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  1. කුවේණි විජයට දෙස් තැබූ යක්දෙස්සා ගල (Yakdessagala 540m) 21 views
  2. Hike to Dumbanagala (1642m) in a clear day 17 views
  3. 3 Day Trip to Waulpane ,Pitadeniya Conservation Center via Sinharaja (වන නිවහන) 17 views
  4. ගවරා විසූ ගවරවිල (Gawarawila plains) 14 views
  5. Camping on Dolukanda (600m) 14 views
  6. Hiking Kabaragala – The Highest Peak of Dolosbage (1506 M) 14 views
  7. New additions of Hambanthota 13 views
  8. A Family Trip to Morningside 13 views
  9. Story of Victoria 12 views
  10. Scenic walk to Karagahatenna 12 views

This Week's

  1. Hiking Kabaragala – The Highest Peak of Dolosbage (1506 M) 106 views
  2. A Family Trip to Morningside 93 views
  3. Dhanigala / Kandegama the Alien Mountain 81 views
  4. Camping on Dolukanda (600m) 67 views
  5. Camping at Kelebokka 360 view point…. 53 views
  6. Hike to Bathalegala and some attractions of Pilimathalawa 51 views
  7. First Ever Camping at “Haritha Kanda”, Bogawanthalawa 49 views
  8. Chariot Path of Ravana & Sitha on top of Piduruthalagala range and James Taylor’s Loolecondera! 47 views
  9. Hike to Gongala (1357m)-Highest peak of Sabaragamuwa Mountains 46 views
  10. කුවේණි විජයට දෙස් තැබූ යක්දෙස්සා ගල (Yakdessagala 540m) 44 views

This Month's

  1. Hiking Kabaragala – The Highest Peak of Dolosbage (1506 M) 431 views
  2. Camping on Dolukanda (600m) 305 views
  3. First Ever Camping at “Haritha Kanda”, Bogawanthalawa 292 views
  4. Two days in Heaven (Madulsima to Pitamaruwa) 250 views
  5. Camping at Kelebokka 360 view point…. 214 views
  6. Dhanigala / Kandegama the Alien Mountain 187 views
  7. Hike to Gongala (1357m)-Highest peak of Sabaragamuwa Mountains 180 views
  8. ගවරා විසූ ගවරවිල (Gawarawila plains) 170 views
  9. Uda Lakshapana Gala / Saptha Kanya / Seven Virgins (1569m) hike 166 views
  10. A Family Trip to Morningside 161 views

All-Time

  1. Two days in Heaven (Madulsima to Pitamaruwa) 45,497 views
  2. Aliyawetunaela Hike – 1665m (අලියාවැටුණඇල) 32,022 views
  3. Camping trip to Meemure – One of the best trips ever!!! 30,062 views
  4. Bathalegala (Bible’s Rock) 798m 26,904 views
  5. Chariot Path of Ravana & Sitha on top of Piduruthalagala range and James Taylor’s Loolecondera! 25,726 views
  6. Waterfalls of Colombo District 24,750 views
  7. Scenic Hike to Wangedigala 19,006 views
  8. සබරගමුවේ ආදරවන්තයන්ගේ කන්ද (Paraviyangala) 18,983 views
  9. ගලේ බණ්ඩාර දෙවියන්ගේ අඩවියේ පිහිටි රාවණා රජු මල දවස රජුට ජනතාව ගරු බුහුමන් දැක් වූ ස්තානය (යහන්ගල/Yahangala 1220m)... 18,206 views
  10. Great Western (6th highest mountain in Sri Lanka- 2212m) Once in a life time HIKE! 17,438 views

Karagaha gedara – The Ambalama Rediscovered by “ඇත්කඳ ලිහිණියා”

Though the object village in the tale drama was situated at Uva province, the film location used by the producer was not far from us. Actually, it was located few kilometers off Narammala. The remote village where the community hall (Ambalama) existed was known as Karagahagedara. This is the story of how we explored the historical Ambalama at Karagahagedara.

Exploring Pilkington point & Millennium point, the popular view points at Poonagala Estate

It was an extraordinary cool morning to Wellawaya. We waked up before the Sun and left the Little Rose Inn, the night stay of us at Wellawaya. We moved heading Diyaluma, as the first travel location of the day. The fall was rather young because it might rain at Bandarawela area, those days. Because Poonagalla Oya the stream Foamed Diyaluma, was originated from Bandarawela area.

Hasthikuchchi – few hours with the legend of King Sirisangabo and his sacrifice

When the Sun emitted his first rays of the day; it was captivated scenery of a group of elders in white; walking along the narrow road lay on the dame of a village tank. It was the first full moon day of the year (Duruthu poya day). Those devotees were moving towards the village temple located at the far end of the reservoir. Kathnoruwa, the village I had been; was another live example for the ancient concept of Wewayi-Dagabayi Gamayi-Pansalayi (the relationship between tank, pagoda, village (people) & the temple)

Achievement of the Hang on target at Namunukula

Before the Sun wake up, we were busy in examination on 1:50,000 maps, to ascertain how & why we loss our goal during the last exploration. After such a hard trekking (not less than 13+3 =16km on foot) in the previous day, the crew was still aggressive to re-do the hike & not known the meaning of giving up. Having an idea on the road (Jeep track) network at the tea estates in and around Namunukula range, we decided to follow the path of the previous day as much as possible with our jeep & reach the village where we suspended our exploration last day.

The lost aim at Namunukula

Existence of nine peaks was caused to name the range as Namunu- Kula. It was the 12th highest mountain in SL. The highest peak out of 9 was climbed by many hikers each year; but from Spring Valley side which was considered as the formal path. Our ambition was to explore the whole 9 peaks from Passara side which was not popular trail and even done by nobody in popular travel forums.

A Pilgrim to “Suthighara Chaithya”

Our first travel location, the historic temple at Thalagama was located at a distance less than a kilometer from Ambepussa, the first train destination of Sri Lanka. The temple was consisted with three levels. The Sangawasaya, Dharma Shalawa and other general buildings used by Bhikku are located at the lower level.

Wawethenna (වැවේතැන්න), the hidden paradise

Wawetenna an off the beaten travel location has been hidden from popular travel forums for years. Times to time many inquiries have been made by travelers on this marvelous travel location, but none has received answers satisfactory. As per the 1:50,000 map of Kandy, there were two locations with the same name. Finally having analyzing limited data available, a place closed to Madamahanuwara was identified as the real Wawethenna where a panoramic view point was existed. This travelogue is dedicated to all who interested on re-discovering of this hidden travel location.

Panavitiya Ambalama, another landmark found in the ancient route from Dambadeniya to Yapahuwa

An “Ambalama” can be described as one of an important public building in ancient Sri Lanka. There were series of “Ambalama(s)” located along the roads, being land marks & resting places for travelers for free. It was a convenience and comfort to people traveling far; going on pilgrimages or visiting relatives by foot or cart. Usually “Ambalam” were built in a chosen spots such as by the side of a paddy field or stream. Facility of portable water was provided with a “pin-thaliya” (a pot of water) or a well

An abundant dream Castle of an Aesthete in Colonial Era

From Palatota junction onwards, we had to walk at about 1.5km to reach the Richmond Park Estate. Our destination was the Richmond Castle, a fine country house in a 42-acre fruit garden estate built in 1896. It was said to be one of the biggest mansions in Sri Lanka.

Journey from Kalupahana to Ohiya through the Devil’s Staircase.

Sun was shining in the sky as a silver globe. We were on our way to another adventurous journey heading Namunukula. The small open canopy jeep was packed with 5 Lakdasun members. The itinerary of the day was to reach Passara via Beragala & Pilklinton point @ Punagala estate, since it was identified as a much scenic drive. Just as we passed Balangoda; our itinerary was challenged by ourselves. The main role of the same was played by Dinesh, who bucked on the distinctive weather condition prevailing and suggested to change the route.

Exploring lost memories of 15 years back

As a travel location; Devon was the first in our journey. 97m height water fall was identified as one of the 20 most spectacular waterfalls in Sri Lanka. It was located at a distance of 7km from Talawakele. There were two main view points located at A7. One was closed to Mlesna tea castle. The other was the lower one which was special because the both Devon & St. Claire falls can be viewed at the same place.

One day trip to Panduwasnuwara, the legendary capital of Sri Lanka

As per the legend, Panduwasnuwara was formally known as “Upathissa Pura”. When the King Panduwasdew came to the throne & made his capital there, this was renamed as Panduwasnuwara. The king Panduwasdw was a nephew of the King Wijaya & been the second king in our Rajawaliya. And he was the grand father of the King Pandukabhaya, the first Sri Lankan King. When the King Pandukabhaya won the throne, he made Anuradhapura as his capital & forgot his birth place which was not given shelter for him even for a day from his childhood. As a result Panduwasnuwara, the capital for 51 years of the country was neglected for 100 years.

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