Ridivihara , Ridigama රිදීවිහාරය

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

Kelebokka | කැලෑ බොක්ක| 360 View Point | Sri Lanka Travel

 A most picturesque place to visit in Sri Lanka. 

 Kelebokka | A bike ride to a most picturesque place in Mathale , Sri Lanka . 

If you love hiking do not miss this place. 

Location and details: 

Kelebokka is an estate belonging to the Sri Lanka State Plantation Cooperation. Kelebokka 360º viewpoint  is situated in the upper division of the estate bordering the Knuckles mountain range. The viewpoint offers a panoramic view of the surrounding. The place is situated 1350m above sea level. 

The village

There is just one small village where estate Tamil workers live between the entrance and the viewpoint. Currently, the village is almost deserted due to the immense hardships they have to face. A larger portion of the tea estate also seem to have been abandoned. The road is unattended. There is a large abandoned Kovil in a corner of the village. (Watch the video above) 

It takes about two hours to hike to the viewpoint. As there is no kiosk on the way, make sure to take your needs with you. 

The narrow path leading to the view point is not suitable for car drive. The video above tells you all about the path and the viewpoint. The effort you make to reach the viewpoint is a worthy one. It is a thrilling experience at the end of the day. 

With Knuckles in the background the whole visit paints an indelible picture. 

Yapahuwa

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Yapahuwa, the ephemeral citadel, is situated on the Anuradhpura - Padeniya road in close proximity to Mahawa. Those who travel to Anuradhapura on the Anuradhapura-Padeniya road can turn right at the Daladagama junction, pass the Mahawa Railway Station and reach the ancient citadel of  Yapahuwa.

Hulangala | Selagama | Mathale | Mini-World's End | Mathale

Hulangala | Wind Rock | Newgala Viewpoint in the Mathale district 

What is 'Hulangala'? 

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 blogger's rout

The blogger together with a few 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. 

Entrance

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. 

Hiking is the best

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. The properly maintained tea estate provides a novel experience to the hiker specially from the low country.

The Viewpoint  

Once you reach the viewpoint , you are sure to be  bewitched by the the beauty of the unique aerial view of the vast mountain ranges. The bluish mountains tinged with patches of green is a pleasing sight which leaves an indelible memory. The view point is about 100 m long smooth rock.

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. 

More details of Hulangala available here

Mulawella Rock | Sinharaja rainforest

Mulawella Rock | Sinharaja Forest 

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 visitor also gets an opportunity to see a number of rare plants and different animal species. The pitcher plant is a common sight here. Also we could see a tree by the name 'waldurian'. 

The legends behind Mulawella 

There are several legends associated with the name of the rock. Some villagers say that this area was home to a kind of creepers called 'manmula vel' (vel in sinhala meaning creepers). It is said that those who step on them in a forest are sure to get lost. Hence the name 'mulawella' derives from 'manmula vel'. 

The viewpoint 

The viewpoint provides you a life time experience. The visitor can have a clear aerial view of the surrounding mountains and the forest from up there. 

Watch the Video below for more details.

Namal Uyana, The Pink Quartz Mountain

Dedugala in Bulathkohupitiya , Kegalle

 Dedugala is a small village situated within the Bulathkohupitiya Local Council area in the Kegalle district. 

The blogger together with five friends visited Dedugala on the 28th July 2025. We started the journey from Attanagalla on motorcycles. The distance from Attanagalla to Dedugala is 56 Km. We travelled via Urapola, Ruwanwella, Kaluwella and Bulathkohupitiya. The complete distance was a motorable one. We could reach our destination within one and half hours.

Old Dedugala town

On our way, we did not forget to visit the old Dedugala town. The town looks more like a ghost town today. As I came to know from a villager the reason for deserting the town was due to the transport and other difficulties people had to face.