City: Sabaragamuwa Province
Top Things to do in Sabaragamuwa Province
Top Restaurants in Sabaragamuwa Province
10 Nature & Parks in Sabaragamuwa Province That You Shouldn't Miss
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. Kolapathana Ella
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. Rukmal Ella Falls
3. Elephant Freedom Project
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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!!
4. Kirindi Ella
5. Kalthota Doowili Ella Falls
6. Pahanthudawa Waterfall
7. Kabaragala Mountain
8. Theliella Falls
9. 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.
