Hidden gems - Nature preserves in Gampola, Sri Lanka not to miss (Updated December, 2023)

Hidden gems: Nature preserves in Gampola

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Gampola. This list contains 19 places from Nature preserve category.

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Algama Ella Resort

Resort hotel

👍👍 I was a nice experience to visit algama ella resort! The place looks so good and it's much peaceful place to go and perfect for be relax over this stressful lifestyle! Also I should mention that the their foods are really tasty and it's my favourite (vegetarian potions) 😋❤🔥

5.00 (12 reviews) (~43.03 km from centre)

Balachandra Falls & Black Pool

Nature preserve

👍👍 Amazing place, very calm and beautyfull.. No words to say that nuture beauty... ❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰

5.00 (7 reviews) (~36.82 km from centre)

Ramboda Falls View Point

Nature preserve

👍👍 Super nice view from viewpoint. 200 LKR entrance ticket for foreigners. Good experience. I recommend it if you are passing by!

4.90 (22 reviews) (~17.39 km from centre)

Waranagala waterfall

Nature preserve

👍👍 Better to take a three wheeler from the Erathna town other wise it will take 2 hours to reach there. No problem if you going to walk there but make sure to come early then. Absolutely beautiful I would say. Go look for your self. Worth it. It was 170 rupee for the bus ticket from kuruwita to Erathna...

4.90 (21 reviews) (~36.11 km from centre)

Pitawala Pathana View Point

Nature preserve

👍 We couldn't see anything as the fog was heavy and it was rainning. But the journey was so exciting. FYI there are leaches everywhere. So it is the best if you could walk without stopping anywhere. It was a 10-15 minutes walk from the pitawala pathana entrance. It's a shame that we couldn't get to se...

4.80 (107 reviews) (~48.9 km from centre)

Knuckles Falls - නකල්ස් ඇල්ල

Nature preserve

👍👍 This is not a huge waterfall. This waterfall is located inside Knuckles Mountain range. This is hidden waterfall most of the people dont know about this. I have visited knuckles more times but my 6th time only i got to know about this waterfall. If ur going to the knuckles from rangala side u wont b...

4.80 (100 reviews) (~40.04 km from centre)

RETTE PALAMA LEVALON

Nature preserve

👍👍 Unbelievable place what a beautiful place please use4wd ormoterbike road is very difficult

4.80 (8 reviews) (~13.16 km from centre)

Swarnasiri Nature Park

Nature preserve

👍👍 Heaven on earth. This is all I can say.

4.80 (6 reviews) (~47.23 km from centre)

View Point @ 13km Mile Post

Scenic spot

👍👍 Nature's beauty ... Another spot to prove nature is beyond any beauty ..

4.70 (46 reviews) (~31.59 km from centre)

Thangappuwa-Alugallena Nature Trail

Nature preserve

👍👍 Very beautiful trail.. I walked upto Kota Ganga.. not a difficult trail upto Kota Ganga .. even can try with kids.. Well maintained...

4.70 (23 reviews) (~38.29 km from centre)

Kikiliyamana Forest Reserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Kikiliyamana is the sixth highest mountain in Sri Lanka with the hight of two thousand forty meters above from mean sea level. Kikiliyamana is located in Nuwara Eliya district. Kikiliyamana mountain can be easily seen from the tourist town Nuwara Eliya

4.70 (22 reviews) (~21.7 km from centre)

Balalgala Rock

Nature preserve

👍👍 Good place

4.70 (7 reviews) (~17.48 km from centre)

Wedda peni ella

Tourist attraction

👍 one beautiful place in thelgamu oya you can find while moving toward Atanwala village. visitors advise to not bath in the fall due to quickly rising water level. There is a bridge over the waterfall giving beautiful views of the surrounding.

4.60 (134 reviews) (~48.25 km from centre)

Mathurata View point

Nature preserve

👍👍 Wonderful view ... ❤️

4.60 (10 reviews) (~29.62 km from centre)

Managala Rock

Nature preserve

4.60 (8 reviews) (~21.14 km from centre)

Thaliya Wetuna Ella Falls තලිය වැටුන ඇල්ල

Nature preserve

👍👍 Thaliya Wetuna Ella Falls is a natural wonder located approximately 35 km from Kandy town. Accessible by any vehicle, a short 1 km walk leads to the waterfall. The path is well-defined and easily navigable. However, caution is advised during rainy periods, as the water level can rise rapidly. Despit...

4.50 (87 reviews) (~37.83 km from centre)

Andawala Waterfall

Nature preserve

👍👍 Seam like a beautiful waterfall. But, there is no water flawing today. 🙄 Also, This is a good place to have a quick cool bath. Have separated places for male and female for having a bath. Place is clean and tidy.🤗🤗

4.50 (83 reviews) (~28.41 km from centre)

Rakkanawa Water Fall

Nature preserve

👍👍 Beautiful location near daraniyagala. Safe place to enjoy with your family or friends. Can get a clean water bath and also some places have natural fish therapy. Still no any theft issues at this location. Recommend place to enjoy your weekend. Save this location while get a mind relaxation experien...

4.50 (71 reviews) (~28.89 km from centre)

Ranmudu Water Fall

Nature preserve

👍👍 One of the best waterfall to visit for group travelers in Balangoda. kind of a camping place. As villagers said that it is bit unsafe to having a bath. To reach the waterfall have to travel nearly 1Km by foot. Road is not good enough.

4.50 (12 reviews) (~47.5 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Nature preserves in Gampola, Sri Lanka