City: Sabaragamuwa Province
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The Sabaragamuwa Province, (Sinhalese: සබරගමුව පළාත Sabaragamuwa Palata, Tamil: சபரகமுவ மாகாணம் Sabaragamuwa Maakaanam) is one of the nine provinces of Sri Lanka, the first level administrative division of the country. The provinces have existed since the 19th century but did not have any legal status until 1987 when the 13th Amendment to the Constitution of Sri Lanka established provincial councils. The Sabaragamuwa Province contains two districts: Ratnapura and Kegalle. It is named after its former indigenous inhabitants, namely the Sabara, an indic term for hunter-gatherer tribes, a term seldom used in ancient Sri Lanka. Sabaragamuwa University is in Belihuloya.
Restaurants in Sabaragamuwa Province
1. Elephant Freedom Project
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 521 reviews
Visit us and experience a special elephant encounter which is suitable for young and old, families, couples and single travelers. This is your chance to get a memorable impression of a day in the life of a Sri Lankan captive elephant who is not being used for working nor riding. The small family run Elephant Freedom Project offers refuge, freedom from work and hardship to the elephant Kumari. At the project she is free from working in the riding industry and the wood logging. The Elephant Freedom Project aims to give Kumari a good and safe home, which is made possible thanks to your visit! Booking in advance required.
Reviewed By lucyc832 - Auckland, New Zealand
The Elephant Freedom Project was the first stop in my 10 days in Sri Lanka, and it was the best thing I could have started with! Everything, from the lovely driver who collected me from Negombo - and stopped along the way to get fresh coconuts, to the incredible hosting family and amazing experience with Kumari the elephant, exceeded expectations. Everyone involved in the project is so respectful of the welfare of Kumari and it was beautiful to be able to spend time with an elephant whilst her keeper (the lovely Kumar) was taking her through her daily cleaning, walking and feeding - rather than seeing an elephant be forced to take rides and be in chains. The coordinator Kasun was also so helpful and informative (plus a great photographer) and I learned so much about Kumari along the way. As a solo traveler, I felt so welcomed as part of the family and highly recommend staying the night - even just for the AMAZING food prepared & lovely company of Ananda, Mali and Shashini. Absolute highlight of my trip to Sri Lanka!!
2. Kuma Safari Service Udawalawa
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5.0 based on 40 reviews
Safari Service Service in Udawalawe National Park. full day safari , Half Day , Campings inside the National Park. Taxi services.
Reviewed By lllenny
We had a really great Safari with these guys. The driver was able to show us all the different animals one can see in Udawalawe National Park and could also explain us a lot about them. Other jeeps around us would just stop for a minute wherever we spotted animals, while he had the patience to stay longer giving us plenty of time to take photos and video. Also thanks to waiting a while at most stops, the elephants ended up coming very close to us.
3. Adam's Peak (Sri pada)
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4.5 based on 1,653 reviews
This 7,300 foot tall mountain in the jungle of Sri Lanka is sacred to several different religions!
Reviewed By kelum - Kandy District, Sri Lanka
Most prefer to do the 3 hour hike at night up the longest staircase in the world,according to Arthur C Clarke.The path is paved and perfectly maintained so even a senior citizen wouldn't find too much difficulty in reaching the summit with some help. If the climb begins at 10 pm its perfectly possible to find few hours of sleep at the top before the sunrise .Wonder is not just in the sunrise .,its on the opposite side when the perfectly conical shadow of the sacred mountain spreads across the western mountains and valleys.for about few minutes. Climb down is easier with 'base camp' attainable in under 2 hours. A morning ascent is another option which is ideal for scenery sake.Best to begin the trek as early as possible so you would find decent solitude along much of the way until the pilgrims who climbed the night before start to appear out of the mist after 9 in the morning. Visibility up top could be shrouded in mist in most of the months so patience is needed to take a peek at the vista between clouds banks which roll in. The most exhilarating of the climbs would be the attempts done in off season ,between May and December ,much of which falling under the rainy season in the peak wilderness .This climb requires some planning as the rains in better part of the day may bring in cascades all along the route ,as well as down the staircase now turned in to a veritable water slide. Strategy should be to be clear of the mountain before 5 pm as the denizens of the forest would venture out by then.Summit would be occupied by few monks who would depend on weekly supplies from the town below .You may meet the post man who climbs the mountain each day and that would be the only human soul along the route unless there happen to be few others crazy as you. shoes need strong traction /water abundant in many creeks / warm drink in a flask /plenty carb/ biscuits /chocolates./Camera would be a burden unless well protected /clothes ready for a decent dunking /stick to the path ,don't venture out .Keep phone contact with the base in case .Best to report to police station before the climb and make sure to tell them when you come back. Difficulty level in an off season climb is high due to the high possibility of slipping on the concrete steps.
4. Xclusive Adventures - Day Tours
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4.5 based on 95 reviews
Xclusive Adventures offers a complete range of customized tours and exciting adventure sport activities. Our mission is to deliver the trip of a lifetime to customers, by providing expert travel advice, easy and flexible booking facilities, exceptional customer service and itineraries to satisfy beginners to even the most intrepid of travelers!
5. Rafting Team 39
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4.5 based on 129 reviews
Rafting is great fun and it is perfect for beginners as well as rafting experts! the enthusiastic and experience staff will be happy to take u through the rapids of the kelani river. Starting upriver outside of kithulgala you will begin the five kilometre stretch that includes a series of seven rapids with great names such as the virgin's breast, killer falls and head chopper!
6. Walawe Safari - Day Tours
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4.5 based on 26 reviews
No Finer Adventure! Experience the best safari adventures with Walawe Safari.
7. Bopath Ella (Bopath Falls)
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4.5 based on 43 reviews
This water fall is also identified as one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Sri Lanka. Since the shape of the cascade is similar to a 'Bo' leave (Ficus Religiosa), the fall has given its name. It is formed with Kuruganga River originated from Samanala Kanda (Adam's peak) range of mountains. Since the annual rain fall received by the catchments area of the fall is more than 5000mm, the average flow of the fall is not less than 6 cubic meters per second.
Reviewed By malwana - Colombo, Sri Lanka
This is a very nice and very famous waterfall & 30m tall. This is in Kuruwita, 2.5hrs (around 75km) away from Colombo, from Kuruwita turn to Higgashena - Devipahala rd. Location is there in the google map and can easily follow that. Vehicles have to park at the car park and walk up to the waterfall view point. If someone wants to go to the bottom of the waterfall have to cross the water stream and find your way through the rocks. Not hard but get the advice from the ticketing counter before you cross the do that. During the rainy season water levels can go up and rocks can be slippery. Time you spend here is subjected to what you want do here, just seeing the fall from the view point, want to go closer to the fall, taking professional pics, having a bath or having a picnic....... There are so many food stalls and hotels nearby ... But due to corvid, now many have closed down.
8. Maha Saman Dewalaya
9. Maduwanwela Walawwa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By chathuandishanka - Kalutara, Sri Lanka
This is the bungalow of the local leader of this area around British ruling era. He acted against English and had good praise from the local people. This used to be a huge bungalow with over 100 rooms, but now a small portion of it remains. It’s informative and certainly worth a visit if you happen to be in the neighborhood. No entry tickets. A parking area is available but drive carefully from entrance to parking lot since the gravel road is in pretty bad state. Some officials from the archeological department are available there. Ask them for information, they’ll guide you. No point of just visiting without proper information on each section of the property. It take around 40 mins to complete the tour.
10. Udawalawa Elephant Orphanage
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 267 reviews
Reviewed By Cbarnes91
Following the safari next door, we visited the orphanage and loved every second of seeing orphaned elephants being looked after. Like the safari, the visitors weren’t allowed up close to the elephants allowing them to act naturally. Great work being done by the team here and long may it continue, and hopefully be an education to all.
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