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Crafted in the City of Gems

    Travel Guide

    Stories, tips and guides for exploring Ratnapura.

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    Birdwatching in Sinharaja: 20 Endemics to Look ForNature

    Birdwatching in Sinharaja: 20 Endemics to Look For

    The UNESCO rainforest is a birder's paradise.

    Kumari Fernando·Jul 8, 2026·5 min
    A Food Lover's Guide to Sabaragamuwa CuisineFood

    A Food Lover's Guide to Sabaragamuwa Cuisine

    Jackfruit, freshwater fish and fiery sambols.

    Ishara Jayawardena·Jul 8, 2026·4 min
    The Five Most Beautiful Waterfalls Around RatnapuraNature

    The Five Most Beautiful Waterfalls Around Ratnapura

    From the iconic Bopath Ella to hidden highland cascades.

    Saman Bandara·Jul 8, 2026·5 min
    How Ceylon Gems Are Mined: Inside a Traditional PitGems

    How Ceylon Gems Are Mined: Inside a Traditional Pit

    The centuries-old illam pit-mining methods still used today.

    Nimal Perera·Jul 8, 2026·6 min
    A Traveller's Guide to Buying Ceylon Sapphires in RatnapuraGems

    A Traveller's Guide to Buying Ceylon Sapphires in Ratnapura

    How to shop for genuine, certified Ceylon sapphires in the City of Gems.

    Nimal Perera·Jul 8, 2026·6 min
    Climbing Adam's Peak via the Historic Ratnapura TrailAdventure

    Climbing Adam's Peak via the Historic Ratnapura Trail

    The steepest, most traditional route up sacred Sri Pada.

    Saman Bandara·Jul 8, 2026·7 min