Destinations in Ratnapura
Explore the attractions that make Sabaragamuwa unforgettable.
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RainforestFeatured
Sinharaja Forest Reserve
Weddagala, Ratnapura District
Sri Lanka's last viable tract of primary tropical rainforest and a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with endemic species.
4.9 (412)
MountainFeatured
Adam's Peak (Sri Pada)
Sabaragamuwa / Ratnapura approach
A sacred 2,243 m summit revered by four religions, famed for its sunrise pilgrimage and the 'sacred footprint'.
4.8 (903)
WildlifeFeatured
Udawalawe National Park (Southern Gateway)
South of Ratnapura District
One of Sri Lanka's best parks for guaranteed wild elephant sightings, easily reached from Ratnapura.
4.7 (512)
WaterfallFeatured
Bopath Ella Falls
Kuruwita, Ratnapura District
An elegant waterfall shaped like the leaf of the sacred bo tree, cascading into an emerald pool.
4.5 (268)
Gem MineFeatured
Ratnapura Gem & Mining Museum
Ratnapura town
Discover how Ceylon's legendary gems are formed, mined and cut at this hands-on museum and demonstration mine.
4.5 (203)
Temple
Maha Saman Devalaya
Ratnapura
A grand devale dedicated to God Saman, guardian deity of the region and of Adam's Peak.
4.6 (154)
Waterfall
Kirindi Ella Falls
Pelmadulla, Ratnapura District
A dramatic 116 m plunge tumbling through terraced rock, among the highest waterfalls in Sri Lanka.
4.4 (141)
Cultural
Pothgul Rock Temple
Ratnapura District
An atmospheric cave temple with ancient murals and reclining Buddha, hidden among boulders.
4.4 (44)
Viewpoint
Kalthota Diyawinna Falls
Kalthota, Balangoda
A scenic waterfall and gorge on the edge of the highlands, gateway to the Walawe basin.
4.3 (68)