Railway To Badulla from Kandy

About Journey
This is a tour to Badulla from Train with visiting all places including railway stations, Tunnels, bridges and all other visiting places.

Watawala Railway Station

Watawala railway station is famous for local tourism of Sri Lanka. Watawala railway station situated at between Galboda and Ihala Watawala railway stations. Watawala surrounded a lot of mountains and there fore railway of Watawala is has some gapping way.

There are several tea estates and tea productizing factories at Watawala place. There for all mountains of Watawala is become greens look. There are about 15km to Ginigathhena from Watawala. Ginigathhena is a junction and Watawala railway station is main railway station of theirs.

The highest rainfalls of Sri Lanka had been recorded at Watawala and Ginaigathhena places. About 5457 mm of rainfalls is recorded in Watawala. Because of this rainfalls Watawala is very suitable for Tea cultivation. Watawala tea is very famous in Sri Lanka and all around the world

Welcome to Ambewela Sri Lanka

About Ambewela
Ambewela is at the border of Nuwaraeliya district and 15km from Nuwaraeliya town. Acessing roots of Ambewela from Nuwaraeliya is via Lindula junction. From Nuwaraeliya to Ambewela pass the several places such as Ruwaneliya, Mipilimana and Kandeela. Kandeela is a reservior at Mipilimana and some identified it s Mipilimana lake.

Ruwaneliya and Mipilimana famous for rest houses and SLBC rest bungalow is at Mipilimana place. New Zealand and Ambewela farms are at closed to Ambewela and spray dried milk powder factory also at Ambewela.

There is a railway station of Ambewela and it is at between Parakumpura and Pattipola railway stations. Pattipola is highest railway station of Sri Lanka. There is a school, post office, railway station, butiques, cafeterias, milk bar, liquor bar are at Ambewela.

Sri Lanka Flower - Orchid (Udawediya)

Orchid is a very beautiful flower of Sri Lanka and all around the world. Orchid flowers are very expensive in world wide although in Sri Lanka it's growing at forest areas. In Sinharaja forest and such tropical low land rain forests easily visit Orchid types. Scientific name of the Orchid is Dendrobium macarthiae and sided picture is taken from Sinharaja forest of Sri Lanka.

Insect Trapper (Bandura)

Insect trapper is a plant species and which is supplied their food as catching small insects by flower. Sinhalese name of flora type is 'Bandura'. The flower of Insect trapper is green colored and it seems beautiful. Small insects attractive to its color and come to get honey of something from it. But.... It cannot fly again. Then plant supples food from it. In tropical rain forest we can see those plants.
Following first four pictures were taken from Sinharaja rain forest of Sri Lanka and other two pictures were taken by Kanneliya forest reserve of Galle Sri Lanka.

The North West and Puttalam

The area north west of Colombo is a secret treasure trove of an area – long left untouched by mass tourism. Thinly populated by a fascinating mixture of cultures and religions, this area is beautiful and wild, with looming rocks rising sharply from the earth and dreamy wewas (reservoirs) with their circling storks and eagles and their beautiful water lilies.

The area has several nature reserves. The two most spectacular being the massive Wilpattu National Park and the Puttalam Lagoon. Willpattu is a vast park which re-opened as recently as 2003. Unique scenery and flora combined with a very healthy number of leopards make this park a fantastic and far less touristy alternative to Yala. To really experience this off the beaten track park an overnight stay is wonderful – Kulu Safaris offer a superb safari style camping option.

The Chilaw area is a fine birdwatching area as it is on the cusp between Sri Lanka’s dry and wet zone. The Anawilundawa reserve is a particularly good and remote spot. Get your driver to take you by this spot and simply wander at will – make sure you take plenty of water as there are no shops around here!

Puttalam itself is a melting pot of Moorish, Tamil, Christian and Sinhala cultures - with an interesting, frontier town atmosphere and some good food. As you head north from here the land becomes drier and sparser past the lagoon towards Kalpitiya. This area is becoming a draw with kite surfing and diving possible here in season.

Further inland there are two great nature themed places. The Mudhouse is a unique experiment in simple village style living coupled with boutique style. It is an eco-retreat near the mysterious and beautiful Paramakanda Rock Temple. Bicycles come with the room and exploring this rural area is a joy.

The area resounds with history and legend but two of the most interesting sites are the former and short lived capital of Pandus Nuwara (site of a local Repunzel like legend about a princess with long hair) and the rock citadel of Yapahuwa.

Between December and April, Alankuda is a truly exceptional destination - offering a remote beach paradise and wonderful dolphin watching opportunities,

An opportunity to see a part of the country that most people miss. You may wish to book our Undiscovered Sri Lanka Tour.

Galle and the South Coast

This is the area from Galle down to Hambatota on the extreme south east coast. The beaches here are far less touristy than the busier west coast; it is not unusual to find yourself alone on long, dreamy stretches of palm fringed sand. Broadly speaking, as you get further east, it becomes more remote and less busy. Some of the prettiest palm fringed bays in the country are found on this stretch of coast and the region is regarded as truly Sri Lankan and a bastion of Sinhala patriotism.

Galle itself recovered very well from the severe shock it took during the 2004 tsunami. It is a bustling, industrious town with a circle of interesting villages surrounding it, all specialising in different crafts. The marvelous Galle Fort is the highlight – an old Dutch fort, left entirely undamaged by the tsunami and characterised by fantastic old buildings, narrow alleyways and craft shops. The Galle Fort Hotel is the last word in style and is fast gaining a reputation as one of the best new hotels in Asia and the food is superb. There are several other excellent small hotels both inside the walled area of the fort and on the hills in the town itself, such as the Sun House and The Dutch House. There are also several beautiful villas available for hire within the fort, even for just a few days. In the lush tropical countryside, 6km from town, is the beautiful Illuketiya. This stunning heritage property has perhaps the most amazing gardens in Ceylon. For all the trimmings of an luxurious 5* spa hotel, stay at the beautiful, Bawa designed The Lighthouse.

A little further down the coast is the cool traveler hang out of Unawatuna. Regarded as one of the best beaches on the 70’s hippie trail, Unawatuna retains a laid back vibe which has survived a battering in the tsunami. Thambapanni Retreat is a great place to retire away from the buzz of the beach with its restaurants, bars and clubs. There are several other inexpensive and chic places in the vicinity.

Next door is the quiter village of Thalpe which has a number of villas for hire. It also has the beautiful Apa Villas, an award winning hotel that has the elegant feel of a private villa with the superb service of a five star hotel.

Further round the coast highlights include hiring your own island at Weligama; Tabrobane Island is just off the coast in the middle of wide bay and favoured by novelists and aristocrats. Mirissa is arguably the prettiest bay on the coast and retains a sleepy fishing village ambiance. The Palace is the place to stay, or Sea View, for those on a budget. Inland a mile or two is the incomparable villa at Mirrisa Hills. The spectcular views of the pretty beaches and wonderful design of the villa make this the most spectacular villa on the island.

In Dickwella the Bawa designed boutique hotel, Claughton House, is a wonderful place to stay.

Skimming across many interesting spots, the next concentration of hotels comes at and around Tengalle. Four main beaches and several smaller coves make up one of the most beautiful and peaceful areas in Sri Lanka. Lansiya is a spectacular villa that can be rented in its entirety to ensure privacy or space for a family or a couple. Amanwella is the new and highly exclusive resort only opened in March 2006. At the other end of the scale, the laid back, friendly and good value Palm Paradise Cabanas is a long running favourite of return visitors to Sri Lanka. The beautiful, deserted and quiet beaches in this area are a million miles from the touristy west coast.

Finally in from the coast and around Yala national park are two of our favourite places. Let nature come to you with Lars and his excellent crew at Treetops, Buttala. This place is an experience in itself taking you back to a more simple way of living – in a remote and beautiful area where elephants and people still co-exist together. Nearby Galapita is an eco-resort too – but with a deeply stylish and fine finish. Although simple this place is extremely comfortable and well equipped – you won’t wish for anything. Families may wish to hire an entire bungalow at Thipola in order to visit Yala, while people who prefer more conventional hotels may prefer the excellent Yala Village.

It is also possible to hire one of several villas along this coast and have it all to yourself. Most of these villas come equipped with full staff including cooks and are perfect for groups of friends, families or couples wanting to get away from it all. Many of these properties are simply amazing: imagine owning your own slice of paradise, if only for a week! Please contact us for more details.

The Cultural Triangle

The ‘Cultural Triangle’ is the area roughly between Sigiriya to the south, Anuradhapura to the north west and Polonnaruwa to the east. It was the cradle of the ancient irrigation civilisation of Sri Lanka that flourished 2500 years ago. It is a wonderful region to visit – monuments spanning a period of 1700 years are in abundance and in close proximity.

Anuradhapura is the jewel in the crown – one of the worlds’ great cities in its heyday, 2200 years ago. Sigiriya – a pleasure palace built upon a huge rock, is a mind boggling remnant of ancient engineering prowess and has a magnificent view to boot. Polonnaruwa is perhaps the most accessible of the ruins as much is intact and the artistry and skill apparent at sites such as the Gal Vihara Buddhas, is startling.

The area remains thinly populated and large areas are given over to national parks. It is a beautiful area in any case and if you are lucky you may see elephants out in the wild. You will certainly see monkeys and birds of all descriptions; snakes, lizards and various other fauna. For a safari trip you can go leopard spotting in Wilpattu or enjoy the richly varied landscapes at Wasgomuwa. For observing elephants in their natural habitat, there are great short safaris to be enjoyed to either Miniriya or Kandulla.

The best places to stay are clustered towards the centre of this area. Nearby the cave temples of Dambulla by the Kandalama Tank (ancient reservoir) is the incomparable and beautifully designed The Kandalama. Across the Tank is the spacious and tranquil Amaya Lake.

Further north, at Habarana, is the stylish The Lodge, its design based on the ancient monastic complex at Ritigala. At Sigiriya itself, 'Hotel Sigiriya’ offers good value and a lovely view of the rock while the beautifully laid out Sigiriya Village has its own organic farm and is fantastic for families.

In 150 acres of its own land near Sigiriya, Sri Lanka’s first designer hotel, Elephant Corridor offers the ultimate in safari lodge style luxury. The rooms come equipped with night vision goggles and their own pools...

Accommodation is sparse at Anuradhapura but the ‘Tissawewa Resthouse’ is a wonderful old colonial building with atmosphere to match. Situated in the Sacred City (ancient Anuradhapura) itself, it is an evocative place to relax after a long days sightseeing.

Nearby Polonnaruwa has a range of options. For comfort and an excellent spa, try the upmarket, The Deer Park besides Girtale Tank. There are also a number of value hotels in this area.

One of Experience Sri Lanka’s favourite activities in the area is the fantastic Hot Air Ballooning operation run by Asian ballooning specialists, Adventure Asia. There is no better way to see the magnificent Sigiriya Rock and the surrounding wildlife.