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Today's Most Viewed

  1. A Family Trip to Morningside 35 views
  2. Dhanigala / Kandegama the Alien Mountain 33 views
  3. Hiking Kabaragala – The Highest Peak of Dolosbage (1506 M) 30 views
  4. Hike to Dumbanagala (1642m) in a clear day 24 views
  5. Camping at Kelebokka 360 view point…. 21 views
  6. One day hike to Kabaragala (1506m) 18 views
  7. Chariot Path of Ravana & Sitha on top of Piduruthalagala range and James Taylor’s Loolecondera! 18 views
  8. Camping on Dolukanda (600m) 16 views
  9. First Ever Camping at “Haritha Kanda”, Bogawanthalawa 16 views
  10. Udawatta Kele – Royal Forest Park of Kandy 16 views

This Week's

  1. Hiking Kabaragala – The Highest Peak of Dolosbage (1506 M) 130 views
  2. A Family Trip to Morningside 88 views
  3. Camping on Dolukanda (600m) 86 views
  4. Dhanigala / Kandegama the Alien Mountain 78 views
  5. Camping at Kelebokka 360 view point…. 58 views
  6. First Ever Camping at “Haritha Kanda”, Bogawanthalawa 55 views
  7. Hike to Gongala (1357m)-Highest peak of Sabaragamuwa Mountains 52 views
  8. Kunissan Falls and Rupa lime cave 50 views
  9. Chariot Path of Ravana & Sitha on top of Piduruthalagala range and James Taylor’s Loolecondera! 48 views
  10. Hike to Bathalegala and some attractions of Pilimathalawa 45 views

This Month's

  1. Hiking Kabaragala – The Highest Peak of Dolosbage (1506 M) 462 views
  2. Camping on Dolukanda (600m) 304 views
  3. First Ever Camping at “Haritha Kanda”, Bogawanthalawa 296 views
  4. Two days in Heaven (Madulsima to Pitamaruwa) 275 views
  5. Camping at Kelebokka 360 view point…. 218 views
  6. Hike to Gongala (1357m)-Highest peak of Sabaragamuwa Mountains 179 views
  7. Dhanigala / Kandegama the Alien Mountain 178 views
  8. ගවරා විසූ ගවරවිල (Gawarawila plains) 171 views
  9. Uda Lakshapana Gala / Saptha Kanya / Seven Virgins (1569m) hike 159 views
  10. A Family Trip to Morningside 152 views

All-Time

  1. Two days in Heaven (Madulsima to Pitamaruwa) 45,488 views
  2. Aliyawetunaela Hike – 1665m (අලියාවැටුණඇල) 32,021 views
  3. Camping trip to Meemure – One of the best trips ever!!! 30,059 views
  4. Bathalegala (Bible’s Rock) 798m 26,902 views
  5. Chariot Path of Ravana & Sitha on top of Piduruthalagala range and James Taylor’s Loolecondera! 25,720 views
  6. Waterfalls of Colombo District 24,743 views
  7. Scenic Hike to Wangedigala 18,995 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)... 18,205 views
  10. Great Western (6th highest mountain in Sri Lanka- 2212m) Once in a life time HIKE! 17,434 views

Never Ending Passion Goes on Its Merry Way – Tour de Waterfalls 10…

We took the E01 from Kottawa and were doing 100kmph while the sun as usual started his morning painting rituals. Just like waterfalls, sunrise and sunset are two other things that I never seem to get tired of, no matter how many times I witness it. It’s a whole lot different each and every time, trust me on that. The white cotton wool like clouds reflected the morning rays while sun appeared over rubber plantations and tiny hills to our left. Hasi had been busy in the weekend watching waterfalls as he’d been to 11 of them in and around Bulathkohupitiya, the day before. I wish I could have joined him for that too even though I have been to them before.

Clutching at Straws – Tour de Waterfalls 9…

The more I see the more I wanna see and be with them. Visiting them again and again, I figured that I gotta do something special about them, the result being the birth of Tour de Waterfalls, my own and unique version of a guide to these wonderful creations of the Mother Nature.

The monsoon season over the last two years has been so vary and erratic causing so many discomforts to the farmers and the agricultural industry sky-rocketing the prices of food products. The draught has caused further damage depriving the people and animals of many districts. As usual the general public came to their rescue sending much needed water and dry food rations for their fellow countrymen regardless of their race or religion. Well, the draught was good for the bottled water companies, multiplying their revenues but at the same time adding an unbearable amount of plastic into the environment. Most of those (especially 500ml, 1litre and 1.5litre bottles) plastic will find their way into our forests, tanks and rivers polluting them heavily. These tiny bottles will have very little use after the draught is over.

Seeking the Veiled Princesses Surrounding the Sacred Mountain – Tour de Waterfalls 8…

I’ve a penchant for being with them as long as possible, simply looking at them can make my all sorrows, no matter how terrible they are, vanish into thin air. I’ve already a collection of more than 100 waterfalls in my Facebook page and I hope to visit as many as possible before they disappear from the face of earth thanks to ignorant, careless and heartless activities by many idiots.

I got a sudden craving to go see some of these beauties in and around the Sacred Mountain, Sri Pada and Atha too decided to jump in and this was a very last minute journey making only the two of us this time. We left around 4.00am on a rainy dawn and reached Kalugala Junction while the sun was battling an unwinnable fight against menacingly thick and grey clouds. The Kelani River that runs parallel to A7 was not so rich making us anxious to the water levels of the falls. We were nonetheless fully committed to the mission by then to turn around.

My dream “The Gommolliya”

The first time I saw this majestic twin peak range was in 2009 and soon after seen it I attempted twice and ended up with failures. I have never failed twice but as one says failures show you the path to success. Let me start with a statement I did many years back “”***I will attempt to finish what i started, Imagination can take you to extremes sometimes ”” (check the last sentence). After five years of thriving the day I looked forward came. Gommolli has two peaks one been Gommolli peak (2034m) and the other was Balathoduwa (2012m).

Yaka Bedhi Falls & Beautiful Diganna Falls

Year and Month September, 2014 Number of Days 1 Crew 2 (between 25-30 years of age) Accommodation Not applicable Transport Car up to Athweltota then by bike until end of road, rest by foot….. Activities Waterfall hunting, Hiking, Photography Weather Excellent Route Nivithigala -> Kalawana -> Morapitiya -> Maha Ella -> Yaka Bedhi Ella -> […]

Attractions around Reverse+turn /River+stone/Re-western/Riverston???

We haven’t been to this heavenly area for a long time and one visit long ago was on our way to Wasgamuwa and the other was a day trip when the kids were very young. Since we had only one night to spare, this was the best destination to end the school vacation in style and to recharge our batteries before going in for the third school term.

Ploughing Through the History of Railway – Rail Hike Stage 07…

Sun was opening his doors to the world sending the early rays across the world when the whistle blew, green LED torches flashed from the back and front and the train left for her long arduous journey. The things got nastier at Ragama, Gampaha, Veyangoda and Polgahawela as many people tried to get in pushing and squeezing. Those who chewing beetle leaves and aricanut were forced to go deeper into the carriages making it impossible to spit out of the train, and Tony joked they must’ve had to swallow the lot as a result.

Eventually after it felt like being in a sea of people, we reached Kadugannawa and got off with a sigh of relief and went in search of a place to have a hearty breakfast before starting. This is when we met two of Lakdasun Members, Amran and Parsi who were leading a bunch of their office colleagues on a hike to Bathalegala. It brought back the happy memories of Our Bathalegala Journey. After a bellyful meal, we started our journey from Kadugannawa towards Rambukkana and you’re gonna read that here on.

Marching from Kalupahana to Ohiya (24Km’s)

The famous scenic hike from Kalupahana to Ohiya was one I wanted to do for a while and as usual this was decided within few hours. On the previous day we hiked Gommolliya and were spending the night at Bambarakanda rest relaxing and watching the football world cup. Since our Sunday plan was to return back to our homes we decided to alter it and do this hike. Bambarakanda rest which is managed by Mrs. Mayakaduwa is located 4km’s from Kalupahana so we had 20 more Km’s to get to Ohiya.

Abandoned Paradise – Poonagala Nature Resort

I was shocked to see the present situation of Nature Resort and adjoining nature park. It is truly an Abandoned Paradise. Nature Resort which is managed by Poonagala Estate needs a concentrated face lift to make it presentable to an average eco traveler. Adjoining nature part (A reserve) is overgrown with high grass and foot paths are difficult to follow. This means only one thing. People are not frequenting the Paradise. This is as bad as overcrowding a place of beauty.

Trekking from Thangappuwa to Kalugala with Alugal Lena camping

This is part of my dream trip and part of Harinda’s dream. On my way to Kehelpothdoruwegala climbing I heard about a foot pathway from Kalugala to Meemure. Harinda has noted a foot pathway from Alugal Lena to Meemure in his Alugal Lena trip. We wanted to combine these two trails and do it in two days with camping at Alugal Lena.

Gombaniya the Extreme hike (1906m)

Gombaniya is a mountain range and is located on the western border of Knuckles conservation its vegetation is almost similar to Horton plains because of its high altitude. The mountain could be reached from Rathnatenna (Alakolle estate) or Nelummale watta (Kabaragala side). The shorter but complex route is Rathnatenna side.

One day trip to Nalangana Ella, Rikili Ella-Deddugala, Bulathkohupitiya

I have noted the road is little bit narrow, but some places can pass two buses. But on our way there is no trouble met like that. Also there is mini hydro plant locate near the water fall, which ppl cannot access.

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