Badulla Hotels & Badulla District Travel Guide

Badulla is the largest city of Uva Province, situated in the central hills of Sri Lanka. It is the capital city of Uva Province and the Badulla District.

Badulla, located southeast of Kandy, is surrounded by the Badulu Oya. It is located at an altitude of 680 meters above sea level and is surrounded by tea plantations. The city is surrounded by the Namunukula mountain range. The peak of the Namunukula mountain range is 2016 meters above sea level. Before the British surrendered to the imperialists, this city was ruled by the Sinhalese kings. Later, this city became a center of control for the British imperialists. The British built the Kandyan Railway line ending in this city. The purpose of this is to transport plantation products to the Colombo area.

Due to its favorable environmental conditions and mountainous terrain, Badulla has been able to attract tourists. The Ella tourist center, located adjacent to Badulla, has been able to attract a lot of foreign tourists. Due to this, in addition to local tourists, foreign tourists are also arriving in Badulla at present. The railway line running from Colombo to Kandy has attracted a lot of foreign tourists. 

Tropical monsoon climate with mild temperatures (18°C-26°C) and significant rainfall, particularly from October to January.

Main points about Badulla

Badulla to Colombo train ride on “Udarata Manike”

Badulla to Kandy train ride on “podi manike” 

Cities in Badulla

Bandarawela

Beragala 

Bogahakumbura 

Boralanda 

Diyathalawa 

Ella 

Etampitiya 

Guruthalawa

Haldummulla

Haputhale

Idalgashinna

Mahiyangana

Passara

Walimada

Top Attractions in Badulla

Waterfalls:

 Dunhinda Falls, Wewessa Ella Waterfall, and Diyaluma Falls

Hiking Places:

Narangala, Fox Hill 

Historical Sites:

 Muthiyangana Temple, Badulla Kataragama Devalaya, Bogoda Wooden Bridge, Dhowa Rock Temple, St.Mark’s Church, Alugolla Hill Samadhi Buddha Statue

Other:

Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory, Old Welekade Market, and the Demodara railway station.

These best things to do in Badulla for exploring Sri Lanka,

I. Namunukula Mountain Range

Namunukula Mountain is a place for camping. Climbing this mountain, which is about 2035 meters high, is a truly beautiful experience. During the rainy season, there is no problem with leeches. The easiest way to climb the mountain is to turn off at the 3rd mile post on the Badulla-Passara road. You can drive to the Glenapil Estate very close. You should go and see how beautiful the road is.

II. Dunhinda Waterfall

This is a very famous and beautiful waterfall in Sri Lanka, located about 5 kilometers from Badulla city. You can reach this 64-meter-high waterfall by walking about 1.5 kilometers from the entrance. Along the way, you can see monkeys, bird species, and butterflies. This is a great place for tourists who are interested in wildlife. But they can only be seen during June and July of the year. Also, if you come between November and March, when there is a lot of water due to the rain, you can see the waterfall very beautifully. Also, this waterfall is a source of water that supplies a large amount of water to Uma Oya, Hal Oya, and other small rivers.

III. Muthiyangana Rajamaha Viharaya

Muthiyangana Raja Maha Viharaya is located in the heart of Badulla city. Muthiyangana Chetiya is the seventh of the ten sacred sites in Sri Lanka. Muthiyangana Raja Maha Viharaya stands as a testament to the rich historical and cultural heritage of Badulla. The association with Emperor Ravana, the arrival of the Buddha, and the subsequent establishment and expansion of the temple complex present a unique blend of mythological, spiritual, and architectural brilliance. Every year, a grand procession called the Muthiyangana Raja Maha Viharaya Perahera is held. This colorful and vibrant festival attracts many visitors to witness the religious and cultural events associated with the temple.

IV. Bogoda Wooden Bridge

This historic wooden bridge is located in the Bogoda area of ​​Katawawala, about 7 km west of Badulla city. This bridge, which has ancient value, can be viewed at any time of the day. This wooden bridge, which is believed to have been built during the Dambadeniya period in the 16th century, clearly reflects the excellence of wood craftsmanship of that period, and it is special that all the nails used to build this bridge are made of wood.

V. Narangala Peak

Beautiful Narangala, with its golden grass, rises up to a height of over 1500m in the Uva Province of Sri Lanka. The summit of this second-highest mountain in Uva provides some of the very best views in the entire tropical island. In addition to it, the reasonable challenge that climbing offers has made it a great favorite amongst hikers.

VI. Demodara Nine Arch Bridge

When you get off at Demodara Station and head towards Ella, you can see this magnificent bridge near Ella Town. Today, it has become a tourist paradise and is a favorite destination for many foreigners. You can get off the train and either take a TUK-TUK or a road through the jungle to this place, and wait for the train to arrive from after.  You have to be very careful on this journey because the train goes near a road and there are a lot of leeches in this area.

Although there are several things to do in Badulla city. Your involvement in such a thing during your Badulla visit will surely become an unforgettable experience for a lifetime.