a height of around 50 m situated in the Uva Paranagama Divisional Secretariate bordering Nuwara Eliya and Badulla districts in Sri Lanka.  

Sri Pada | Adam's Peak Of Sri Lanka

 Sri Pada: The Sacred Footprint of Gauthama Buddha , is a unique hallowed tourist destination located in Sri Lanka. 

Height - 2243 m (7359 ft) 

The mountain is situated in the Rathnapura district of the Sabaragamuwa Province. It is located about 40km northeast of Ratnapura and 32 Km southwest of Hatton. 

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Sri Pada

Other names for Sri Pada 

Mount Malaya

Rathnagiri

Samanalakanda

Samanthakuta 

Sumanakuta

Access to the mountain; there  are six trails.

1) Rathnapura - Palabaddala Rd.

2) Hatton - Nallathanni Rd

    (The most favourite rout among the pilgrims) 

3) Kuruwita - Erathna

4) Murraywatta

5) Malimboda 

6) Mookuwatte 

Popular beliefs and historical facts in a nutshell. 

The popular belief is that the footprint on the summit is that of the Gauthama Buddha. Some Christian and Islamic traditions believe that it is that of Adam. According to Hindus it is the footprint of deity Shiva. 

Sri Lankans also believe that the mountain is the abode of the deity Saman. Butterflies frequent the area during season. Hence some Sri Lankans call the mountain 'Samanalakanda'.

👉Mahawamsa

Mahawamsa (5th century) also mentions that Buddha visited Sri Pada. It also mentions King Vijayabahu (1058-1114) visited Sri Pada. The famous Ambagamuwa rock inscription records that the king himself visited Sri Pada. 

👉Rajawaliya 

King Walagamba (1st century) had taken refuge in the Sri Pada adaviya against Indian invaders. 

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The  famous Buddhist traveler Fa Hien also mentions Sri Pada. However, it is not clear if he actually visited the mountain. 

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Famous merchant Marco Polo also mentions Sri Pada is an important place of visit among pilgrims. 

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The first Englishman to climb Sri Pada was Lieutenant William Malcom of the 1st Ceylon Regiment on 26th April 1815. His account of the ascent was published in the Government Gazette on 10th May 1815. He had taken the Rathnapura rout.  

Nanperial |නන්පේරියල් වතුයාය Bakers Bend View Point

 Nonpareil or as popularly known Nanperial නන්පේරියල් *Sinhalese is a view point situated in the Estate of Nonpareil in Belihuloya in close proximity to the World's End. The place is also known as Baker's View Point.

Bakers Bend View Point

(Watch Video here for details)

 

A visit to Bakers Bend View Point adds to your life an experience which cannot be explained in a few words. The selected snaps taken on our ride explain it all. Rather than using safari trucks available on the way I invite you to make a bike ride or if possible hike the whole journey. 

The relaxing experience you go through at the destination is  ....👧.... . I am still looking for the proper word to fill this blank. If you could visit the Bakers Bend in the Nonpareil estate and help me find the proper word.  

අපහසු බව විදගෙන ඉදිරියටම යන ඔබට අවසානයේදී සුන්දරත්වයෙන් අනූන අත්දැකීමක් විදීමට ලැබෙනු ඇත. එය වචනයෙන් විස්තර කල නොහැකියි .

The surrounding provides you a picturesque view , a kind of view you might have seen in the Himalayas. 

  Some body said 'A thing of beauty is joy for ever'.