City: Uva Province
Top Things to do in Uva Province
Things to do in Uva Province, Sri Lanka: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Uva Province (Sinhalese: ඌව පළාත Uva Palata, Tamil: ஊவா மாகாணம் Uva Maakaanam) is Sri Lanka's second least populated province, with 1,259,880 people, created in 1896. It consists of two districts: Badulla and Moneragala. The provincial capital is Badulla. Uva is bordered by Eastern, Southern and Central provinces. Its major tourist attractions are Dunhinda falls, Diyaluma Falls, Rawana Falls, the Yala National Park (lying partly in the Southern and Eastern Provinces) and Gal Oya National Park (lying partly in the Eastern Province). The Gal Oya hills and the Central mountains are the main uplands, while the Mahaweli (Sinhalese: great-sandy) and Menik (Sinhalese: gemstone) rivers and the huge Senanayake Samudraya and Maduru Oya Reservoirs are the major waterways.
Restaurants in Uva Province
1. Prabhawa Mountain Day View Point Haputale
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By Sydneysomm - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
One of the best hike I have ever done in my life, from Haputale town we hike through the Black Forest jungle, it was great adventure. It took almost 3 hours to reach the view point. We have able to see some wild life animals, birds, small mammals, lizards etc. we get down from the thotalagala side which is other side of the mountains to see lake Richmond. Highly recommend to do this hike if your in Haputale. Same hike you can visit the ravana cave too.
2. Nagadeepa Temple
3. Amba Estate
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 89 reviews
Amba Estate is an organic farm in the Uva Highlands of Sri Lanka. The farm is about 30 minutes drive from Ella, perched in a small valley above the Ravana-Ella Waterfalls, with views of Ella Rock and Lipton Seat. We produce a range of artisanal teas, coffees, spices and preserves, and we work with the local community to support a variety of educational, economic and environmental projects. We offer guests the opportunity to stay in one of the old Estate bungalows, learn more about artisanal tea-making, and enjoy our little corner of paradise. We offer tours of the farm and artisanal tea and coffee production every day at 11am. The tour is free, and you can also do a tea tasting after the tour for Rs.600 per person. No need to book ahead – just turn up.
Reviewed By Jeff-and-Todd - Seattle, United States
We just spent three nights at Amba Estates Tea Farm/B&B and were thoroughly enchanted and pleased. The people are incredibly friendly from staff, to owners, to guides. We enjoyed wonderful Sri Lankan meals, great hikes including one at sunrise, and an informative tour of the tea, coffee, clove, and cinnamon fields which ended with a tea tasting. We happened to be there over Christmas and loved the kids Christmas pageant. Would love to go back!!!
4. Pitamaruwa Mini Worlds End
5. Mahamevnawa Monastery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
The Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery Bandarawela, near the town of Ella, is home to over 30 Theravada Buddhist monks. From the top of their mountain they can look out at the busy world below. Anyone who makes the trek up the mountain will be rewarded with spectacular views and spectacular spiritual teachings of the Buddha. Curious people of all backgrounds are welcome.
Reviewed By ranga725
I have been attracted to this place since I visited the first time. Leaving from a busy life for a while and staying in a "Kuti" on top of the hill, surrounded by green trees has become one of my favorites on every trip to Sri Lanka. Relaxing on the wooden floor under palm leaves roof, facing fresh air coming through the green mountains and talking about the inner peace of our lives?? simply, I am craving for it so badly..
6. The Nazareth Chapel of the Good Shepherd Convent
7. Kiri Vehera
8. Bogoda Wooden Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By Elsworthj - Melbourne, Australia
It was a wonderful experience to visit this attraction. The Buddhist monk on site explained the history of the bridge. It is a fascinating part of Sri Lanka’s history. The location is a bit of off track, several kilometres from Badulla. If you are into history, this is a must visit location.
9. Kataragama Temple
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4.5 based on 370 reviews
Reviewed By balasubramanian16847 - Chennai (Madras), India
Kataragama Temple is situated in southern part of Sri Lanka and temple area is very big. People worship Lord Murga and Ganesa and there is no statue of deities in this temple. We had dharsan at the time deepa aradhani (7 pm) in the night and more than 1000 people participated in the function. People are coming to the temple with "Kavadi" and performing other religious rituals. Outside the temple, more open space is there. People believe that this God is more powerful and visit this temple atleast once in a year.
10. Lipton’s Seat
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,066 reviews
The Scottish tea baron Sir Thomas Lipton used to survey his burgeoning empire from here. Lipton’s seat is a panoramic overlooking destination in Sri lanka. Handapanagala lake, Chandrika lake, Uda walwe lake, Wedi hiti Kanda mountains, and also the hambanthota harbor alocated in the in the southern coastal area nd five provinces in Sri Lanka can be seen remarkably. The Dambetenna longest tea factor
Reviewed By CarolineShaw87 - Northampton, United Kingdom
A great visit. We got a large tuk tuk to the top for 1,500 rupees (a normal tuk tuk is 1,000 one way) and then walked back down to the tea factory through beautifully manicured tea plantations. You can either walk on the road or down the steps amungst the tea. Once at the factory we got a bus (40rupees) back to haputale. We had a lovely time but due to our late arrival the mist had set in. Therefore I'd recommend doing this visit early morning so you can see the great views at the top.
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