Best places: Sights & Landmarks in Ratnapura, Sri Lanka

👍👍 Maha Saman Devalaya or the Great Saman Temple (also called Sumana Saman Devalaya) is a shrine dedicated to deity Saman, situated at Ratnapura, Sri Lanka who is the presiding deity of the Sri Pada Mountain which is also called Samanthakuta meaning the mountain of Saman which is believed to have the l...

👍👍 It is really nice place, who are going to first time take a needle and thread. And they take the thread along the steps as far as they can

👍👍 You may get mis guided from the map location sometimes. We went to see the forest in end of Feb 2020. It was a dry time like no rain for around a month. We entered from the nothern gate of the forest. No leeches were there and fountains inside the forest were depleted. It was much dry and with harsh...

👍👍 Lovely and one of most beautiful Waterfall i ever have seen in my life.💋 i went on rainy days, (actually though out the year rainy season for ratnapura ) so Waterfall is full of it's beauty You Can go easily to top of Waterfall infront of nearby tea factory pathway down to hill right side of ro...

Storied, leaf-shaped waterfall with natural pools for swimming in a picturesque setting.

👍👍 This route is beautiful. It gives feeling like in journey to a forest. Absolutely yes it is jungle way route towards Sri Padaya. It's easy way to pilgrimage Sri padaya. Nevertheless getting down is not same. However this is ancient route to Sri padaya and most beautiful one.

👍👍 Must visit place see the early history in Sri Lanka.

👍 To visit this temple have to travel 7 kilometres on a narrow Erathna-Kuruwita road, that leads to Adam’s Peak. This road devotees can reach Batatota junction where visitors can proceed half a kilometre arriving at the foot Batatota mountain. A flight of beautifully carved stone steps lead to the Bat...

👍👍 Delgamuwa Raja Maha Vihara is an ancient Buddhist temple situated in Kuruvita of Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka. This temple is reputed as the hiding place of the tooth relic of Buddha during the ruling period of Portuguese in the country.🙏🙏🙏🙏

Cave temple where prehistoric human remains were found, now home to a large reclining Buddha statue.

👍👍 Mapalana_Ella #Siripagama #Palabaddana The tallest waterfall in Sabaragamuwa Mapalana Falls Do you believe that there are gods in a waterfall? Whether it is true or not, I think it is fair to say so when visiting Mapalana Falls. Because of the two Nuga trees that stand on either side of the waterfa...

👍👍 One of the most beautiful waterfall located in Rathnapura Wewewatte road.

👍👍 Dear Sampawayo, Please accept our heartfelt grattitude for being such a great host and a wonderful tour guide. You know everything about places .So we were very lucky to follow a guide like you who is very knowledgeable ,experienced and friendly.And also because of your efforts to find beautifu...

👍👍 One of the beautiful waterfall in the Ayagama area. It can be easily accessible from the road using the footpath near the bridge. It is possible to reach all layers of the waterfall. At the bottom it is possible to bathe but always be careful. No parking fees or entrance tickets required. Generally,...

👍👍 An ancient and historical Buddhist temple located in Ratnapura district. Some interesting stories related to king Walagamba are linked with this place and its paintings and caves. It is sad that not many people are visiting this place now. This place needs some serious maintenance and cleanup to att...

👍👍 What a hidden Gem..! Certainly, Duwili Ella Falls is the most beautiful waterfall in the forest. It can be accessed from the Lankagama entrance of Sinharaja. This spectacular hidden waterfall is located in Lankagama Village within the border of the forest. Cascading with three tiers, 23m tall Duwili...

👍👍 Weeragoda Sri Maha Vihara Piriwena Weeragoda Sri Maha Vihara Pirivena situated Colombo-Batticaloa Highway, Ratnapura. There is a big beautiful Buddha statue near the road in this temple. Also it has chethiya, Bodhi with a golden fence, Buddha mandir with colorful arts and statues and a Vishnu dewala...

👍👍 My husband and I had the pleasure of staying 2 days at the Save Field Rest in Ratnapura. A "little gem" in a city that is still very "authentic". Nice big rooms. The owner as well as his family were all very helpful and trustworthy. There are not so many eateries in this town but despite the lack of...

Archeological site in a cave, with ancient art on display & tranquil jungle surrounds.

👍👍 Nice waterfall that can access about in 20 minutes from downtown. If you travel with private vehicle you just need about 10minutes to rech there. If you use public transport, there have two buses to Katugas waterfall. You can get off in the entrance. Your bus is at Central bus stations first line's...