Top 10 things to do in Bandarawela

  1. Bambarakanda Falls
    Address: Kalupahana Road, Ohiya, Sri Lanka
    Description: The highest waterfall in Sri Lanka, with a height of 263 meters. Visitors can enjoy the stunning view of the waterfall and take a refreshing dip in the natural pool at the base of the falls.
  2. Diyaluma Falls
    Address: Koslanda Road, Haputale, Sri Lanka
    Description: The second-highest waterfall in Sri Lanka, with a height of 220 meters. Visitors can hike to the top of the waterfall for a breathtaking view of the surrounding area.
  3. Lipton's Seat
    Address: Dambatenna Tea Factory Road, Haputale, Sri Lanka
    Description: A viewpoint named after Sir Thomas Lipton, the founder of Lipton Tea. Visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding tea estates and hills.
  4. Adisham Bungalow
    Address: Haputale Road, Adisham, Sri Lanka
    Description: A Tudor-style mansion built in the early 1900s by Sir Thomas Villiers, a British planter. The bungalow is now a monastery run by Benedictine monks and is open to visitors.
  5. Muthiyangana Raja Maha Vihara
    Address: Badulla, Sri Lanka
    Description: A Buddhist temple believed to be over 2,000 years old. The temple is a popular pilgrimage site and features a stupa, a Bodhi tree, and several ancient statues.
  6. Dowa Rock Temple
    Address: Kandegedara, Badulla, Sri Lanka
    Description: A Buddhist temple built into a rock face, featuring several ancient statues and murals. Visitors can climb to the top of the rock for a stunning view of the surrounding area.
  7. Rawana Ella Cave
    Address: Bandarawela, Sri Lanka
    Description: A cave located behind the Rawana Ella waterfall, believed to have been used by King Rawana in the ancient epic Ramayana. Visitors can explore the cave and enjoy the view of the waterfall.
  8. Dambatenne Tea Factory
    Address: Dambatenne Estate, Haputale, Sri Lanka
    Description: A tea factory established by Sir Thomas Lipton in 1890. Visitors can take a guided tour of the factory and learn about the tea-making process.
  9. Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory
    Address: Haputale Road, Ella, Sri Lanka
    Description: A tea factory established in the early 1900s, offering guided tours and tastings of their tea products.
  10. Bandarawela Golf Club
    Address: Welimada Road, Bandarawela, Sri Lanka
    Description: A golf course located in the scenic hills of Bandarawela. Visitors can enjoy a round of golf while taking in the stunning views of the surrounding tea estates and hills.