Things to do in Badulla

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The top 33 attractions in Badulla

Villages in Badulla

Ella

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It is a tiny town in the mountains which you can arrive to taking a direct bus from Matara to Wellawaya, Ella and Wellawaya. It is

Of Cultural Interest in Haputale

Ella to Haputale Train

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At 6h40 am and 9h40 out there is a train that goes from Ella train to Colombo with a "tourist navigation wagon". This means that i

Roads in Haputale

Wellawaya Road - Ella

The Wellawaya road offers one of the best landscapes in the country. While Wellawaya is in a very flat meadow, it is also in the m

Villages in Haputale

Haputale

Haputale is a major city in the interior highlands of the island. You can find an ATM if you need money, and frequent connections

Train Stations in Haputale

Haputale Train Station

Railway stations in Sri Lanka are generally well equipped and even look a bit modern until the oldest train you've ever seen arriv

Of Cultural Interest in Haputale

Dambatenne Tea Plantation

The Dambatenne tea plantation is very big and old, and was founded by Englishman Sir Thomas Lipton in the mid-nineteenth century.

Of Cultural Interest in Haputale

From Hakgala to Haputale

This bus is a miracle. The first reason is because there are not many other vehicles that pass by on this bad road, and the second

Villages in Badulla

Badulla

Badulla City is in the mountains, an area called Hill Country. There you can see a nice market, and also many important temples, w

Historical Monuments in Badulla

Muthiyagana Vihara

Muthiyangana Devale is a Buddhist temple situated in the center of Badulla. The Buddhists visit the whole island on a pilgrimage,

Of Cultural Interest in Badulla

Frescoes of Kataragama

The frescoes of Hindu Kataragama temple are on the outside of the temple, to the bottom of what is inside the main hall. It's a pi

Bus Stations in Badulla

Bus Station

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The Badulla bus station is in the center of the city, on King Street. It is used only for local travel, and we came and returned f

Historical Monuments in Badulla

Badulla Clock Tower

The clock tower is the focal point of Badulla, like you can find clock towers in Kandy or Galle. This kept its beautiful colonial

Churches in Badulla

St Mark Church

St Mark's Church was founded in 1857 and recently celebrated its 150th anniversary. At the junction of Badulla which has the clock

Of Cultural Interest in Badulla

Estupa de Muthiyagana

In Muthiyagana temple, you can find a big white stupa, which is the focal point of prayer in the temple. Muthiyagana is one of the

Churches in Badulla

Catholic Church

The diocese of Badulla was built fairly recently, it dates back to the year 1972. Before that the village had a Catholic community

Waterfalls in Badulla

Dunhinda Falls

Dunhinda Falls are situated 10 miles away from Badulla. You can get there from the bus station, where there is a vehicle that runs

Viewpoints in Badulla

Little Adam's Peak

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Train Stations in Badulla

Train Ella - Badulla

The most popular destinations

Badulla (city)

Haputale

Ella

Bandarawela

Passara