I see this mountain from faraway almost every day but had not got a chance to climb it until one day my father said “Get ready, tomorrow we are going to Piduruthalagala”
Chariot Path of Ravana & Sitha on top of Piduruthalagala range and James Taylor’s Loolecondera!
Jaunting off to the Most Beautiful Village on Earth – Meemure
Hidden beauty on top of Diyaluma, Pilkington & Millennium Point’s of Poonagala hills
Nature “Drive Thru” via Hambegamuwa, Welioya, Bogawantalawa and Maskeliya
Quest to Singhagala (Lion Rock – සිංහ ගල) In Singharaja Rain Forest
Jaunting off to the Most Beautiful Village on Earth – Meemure
Chariot Path of Ravana & Sitha on top of Piduruthalagala range and James Taylor’s Loolecondera!
Nature “Drive Thru” via Hambegamuwa, Welioya, Bogawantalawa and Maskeliya
Hike to highest Peak (Gombania, 6,253 ft) of the Knuckles Range
Quest to Singhagala (Lion Rock – සිංහ ගල) In Singharaja Rain Forest
Bambarella to Thangappuwa by hiking Knuckles Peaks & Exploring Alugallena
Trip to Piduruthalagala Summit | |
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I see this mountain from faraway almost every day but had not got a chance to climb it until one day my father said “Get ready, tomorrow we are going to Piduruthalagala” |
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The ‘Tea’ Story | |
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This was a long waited leisure trip for us to get away from the tight schedules and relax in the cool climates enjoying beauty of the up country. Our selection this time was one sensational hotel, the Heritance Tea Factory to enjoy a comfortable stay with lovely meals within the beautiful landscapes and creations in the surrounding. |
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Two days in Heaven (Madulsima to Pitamaruwa) | |
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I have heard and seen some stunning images of a waterfall in a rural village in Uva long ago and I was tempted to visit this waterfall which is the 3rd highest in Uva and winning the 7th place considering all other waterfalls in Sri Lanka. So again it was a gamble with overcast conditions. First day I decided to spend the night at a friend’s place close to Madulsima. |
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A nocturnal trail to the summit of Bambarakanda | |
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This whole idea of a “night climb” was in my mind for a while and was wondering where to try it out first. After evaluating the trails I have done already finally it was decided that I should try it on Bambarakanda first. The intention was purely based on excitement and the urge to try something different without following the same course as usual. |
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Climbing Raxagala රාක්ශගල (1438m) | |
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Raxagala is the second highest peak of Dolosbage range and having different names. Locals called it Kinihira (කිනිහිර), Paththini amma kanda (පත්තිනි අම්මා කන්ද), Wangedi molgas gala (වන්ගෙඩි මොල්ගස් ගල )1: 50000Map shows it as Stentry box east. The idea of climbing this unusual shaped mountain came into my mind when I climbed Kabaragala-higest peak of Dolosbage range.When I searched it, I found a nice article in Sri lankan travellers. It gave me a good guidance. |
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Visit to the Historical Rajamaha viharayas in and around Raigam Koralaya ( Bandaragama) And Kodigaha Kanda forest sanctuary | |
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Raigama, according to some historians, was the seventh capital of ancient Lanka, after Anuradhapura (4th century BC – 10th century AD), Polonnaruwa (10th century – mid-13th century), Dambadeniya (1232–72), Yapahuwa (1272–93), Kurunegala (1293–1341) and Gampola (1341–47). It is said to have been the capital for 68 years, until Parakramabahu VI moved to the comforts of Sri Jayawardenepura-Kotte in 1415 (Wikipedia.) |
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අයං වස්සාන කාලෝ (Rahathan Kanda & Budugallena) | |
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“It was the rainy season after the Buddha preached his first discourse to the five ascetics of Isipatana and due to the rains his preaching tours were cut down and he followed the ancient practice to spend the rainy season “Vas” in one place of residence carrying out his work on the Dhamma. |
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New Life After Monsoons in UVA | |
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On a gloomy day I took a bus towards Bibile and from there onwards I took another bus towards Alawaththagoda on Lunugala Rd. After getting down from Alawaththagoda and inquiring about Alawaththagoda falls few people directed me further towards Arawakumbura for 1.5km’s after passing a huge bridge I came across a second bridge and continued upstream until I reached a beautiful waterfall called Alawaththagoda Naya Kadura Ella. |
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Remnants from the past around Wellassa | |
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Since the monsoons begun my journeys around Uva-Wellassa has been hampered. So I finally decided to gamble with the weather and loiter around a bit. There was a long list of archaeologically important places around Buttala and Wellawaya which I have been planning to visit. And since it’s raining and less chances of mountain climbing or forest trekking the set up was ideal for some temple visits but I had to face some unique problems in doing so. |
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Long Awaited Trip tp Wilpattu National Park | |
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ll this started as my friend Yasa a keen wildlife enthusiast and the CEO of a private restaurant chain were planning to open their newest outlet in Anuradhapura and from last October, every weekend both of us were in and out to Anuradhapura to find a suitable location with the help of their Project Manager who was stationed in A’pura and all the time we used to go to Wilpattu on return journey for just a half a day run. |
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One Day Trip to Thudugala Falls, Dodangoda | |
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o the waterfall hunter in my started grumbling need to go see a fall pretty soon, so I decided to go see this beautiful fall in Thudugala, Dodangoda which is 8m (27 ft) in height. After a bit of a delay, the three musketeers Dimuthu, Podi and me went in Podi’s new and |
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One days trip to “Sea Turtle conservation research project” | |
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We were travelling to beruwala and I wanted make the most of the trip and show my kid some interesting place from area , and then I came across the turtle hatchery places , the most famous place is kosgaoda hatchery Centre and since its was far from my destination so I wanted some place near. I’ve searched the Lakdasung forums also but could find any trip reports about the Induruwa Turtle conservation |
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