Horton plains

103 miles from Colombo, via Agarapathana and Diyagama, and 128 miles via Ambewela and Pattipola.18 miles from Nuwara eliya.Sri lanka's highest plateau, at an elevation of 7000 ft. in the central mountains.it is the last remaining montane forest in sri Lanka and has species of fauna and flora found  nowhere else in the world,cool, bracing climate.very scenic region.fine walking country with vistas to tempt you round each bend in the road. fishing especially for rainbow trout is good here.

bakers falls

 you are certain to see the bear monkey a protected animal indigenous to sri Lanka and found only in this region.the plains  have been declared a sanctuary for wild life .Horton Plains is also good country for naturalist, for many rare species of plant life are found here. you might even discover a completely new one.

The mist comes to world's end

you cannot possibly visit the plains and not see its highest spot,literally, "World's End" where the land falls dizzily at your feet, a drop of 3000 feet,Nature Reserve opens from 6 a.m to 6p.m. Permits should be obtained from Dept. of Wild Life Conversation.

Adam's Peak

92 miles from Colombo and 17 miles from Hatton Via Maskeliya Known in Sri lanka as Sri pada, the sacred Mountain, enshrining the foot print of the Buddha. Elevation 7360 feet above sea level.Sacred to Buddhists, Hindus and and Muslims. Visited by Thousands of Devotees.The Pilgrim season is the calm bright months from January to May. Two main routes via Hatton and via Rathnapura .The easiest route to climb the mountain is from Hatton.Temple at summit, reached by picturesque mountain  track. the dawn view is incredible.

The sunrise Produces the famous spectacle of the shadow of the peak thrown on the clouds below, an extraordinary phenomenon. the view from the top of the mountain is wonderful on a clear day.

Nuwaraeliya

105 miles from Colombo, 48 miles from Kandy,6200ft above sea level in the central mountains.Also accessible by train (nanuoya)very scenic route.This is Sri Lanka's premier hill resort.splendid scenery and fine bracing mountain climate - temperatures average 16 C.

Nuwaraeliya is decidedly English in some ways(houses, gardens and place names) and owes much to a  pioneering Englishmen, sir Samuel Baker.This is also the heart of Sri Lanka's tea country- Nuwaraeliya teas are some of sri lanka's best-with a fine bouquet and colour.A visit to one of these scenic estates to see Sri Lanka's most important export product being grown, picked  and processed in much recommended.

Many of the Island's high mountain peaks including the Highest Piduruthalagala(8281 ft) are located in this district.Ramboda  falls-329 ft.excellent walks, drivers,riding and hiking Exceptionally good golf on the 18 hole course.

beautiful laid out Botanical Gardens at hakgala - 6 miles away Hindu shrine at seethaeliya associated with the Indian epic poem, the Ramayana many seasonal (March/April) events including horticultural shows,Fun -fairs and Motor racing at Mahgastota.

About Sri lanka

Sri lanka provides many places of interest to the tourist,with its rich heritage and culture of over 2500 years and its varied scenic spots. Although it is well worth visiting every one of them,time and facilities may prevent a visit to every place.Hence this map is an attempt to select the more important places of interest that should be included in every itinerary.Descriptions of places of interest with mileages and means of transport are also indicated for itinerary guidance.

BEAUTIFUL COST LINE IN SRI LANKA. MOST VISITORS LIKE TO COME AND ENJOY THEY'S LIFE.




SEVEN HUNDRED AND SEVENTY MILES OF GOLDEN SANDS RING THE ISLAND.THERE IS A FASCINATION IN CLIMATE,VEGETATION AND SCENERY.