Best places: Tourist attractions in Gannoruwa, Sri Lanka

Accessible by hiking, this sizable waterfall in a remote forested area offers scenic views.

Waterfall along the Kehelgamu Oya river, dropping from a height of 98 m. into a rocky pool.

👍👍 I respect all the religions and i visit to all the religious places. Today i visited to getambe temple this is very peaceful place. And the environment is very peaceful i just love this place.

Large temple featuring rituals & services around the sacred Tooth Relic, the canine tooth of Buddha.

👍👍 This concealed waterfall is a true marvel, embraced by luxuriant green landscapes. The mesmerizing cascade of water offers both a visual spectacle and an enchanting auditory experience. The crystalline pool beneath invites a rejuvenating dip, while the surrounding habitat forms a sanctuary for diver...

Remote peak in an undeveloped area accessed by a winding road, nicknamed the Mini World's End.

👍 According to the literature and history, this is the first place visited by Gouthama Buddha some 2500 years back. Temple is just minutes away from town. Ample parking, not very clean though. Mix of ancient structures and new buildings gives a nice blend.

Mountainous area centered on the Knuckles massif, known for waterfalls, hiking trails & birdlife.

Nature trails amid mountains, open grasslands & waterfalls, with views over the Knuckles Range.

👍👍 This is one of the most popular Buddhist Temple and also the Main Monastery of Mahamevnawa Chain of Buddhism and Buddhist Meditation practicing centres worldwide. If anybody visits Sri Lanka, they must have a visit to this place as well as better to get some knowledge about the Theravada Buddhism an...

👍👍 Most famous Buddhist temple.Ridi Viharaya  is a 2nd-century Buddhist temple in the village of Ridigama, Srilanka. Built during the reign of Dhutugamunu of Anuradhapura, the temple is considered as the place where the silver ore, which provided silver to complete Ruwanwalisaya one of the largest stup...

Surrounded by rocks, this historical Buddhist temple features caves containing religious murals.

👍👍 Ranawana Purana Raja Maha Viharaya is situated in Yatinuwara, Pilimathalawa. It is one of the most beautiful temples in Sri Lanka and is tightly bound with nature. Apart from the usual characteristics of a temple, this temple has a trail in to the forest. ❤

👍👍 After a tiring hike of about 3 to 4 kilometres, you get the reward. This magical waterfall appears in front of you through the winding road, soothing the exhaustion from your long walk. You could really see that this place is called Mandaram Nuwara for a reason as this area is surrounded by heavy mi...

👍👍 Sera Ella is a waterfall which is about 10km away from riverston. Must visit place which has a beautiful waterfall. There is a small area behind the waterfall which you can go and take beautiful photographs. Not recommended to swim.

Towering waterfall in lush rainforest cascading over a rocky precipice into a natural rock pool.

👍👍 One of the best waterfalls in Sri Lanka. There are some good and safe spots to bath near the waterfall mainly in dry season. I do not have an experience in wet season as there may be more and more water coming from the waterfall. Anybody can reach near to the waterfall without any issue as it has a...

👍👍 "Break the Bamiyan Buddha Statue and the Rambodagalla Buddha Statue" When the Taliban demolished the Bamiyan Buddha statue, a group of young people had gone to the monastery who had taken the lead in building the Rambodagalla Buddha statue. 1 of them proposed to break Islamic mosques, just as the...

👍👍 How to reach: Colombo> Pussalawa (Gampola Nuwara Eliya road)> Delta Estate> Perettasi estate> start of the hike. Mode of transport: Not by a car van Off road vehicle is much easy as road is damaged also there is a bus public bus(Perattasi estate bus )on specific times. Hike takes 2-3 hours to the...

Expansive botanical garden featuring many plant species & known for its orchid collection.