Many travelers come and travel around hot tourism spots in Sri lanka and miss awesome spots that cannot comparable to any other. One such destination is ‘Andahelena’ water fall. It is a sheer beauty is located in Pituwala, about 6 km away from Elpitiya city, Galle.
From Colombo it is about 95 km in distance. The expanse area is full of greenery trees. This forest is called Beraliya jungle. It covers an area about 4774 hectares. It is about 12 m in height. The route to reach the fall is much difficult but quite worth. An elegant pool is formed at the top. Kaluwara, bakmee, telkekuna,wanasapu, venivel, Ehela, Teak, Ankenda and bata domba trees are stretching it’s branches to shade you similarly to a canopy.
The Divankara lena (Divankara cave) is also positioned in the Beraliya Mukalana (Beraliya jungle). It is a cave temple on a rock plaque. Long time ago the plaque was built by one of the foreigners in a tea estate located close to Pituwawala. Later Alpitiya was famous for tea estates. By the way the estate got vanished due to the Cinnamon crops.
The final part of the journey to the Anda Helena fall must be completed on foot. So enjoy the facts of natural bio diversity of Sri lanka. Singing birds, murmuring bees grumbling trees will definitely will be a relaxation to negotiate the busy life style you had. Pure and cool atmosphere will energize your lungs. Therefore it will feel like an adventure through huge ‘Beraliya jungle’.
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The Kushtarajagala can be reached successfully on Matara as it is located on the Weligama Divisional Secretariat Division. It is a really popular place of visiting for the tourists and travelers from all over the globe and not only Sri Lanka. Many archeologists visit the place due to the monuments, statues and other interesting and historic artifacts in the Kushtarajagala.
It is located on the Colombo road and it is also a reason of high interest of travel loving people and enthusiasts in the region. There is a famous and huge image of the Avalokiteshvara that is of height 383 cm is placed as a majestic sculpture in the in not only the rock simply but in its niche to be more particular.
The estimation of the age of this sculpture can be drawn to the 6-7 AD as the various sculpture features are taken into account for the proper estimation of statue’s age. Statue’s upper part is not covered with anything but the lower part of it is however covered with the decorative girdle and the dhoti. In the statue various other ornaments have been placed to enhance its beauty by the statue makers. There are a few necklaces in the neck of statue and many beautifully crafted bangles in its arms. The feet of Kushtarajagala are also adorned with the presence of anklets.
The placement of Vitarka Mudra is on the right hand of statue while the Kataka Hasta Mudra is in the left hand of this historic and well preserved statue. In particular the statue is said to depict the concept of Mahayana that has prevailed till the 6th to 7th centuries that are A.D. A number of different and fascinating folk stories have also gathered around the Avalokiteshvara.
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One of these famous stories considers a prince who came from a foreign country and he was in fact ailing from the skin diseases. He then made this statue when he visited the Agrabodhi Vihara as he also made a vow and promise to the God. Another story mentions that the statue was build when the price was cured after vowing. Many couples, families, etc. visitor the Kushatarajagala. Many magnificent hotels and guest houses in nearby Colombo city make it easier for travelers and tourists to stay in the area. The travel guides consider the Kushtarajagala as very important aspect of Colombo and its rich traditions. It is a good place to visit with a historic taste in Sri Lanka.
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Today, we are on a 158 kilometer journey from Colombo, along the shimmering coastline, to explore Matara in the deep south of the island. With age old structures erected by the Portuguese, Dutch and British taking you back to the Colonial era, Matara is a diversified travel spot that blends the old with the new.
Matara City Tour.
3days & 2nights
Price - USD.75/=
(without Food)
1st Day.
An iconic landmark that welcomes you, as you enter Matara Town, is the Fort built by the Dutch in 1645. Although what is left today are the rampart (made of lime stone and granite) and the gateway, inside the Fort are structures reflecting the old Colonial grandeur. Some of these have now been converted to government institutions and offices, while maintaining the architectural façade. During the Dutch period, the Fort had housed the Governor’s bungalow, cinnamon, arecanut and dynamite warehouses.
One of the oldest buildings within the Fort, found today is the, Dutch Reformed Church built in the year 1706 and refurbished in 1967. Massive wooden arch doors and window panes, open verandah reflecting Dutch period town architecture, the pulpit and an old piano kept close to the altar and stone tombstones reflect the colonial touch within the premises.
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Pigeon Island, with a hanging bridge for access, is a picturesque location. Located in the vicinity of the bus stand, the island
shelters
a temple built about 10 years back where Buddhists monks of the Rohana
chapter are ordained. Visitors accessing the island pause half way
through the hanging bridge to get a glimpse of the scenic view of the
sea and pose for a few photographs. A climb upto the peak of the temple
in the island and one can get an all-round view of the sea.
The
island is named after a particular variety of stone found in the
location, although people have a wrong notion that it is because of the
presence of pigeons, the Funday Times learns.
Star Fort found opposite Matara hospital is built in the shape of a unique six point star, to protect the main Fort from outside. Governor Jan Baron van Eck in 1763 had started the work of the Star Fort and the task had been completed in 1765. It is believed that a muhandiram had been assigned by the Governor to carry out the work. Between the outer-most wall and the rampart is a moat where crocodiles were kept as a protective measure.
Currently, the Star Fort houses a regional archaeology museum after it was taken over by the Archaeology Department in 1980.
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- Miraculous Shrine of Our Lady of Matara
This Roman Catholic Church built in 1907 is located on Beach Road. This sacred shine is well-known as therein lies the miraculous statue of Our Lady which is an early 17th century Portuguese type statue of Our Lady, cut on a solid piece of ash wood.
It has been taken by the sea three times and each time it miraculously returned to Matara. Originally, it was detected by a group of fisherman from Weligama inside a wooden crate and it was then handed over to the original church at Matara which has long since vanished. During an outbreak of a major Cholera epidemic in the area that claimed many lives, the people from the area had got together and prayed after which it was taken on a procession in Matara.
This miraculously brought the epidemic to an end. The statue was lost yet again in early 1990s when it was sent to Europe for restoration, but after surviving a dramatic ordeal the statue miraculously came back to Matara on a vessel. The third time it was lost and found was during the December 2004 Tsunami.
The Dondra head Lighthouse in the shape of an octagonal brick tower, was built in 1890s by the British. It was designed by James Douglass and
constructed by William Douglass of the Imperial Lighthouse Service to provide guidance to the shipping route south of Sri Lanka.
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- Devinuwara (Dondra) Temple
Dondra (also known as Devinuwara) is also known as the City of God. This religiously relevant and established city is located about four miles away from the main city of Matara, Sri Lanka. It is however situated on a small peninsula that is interspersed amongst a lot of architectural artifacts that comprise of the huts, plantations for coconut, various huts and pillars.
These pillars are made of stone and stand in an upright position to increase the grandeur of Dondra. There is however a great and magnificent temple that is known as the Temple of Vishnu. It is also the only Vishnu temple that is in the area of Dondra.
Due to this it is very famous and popular amongst the community of Vishnu preachers. This temple also leads to a wide and broad road that contains many styles and abundance of the coconut trees. This road then leads to a plain road that leads to the group of these stone pillars that are standing straight and also are near to the sea shore. However there is a single stone pillar in the middle of it which attracts attention of the tourists. It is situated precisely at the low rocky point which serves as a way of breaking the sea waves that are amidst the stones shaped in hewn form. There are also many other tourist attractions in the temple, as the statues and pictures engraved all help an individual gather maximum of information about Vishnu. The reason why the temple is also so frequently visited even by the Sri Lankans is that, there are many hotels and tourist destinations that the people can enjoy along with the presence of this magnificent holy place in Dondra.
Moreover, there is also an inscription that is cut in the language of Singhalese and using its characters to convey the meanings. This temple is relatively popular as it is also informed about in the guides and books that are always there to be taken advantage of. The travel guides contain many pictures of the Vishnu temple in Dondra as it is actively called the City of God too by its relevance to this temple. It is therefore a great location to visit for the people who want to get some religious blessings along with the serenity and beauty of temple architecture.
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2nd Day.
There is a rock with a long but narrow fracture in the middle, At once rough sea waves gush through the crack and pass out through the hole at the bottom of the rock and blow out high in to the sky displaying a marvel water fountain.
Surrounding area is always filled with whoosh caused by seawater rushing through the natural hole and it can be heard somewhat far away from the site.
Occasionally the blowhole shoots water several feet above the rock. If sea is rough with strong winds and waves gush fast, the height of the water blow-up goes up 25 metres (82.0 ft) to 30 metres (98.4 ft). but when sea is calm and quiet the situation will be reversed as shown in the photograph.
This site has now been developed as a tourist attraction. A visitors' information center on marine life and a viewing flat-form have already been built up.
There are sandy beaches which are quite long in area and have a charm of its own as it is protected by the sandbars, reefs, and the headlands. The area therefore is also made safer for swimming purposes. Dickwella is also famous for its large Buddha statue that is considered as the largest sitting statue in Sri Lanka which is about 50 meters tall in size.
The Hummanya is also known as “blow hole” in the region of Sri Lanka and it is considered as the second largest in the league of blow holes, but Sri Lanka’s one and only. In essence it means a distance where the sound of “hoo” can easily be listened or heard by a person. It is a well known attraction for the travelers and tourists visiting the area and is well known for its uniqueness and excitement aspect. It is located in the deeper southern region of the country and it certainly has its charming aspect that thrills many and attracts people from all across Sri Lanka.
These factors all play an active role as much as the other factors like beautiful beaches and tourists locations are well known not only on the maps but also in travel guides too. Tourism gets increased due to the blow hole attracting many tourists from all across the globe due to its exciting aspects. The nearby areas are also good holiday destinations and one has to pass through the towns of Matara and Dickwella to get to the Blow Hole. Interestingly the people who go there on their own vehicles get good care facilities there and normal residents take care of these vehicles only for a nominal fee. There is a visitors’ information center built to help the visitors get better knowledge and idea on what they are experiencing and how it is significant.
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Weherahena tunnel shrine with paintings
For those of you who enjoy ancient temple paintings and murals, the tunnel shrine in Weherahena is a must see. This tunnel shrine built in six layers behind a colossal 88 cubit high Buddha statue, is a masterpiece. A 115 year old, man-made tunnel which is 600 metres long is built excavating a mound of earth. It consists of 23000 paintings depicting the famous 550 jathaka stories.
The tunnel was built by Ven. Paravahera Revatha Thero, the founder priest of Weherahena temple, who having arrived at the thick jungle of the Weherehena area
during early 20th century, executed the innovative idea to build this massive Buddha statue and the tunnel. The natural stones found during excavations have been
preserved by putting up statues and murals on them.
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3rd Day.
- Relaxing in Polhena Beach
Matara is a place in Sri Lanka as it is precisely situated in the Southern area of the city of Colombo. The sea view of the city is spectacular and it is beautifully presented with the glamorous look. It extends to a good half a mile in distance and there are not many beaches with so many beautiful shady zones and trees.
But Matara is a zone with much of green and shady areas that add to its aesthetic beauty a lot. Many people and tourists who travel to the beach opt for the maps as they sometimes find it hard to locate the Polhena beach located in Matara.
There are many beaches all across Sri Lanka but Polhena beach presents a mesmerizing view to its viewers and tourists. The travel guides also contain extra information on the beach and can be seen by many individuals as a source of good visitor information.
The Polhena Beach in Matara is about 2 km at a distance from the city center and the great thing about it is that any person can easily swim through the area as the sea water is fenced with the corals. This is done to protect and secure the tourists who are especially enjoying quality time with their families and friends, in Matara. Polhena Beach in Matara is also a great honeymoon location as there are many amazing areas and places to visit that are very romantic due to their classic look and feeling. Another great feature is that the Nilwala River flows through the city and directly falls into the sea at place of Totamuna. There is a beautiful island named as the Crow Island that is directly in front of the Polhena Beach in Matara. It also adds to the aesthetic appeal of the place as it is beautifully located and gives a spectacular look to the visitors who are fantasized by the beauty of this place. The greenery and beautiful trees enhance and overall appeal of the area.
The Matara city also comprises of many tall and beautiful buildings that are located in the commercial zone and honeymoon couples can visit the place for shopping and other purposes as it contains many traditional items and gives good quality time and memories to the tourists and travel lovers. Many people who visit the Polhena Beach in Matara come again and again to visit the beauty of nature in shape of this beautiful beach.
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Additional Tour -
- Weligama Bay & That area places
Weligama beach is a one of best beach in Sri Lanka. You can see there are different geographical features of beach. The weligama bay is more important place because of its’ valuable features. In weligama beach we can explore that one area has huge rapid waves, another area has a natural pool characteristics, another area has the deep sea. Like that there is much diversity we can see through the same sea.
The location of weligama bay which located between Matara and Galle, 143 km away from Colombo. It is a quiet place with near off shore islet known as Taprobane where a dream house of French Count de Maunay was built in here and where later famous writer Arthur C.Clark made his home. The long, clean and safe beaches attract visitors who are searching for a relaxing and peaceful vacations and it is also a perfect starting point for exploration of nearby attractions.
- Beeralu lace weavers in Weligama
Weligama is famous for the art of traditional beeralu lace weaving. With females practicing the art as a cottage
industry, this industry attracts locals as well as tourists, who drop in, more out of curiosity as to how local women create those
intricate lace patterns, than to purchase these expensive products done out of beeralu lace.
Price - USD.10/= (Additional add this Price)
(without Food)
Transport by -
Bus & Tuk Tuk.
Rooms -
Non AC Room.
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Dondra Head Lighthouse is a lighthouse located on Dondra Head near the southernmost point in Sri Lanka and is the tallest lighthouse in Sri Lanka and also one of the tallest in South East Asia.
The lighthouse is near the village of Dondra, and is approximately 6 km (3.7 mi) southeast of Matara. The name Dondra is a synonym for "Devi-Nuwara" in the local Sinhala language, "Devi" meaning "Gods" and "Nuwara" meaning "City". Dondra is therefore derived to mean "City of the Gods".
Dondra Head lighthouse is operated and maintained by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. It was designed by Sir James Nicholas Douglass, with construction, by William Douglass of the Imperial Lighthouse Service, commencing in November 1887. All the building materials including the bricks and steel were imported from England. The granite rock was supplied from quarries at Dalbeattie in Scotland and Penryn in Cornwall. The lighthouse was completed and commissioned in March 1890. The combined cost of erection of the lighthouse and the Barberyn Lighthouse was £30,000 and was paid for by dues collected at the Basses lighthouses.
The lighthouse is 49 m (161 ft) high and contains 7 floors, 14 two panel yellow colour windows and 196 steps to the top.
Dondra Head is also one of four international lighthouse in Sri Lanka. It was modernised in 2000, with the introduction of a Differential Global Positioning System and is computer linked to the other major lighthouses around the coast.
Southernmost point in Sri Lanka
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