We had a tough and busy time with all our studies. By end of this week we are getting a small vacation for two weeks. To get rid of this busy environment and to breathe some fresh air, all my friends and myself wanted to go on a trip. All of us got together and discussed about a place to visit this time. We have already gone on two trips since we started our college life, once to Minneriya again to Horton Plains. So we all wanted to visit a different place where we haven’t visited and a place we can enjoy together. We all started finding places and things to do in random ways. I thought of publishing about the places we found here to give an idea about these places so you can have an idea which places are good for a small trip.
1 – Paravithota and Nachchimale
One of the most popular rivers close to Colombo are located at Nachchimale and Pravithota close to Ingiriya
Pravithota is a wonderful place located in Ingiriya, just one hour drive from Colombo. This is an attractive place because of its little water stream and the natural pool bordering Medakanda Forest, which is very safe for a bath. Most of people around Colombo choosing Paravithota for their one day trips because it is very close to Colombo, the clean and tidy environment. There are hotels and other facilities as well.
Nachchimale – Water falls and Natural Swimming Pools
This is located in Ingiriya little bit away from Ingiriya junction to Padukka side. This is also a famous place which attracts lot of visitors. Nachchimale is a natural and safe bathing place. Nachchimale is very attractive because of the little water stream which supplies water to the natural pool.
2. Kithulgala – Waterfalls and River inside Makanduwa Forest
This is a famous place among local people and foreigners as well. I must say this is only one another beautiful place made of Kelani River. People are attracted to here because of its natural beauty. In this area the river becomes totally white in colour because of the ups and downs and the barriers the river meets with. Visitors can have an adventure boat ride in the river as well. It is easy to reach from Colombo and it will only take less than 2 hours. The facilities are very high because the number of people who are coming here daily is a big number. More on Kithulgala River and Makanduwa Forest
3. Bopath Ella waterfall, Kuruwita, Ratnapura
This is located in Rathnapura, few kilometers from Kuruwita town. This waterfall has its uniqueness among all the others. The reason is this water fall look very much like a leap of the “Bo” tree. This is an attractive place where you can ever be. It is very safe to bath here. If we talk about the facilities and the hotels where you can get the services from, it is very good in here because many people are attracted by the beauty of this waterfall.
4. Kahanawita Ella, Dehiowita
Kahanawita is located around 3.5 km from Dehiowita turn off along Deraniyagala Road. You can get down to the falls from there through the rubber patch. It’s only 10-15m from the road and can be heard from the road. Be careful if you swim just near the waterfall as it can be very deep. Kahanawita ella is located in Thalduwa – Dehiowita – Kahanawita – Maha Oya- Deraniyagala route.
5. Eli Hatha – Seven Waterfalls at Uda Maliboda, Deraniyagala
Seven Waterfalls or Eli Hatha is located in a thick Adams Peak (Sri Pada) Forest Reserve at Upper Maliboda (Uda Maliboda) in Deraniyagala surrounding astounding landscapes of Sri Lanka, where you can get a wild rugged trekking experience.
To reach the water falls from Deraniyagala town, take the road to Uda-Maliboda (Polgaswatta Road towards Noori Estate) via Maliboda. The entrance to the waterfalls is from the village of Uda-Maliboda. Turn right just after you pass Nakkavita small bridge. After traveling few miles you will find the first waterfall which was Nakkavita Ella which was projecting down the slope of mount Hidurangala. You will find lots of new Electricity generating projects now being constructed in this road.
The waterfall complex consists of Puwak-mal, Nakkavita & Ellapita Falls.
More – If you travel directly along Polgasawatta Road from Deraniyagala (without turning at Nakkavita) then you will find another very popular bathing place called Rakwana Oya.
Nakkavita Ella First waterfall of Sevean waterfalls uda maliboda
The waterfall complex consists of Puwak-mal, Nakkavita & Ellapita Falls.
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