Top Things to do in North Central Province
Top 8 Bodies of Water in North Central Province, Sri Lanka
Discover the best top things to do in North Central Province, Sri Lanka including Nuwara Wewa, Kalu Diya Pokuna Natural Black Water Pond, Samudra Parakrama, Kala Wewa Reservoir, Nachchaduwa Wewa, Giritale Lake, Twin Baths (Kuttam Pokuna), Habarana Lake.
Restaurants in North Central Province
1. Nuwara Wewa
2. Kalu Diya Pokuna Natural Black Water Pond
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By mtrjayasinghe - Sheffield, United Kingdom
Mihinthale is a wonderful rock temple that any healthy visitor will enjoy climbing. There is so much to see and some places you can see ruins of ancient structures remaining without any restorations. Mihinthale has been a monastry and has been used by the Buddhist monks who used to meditate most of the day and hence engauged in a secular life. Kalu Diya Pokuna is one of the small lakes used by those monks for fulfilling the water needs and it is a beautiful gift to anybody wanting to have a nice relaxing place to relieve the working stress and fatigue of present day life.
3. Samudra Parakrama
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By Q7840EUdanl - Bunbury, Australia
The reservoir was built by King Parakramabahu 1 in an attempt to alleviate water shortages during the dry seasons. There were 5 reservoirs to ease the pressure on the main dam. Thopa Vewa was constructed in 386AD and the King had the other four reservoirs built and the system expanded with many smaller reservoirs to built to feed the five primary and take away any excess water. It was a complex ancient technology that worked until reconstructed in the 19th century when a structural design error altered the water flows. As a result there are now two lakes the largest consisting of Thopa Vewa, Eramudu Vewa and Dumbuthula Vewa and the smaller Kalahagala Vewa and Bhu Vewa. A very scenic area and we had the good fortune to see a small herd of seven elephants nearby.
4. Kala Wewa Reservoir
5. Nachchaduwa Wewa
6. Giritale Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By sarathkumaraab - Piliyandala, Sri Lanka
Giritale tank (Sinhala: ගිරිතලේ වැව) is a reservoir in Giritale , Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka. It is very beautiful lake. It was built by King Agbo II in (608-618). It is believed that the tank was renovated by King Parakramabahu, the Great (1153–1186). Later, it was subjected to renovation in 1905, 1942 and 1952 during colonial era. Giritale Tank was considered as the deepest tank in Sri Lanka during the rule of medieval capital Polonnaruwa. Capacity of the Reservoir is 19,000 acre⋅ft.
7. Twin Baths (Kuttam Pokuna)
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 433 reviews
Two bathing ponds aligned lengthwise exemplifying the artistic achievements in the field of hydraulic engineering in ancient Sri Lanka. They date back to between eight A.D. and Ten A.D.
Reviewed By PetterBerg2 - Oslo, Norway
This shows off the water engineering skills of the ancient Sri Lanka. There are two ponds here, used as bathing tank by ancient kings and queens. Later, these ponds given to monks and has attached to the Abayagiri stupa complex. Situated in Anuradapura sacred area, most people tend to visit this place with their families. As of the architectural value of these ponds, its so popular among the travllers.
