Journey to Badulla
Traveling to Badulla by train is a wonderful experience since you can see fantastic scenery in the upcountry. It is advisable to reserve your seat in advance especially if you plan to visit on long holidays. If you travel to this amazing city, don’t forget to visit Dunhinda Falls, Nine Arches Bridge, Rawana Falls, Demodara Bridge, and Ella.
Places to Visit in Badulla
Dunhinda Waterfall
This is a famous and beautiful waterfall in Sri Lanka, located about 5 kilometers from Badulla town. The water falls from a height of about 64 meters and looks like smoke coming from a pipe, then turning the other way. After walking about 1.5 km from the entrance, you will reach the falls. On the way, you can see monkeys, birds, and butterflies.
This is a great place for tourists who love wildlife. You can see animals best in June and July. If you visit between November and March, when there is a lot of water, the waterfall is especially beautiful because of the heavy rains. Dunhinda Falls also provides water for Uma Oya, Hal Oya, and other small rivers.
Bogoda Wooden Bridge
The Bogoda Wooden Bridge, located in the Katawala Bogoda area just 7 meters west of Badulla town, is a remarkable piece of history. Visitors can explore this ancient wooden bridge at any time of the day. Built in the 16th century during the Dambadeniya era, the bridge showcases the exceptional woodcraft of that time. A unique feature of this bridge is that all the nails used in its construction are made of wood.
Nine Arches Bridge
After getting off the train at Demodara station and walking a little towards Ella, you can see this magnificent bridge close to Ella town. Today, it has become a tourist paradise and is a favorite place for many foreigners. And there is a magnificent forest around it. But this trip needs to be done very carefully because the train is going near a road and there are a lot of leeches around here.
Punchi Sri Pada
Ella is the most popular place for tourists and hikers. People who go there also like to see the little Sri Pada on the same side. You can reach this place without taking too much time. And when you go to the top, there is an unimaginably beautiful view. This place is 1141 meters high.
The journey to this place is on a very beautiful road full of trees and waterfalls. And remember not to do any harm to the trees, flowers and animals found on this journey. The experience you get when you go here is beyond words, so we ask everyone to go and see it.
It is the best place to watch the sunrise in the morning and the people who go here love to watch the sunset. And if you’re going here, go early morning before the sunrise. Otherwise, the journey may be tiring for you by noon. And pass the tea plantations and go to the top of the hill. If you say more things, the value of the trip will be lost. So get the group together and go here and have a look.
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