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Udawattakele Sanctuary – Royal Forest Park of Kandy City By Arundathie Abeysinghe Udawattakele Sanctuary, popularly known as “Udawattakele” is a historic forest reserve situated on a hill-ridge behind Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic) in Kandy City. Udawattakele Sanctuary is also known as the Royal Forest Park. During the Kandyan Kingdom, Udawattakele Sanctuary was known as Uda Wasala Watta (Upper Palace Garden or the garden situated above the Royal Palace) as it was used by the royals, was a forbidden forest and out of bounds (Tahansikele) for ordinary people. According to folklore, King Sena Sammata Wickramabahu (1473 – 1511), the first king of the Kandyan Kingdom, had his Royal Palace inside Udawattakele. The forest reserve had been a pleasure garden and a safe haven for the Royal family. During the Kandyan Kingdom, the Queens had used the pond in the Park for bathing and it was called ...

Jan 2, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged Acronychia pedunculata, Arundathie Abeysinghe, Cittavisuddhi-lena, Maitiri-lena, Senanayaka Aramaya, Senkada, Udawattakele, Udawattakele Sanctuary

Nuwara Eliya Post Office – Tudor style iconic structure in Central Highlands By Arundathie Abeysinghe Situated approximately 180 kilometers from Colombo and 76 kilometers from Kandy, popularly known as “Little England”, Nuwara Eliya is an idyllic misty little town in the Central Highlands with many iconic structures of the British Colonial Era. Nuwara Eliya has several quaint well-maintained structures including bungalows with enchanting picket fences dating to colonial period with timeless beauty, adding glamour to the picturesque hill country town. Among them, the iconic landmark, Nuwara Eliya Post Office situated in close proximity to popular Victoria Park functioning to date is visited by a large number of people including foreigners. Constructed in 1894, with an aura of yesteryear, the well-maintained structure with red bricked walls, the majestic Nuwara Eliya Post Office is housed in a Tutor architectural style two storey structure which includes a clock tower spiraling out ...

Dec 19, 2020 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged Arundathie Abeysinghe, Nuwara Eliya Post Office

Ravana Ella and Ravana Cave – entwined in myth and legend By Arundathie Abeysinghe Cascading from a height of 25 meters grandly down many rock faces from an oval-shaped concave rocky outcrop, Ravana Ella (Ella meaning waterfall in Sinhala) or Ravana Falls is the source of many myths and legends. Ravana Ella is one of the widest waterfalls in Sri Lanka and also a major tourist attraction. This waterfall is situated in Ravana Ella Wildlife Sanctuary about six kilometers from *Ella Railway Station on the road towards south of Sri Lanka through Ella Gap. It is linked to the Hindu epic *Ramayana – a historic tale that is based in India and Sri Lanka. According to Ramayana, the waterfall is named after the famous king, King Ravana who kidnapped Princess Sita from India and hid her in the caves behind the waterfall. The waterfall is surrounded by lush vegetation ...

Dec 13, 2020 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged Arundathie Abeysinghe, Badulla, Bandarawela, Hali ela, Nuwara Eliya, Ramayana, Sri Lanka, Uva Province

White Water Rafting in Kitulgala – adventure capital of Sri Lanka By Arundathie Abeysinghe Situated about 85 kilometers from Colombo on A7 Road to Nuwara Eliya via Avissawella, among verdant mountains, lush green forests, *Kitulgala is a small town famous due to the academy award-winning film ‘The Bridge on the River Kwai’ directed by David Lean and filmed on the *Kelani River. Popular as the ‘adventure capital of Sri Lanka’ among local and foreign tourists and located adjacent to a serene stretch of Kelani River amid two rocky outcrops, Kitulgala is situated away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Boulder strewn stretch of Kelani River at Kitulgala is an ideal venue for White Water Rafting, an adrenaline filled adventure sport popular among local and foreign tourists, an activity suitable for experts as well as novices. Rafters can enjoy breathtaking vistas of Kelani River and adjoining hamlet ...

Nov 30, 2020 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged Arundathie Abeysinghe, Kelani River, kitul palm, Kitulgala

Spectacular Kandy Lake – centerpiece of Kandy City By Arundathie Abeysinghe Iconic Kandy Lake enhances the beauty of Kandy City with glistening waters during the day and illuminated waters with reflections of colorful lights of nearby buildings at night…Abundant with avifauna, schools of fish swimming near the surface of the Lake… Many species of aquatic life near the shores… Trees providing a shady atmosphere to the shores of the Lake, some with colorful flowers dotted with different species of birds perched on branches… Kandy Lake is the centerpiece and greatest attraction in Kandy City, Sri Lanka’s cultural capital… Kandy Lake is considered as the heart and soul of Kandy City, an iconic and spectacular landmark because of its central location and the splendor it adds to the City. Kandy Lake and the island in its center with a few trees including palm trees have been featured in many picture ...

Nov 28, 2020 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged Arundathie Abeysinghe, Bogambara Wewa, Kachcheri, Kiri Muhuda, Malwatte Temple, Malwattte Viharaya, octagon, Paththitipuwa, Sir John D’Oyley, Siyam Nikaya, Theravada Buddhism, Tigolwela, walakulu bemma

Ella Rock – hike through highland hamlets By Arundathie Abeysinghe A jagged peak with an abrupt drop… Spectacular views of Ella Gap and epic vistas of the valley below… Paths through a railway line and bridges… Hike through vegetable plots… Views of trains on the up country line from the summit of the Rock … Situated about five kilometers from Ella town, this dramatic peak is a popular excursion among local and foreign tourists. Optically interesting Ella Rock is a gorgeous cliff face rising high above Ella. The hike to Ella Rock is approximately a 10 kilometer round trip through mesmerizing woodlands, rubber plantations and verdant tea plantations of Ella, a serene hamlet in Central Highlands. The trek to the Rock can be completed within five hours with one hour for relaxing and basking in the glory of the verdant vistas including photo sessions of spectacular panorama. According ...

Nov 23, 2020 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged Arundathie Abeysinghe, Badulla, Ella Rock, hike to Ella Rock, Kithalella Railway Station, Uva Province

eLanka Newsletter – 22nd Nov – 7th edition – Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Frog genus named after Rohan Pethiyagoda Sail Along Silvery Moon – By Des Kelly Sri Lanka Society of Queensland (SLSQ) celebrates members and friends get together STOCK MARKET WEEKLY – SRI LANKA – Week Ending, Friday, November 20, 2020 Aussie Chat with RAJIV SEBASTIAN ONLINE Voice & Singing Lessons for Adults by Keerthi Pasquel AGM Old Antonian Social Club – 6 December 2020 HIT A HOLE-IN-ONE AT STADIUM AUSTRALIA A PETERITE PRIEST AND MARTYR – by Algi Wijewickrema What are Angiotensin inhibitors and Angiotensin 11 receptor Blockers?-By Dr Harold Gunatillake Kadugannawa Pass and Rock Tunnel – gateway to hill country By Arundathie Abeysinghe A property market boom is coming Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo Deepawali 2020 Celebrated in Colombo – by Dr. Harold Gunatillake STC ...

Nov 22, 2020 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged Arundathie Abeysinghe, Bhante Dhammika, Harold Gunatillake, Santhush Gunathilaka

Spectacular Ella Gap with awe-inspiring vistas of environs By Arundathie Abeysinghe Overlooking a breathtaking gap in the Central Highlands… A scenic drop of 915 meters to the southern plains and the sea… A cleft in green hills popular among locals and foreigners for its amazing views… Misty weather and intense clouds enhance the gorgeous landscape hiding the view from the other end of the Central Highlands… Breathtaking Ella Gap popular as a “piece of heaven on Earth” is a space between the mountains situated in Ella, the beautiful hamlet of *Uva Province. With panoramic views of the Central Highlands, this breathtaking gap in the southern mountain wall renders a telescopic view of the Great Plains as far as the eye can see. According to foreign tourists, the heaven is conjured by the mesmerizing vistas of the marvelous panorama of Ella Gap. Considered as the best sweeping views of Sri ...

Nov 15, 2020 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged Arundathie Abeysinghe, Central Highlands, Spectacular Ella, Sri Lanka, Uva Province

Kitulgala Beli Lena Cave – archaeological treasure trove By Arundathie Abeysinghe Home to a plethora of wildlife and breathtaking vistas, prehistoric Beli Lena Caves (cave of shells) are situated on a steep path on a hillside, located inside from a ledge that looks down over verdant rubber plantations at *Kitulgala Estate about 610 meters above sea level. This huge cave has been home to the prehistoric *‘Balangoda Man’ (Homo sapiens balangodensis) where 16,000 year old skeletal remains had been found. Beli Lena Caves reveal a significant landmark in human paleontology as they reveal remains of primitive man. These caves have also yielded other artifacts such as geometric microlithic stone tools as well as evidence of fire use belonging to around 30,000 BP. These artifacts are significant for Asia as these tools are considered to have first originated in Europe around 12,000 BP which prove that Sri Lankan ‘Balangoda Man’ has ...

Nov 8, 2020 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged Arundathie Abeysinghe, Balangoda Manawaya, Mr. P.E.P. Deraniyagala Comments 0

British Garrison Cemetery in Kandy – mine of information By Arundathie Abeysinghe British Garrison Cemetery also known as Kandy Garrison Cemetery is a British cemetery for British nationals who died in Sri Lanka during the British Colonial Era; dedicated administrators of the British Civil Service, pioneer coffee planters who toiled hard to commence coffee plantations, their wives and children who had lived with them sharing their duties in a foreign land. Situated a few hundred meters from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and a short walk uphill, the graveyard is visited by many foreign and local visitors daily. The Anglican graveyard renders memories of the British Colonial Era. Under sprawling trees with a carpet of grass, the cemetery has tombs of different sizes and shapes. Although, situated within Kandy Municipal limits, the graveyard is bucolic. The cemetery has 195 graves of men, women and children and the common ...

Nov 6, 2020 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged Arundathie Abeysinghe, British Garrison Cemetery, Rt. Honorable William Henry Gregory Comments 0