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The Elephant Freedom Project
Animal shelter
Welfare center for rescued working elephants, offering bathing & walking encounters.
4.50 (578 reviews)
(~9.89 km from centre)
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Meeyan Ella Waterfall - මීයන් ඇල්ල (IhalaKotte)
Tourist attraction
👍👍 It’s at walking distance away from Ihala Kotte Railway Station. Can reach up to the station by a car. But you have be mindful where you gonna park. At the destination there’s a space to turn the vehicle and one vehicle can be parked. When you go into tunnel you have to be mindful on train schedules....
4.60 (314 reviews)
(~4.8 km from centre)
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Greenacres Leisure Resort
Hotel
Stylish hillside hotel featuring a restaurant, plus an infinity pool with valley views.
4.70 (203 reviews)
(~8.68 km from centre)
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New Giragama Tea factory & Restaurant
Restaurant
👍👍 This is uncommon concept for banquet because its going with tea tree.
Foods
Hospitality
Customer service
Are excellent.
If you want a difference from same frame you can try here new
$ $$$
4.50 (399 reviews)
(~9.18 km from centre)
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Bathalegala
Rock climbing
👍👍 When you travel along Kandy road passing Kadugannawa area, look across the valley to witness a peculiar shaped rock at the distance. The shape reminds you of the famous rock fortress Sigiriya but it is in fact “Bathalegala” or “Bible Rock” as the British named it. As a child, It confused me enough...
4.60 (244 reviews)
(~7.51 km from centre)
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Saradiel Village & Resort
Theme park
👍👍 Highly recommended for school kids. There is guide and he will explain the life of Saradiel and also the village life in Sri Lanka. The place is in Utuwankanda near Mawanella. Need to buy tickets and for local adult it is Rs 150.
4.40 (651 reviews)
(~5.22 km from centre)
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National Railway Museum
Rail museum
Opened in 2014, this railway museum features locomotives, trolleys, machinery & equipment.
4.40 (489 reviews)
(~5.93 km from centre)
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Captain Dawson Tower
Tourist attraction
👍 It is located on Kadugannawa pass next to Kandy Colombo Main road , the first modern highway in Sri Lanka in Colonial era.It was constructed under the direction of English Captain William Dawson.He was died during this project and the tower was built to memories Captain Dawson.
4.50 (245 reviews)
(~5.59 km from centre)
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Athulya Villas
Hotel
Relaxed rooms & a suite in an informal hotel offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant & BBQs.
$50/night
4.50 (213 reviews)
(~9.07 km from centre)
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Bo Ella
Tourist attraction
👍👍 A very beautiful river. It is a good natural environment where you can take beautiful photos. Be sure not to litter. Beware of insects. If you are going here using google map, ask a person who lives in this village at least 300m away from this place. When approaching the location, the map displ...
4.50 (204 reviews)
(~4.59 km from centre)
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Kadugannawa Ambalama
Historical place
👍👍 Kadugannawa Ambalama is a wayside rest which is situated along the Colombo – Kandy Road, a few meters before the Kadugannawa pass. Built during the British colonial rule in the early 19th century, the ambalama is a famous stopover for horsemen and merchants traveling towards ancient hill capital of...
4.30 (514 reviews)
(~3.29 km from centre)
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Pizza Hut - Pilimathalawa
Pizza restaurant
Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
$$ $$
4.40 (255 reviews)
(~8.88 km from centre)
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Bluefield Tea Mansion, Mawanella.
Restaurant
👍 Their tea shop had so many choices with various flavours and grades, in so many beautiful packaging, that I was at a loss. The atmosphere itself was very sophisticated.
But maybe it's because of the seasonal holiday, there weren't many options with food in the restaurant. But everything that was ava...
4.40 (185 reviews)
(~0.8 km from centre)
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Balana Fort
Historical place
👍 There's nothing much to see here to be honest, but it's good for a quickly-planned trip in the afternoon. There is a staircase to the top and its not a difficult climb. I heard the road that appears on Google maps is not in good condition. Its better to continue straight along the Kadugannawa-Pothth...
4.40 (157 reviews)
(~3.93 km from centre)
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Old Frankland Estate Eco Lodge
Hotel
👍 The view and pool at this hotel was stunning, sounds of nature all around 😍 very tranquil, probably the most beautiful surroundings i hace ever stayed in. Hotel staff were super accommodating and lovely. Dinner and breakfast was good and plentiful :)
Only major negative was the location, whilst it...
4.50 (118 reviews)
(~8.16 km from centre)
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Balumgala (බැලුම්ගල)
Historical landmark
👍👍 Bestest view is up top. It’s an easy walk right from the Kadugannawa bus top. If you are a nature lover this is definitely your spot to pay a visit. Well hiking up top through the forest is such a vibe. Belumgala rock gives amazing views of the entire Kadugannawa valley. There is another small rock...
4.60 (94 reviews)
(~5.23 km from centre)