Things to do in Badulla Highlands
Discover the best attractions and experiences Badulla Highlands has to offer
Historic Monuments
Explore ancient and historically significant sites tucked in the highlands around Badulla.
Bogoda Wooden Bridge
A centuries-old wooden bridge perched above a forest stream, one of Sri Lanka’s oldest surviving structures.
Demodara Nine Arch Bridge
Iconic curved railway bridge set into the hillside, perfect for photos and a scenic train ride.
Museums
Local heritage and craft displays in the Badulla highlands.
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Religious Monuments
Sacred sites that offer quiet reflection and spiritual insight.
Muthiyangana Temple
Ancient Buddhist temple with a long history and serene hillside setting.
Dhowa Rock Temple
Mural-adorned rock temple set amid fields, a peaceful place for contemplation.
National & Theme Parks
Highland parks and protected landscapes offering dramatic scenery.
Horton Plains National Park
Open highland plateau with sweeping grasslands and the famed World's End overlook.
World's End
Stunning cliff edge with dramatic drop and sweeping valley views inside Horton Plains.
Neighborhoods
Quaint towns and viewpoints that define the hill country vibe.
Ella
A lively hill town known for its viewpoints, tea plantations, and railway heritage.
Bandarawela
A gateway town with colonial charm and easy access to tea estates.
Haputale
Picturesque town perched above tea gardens with sweeping valley views.
Free Things to Do
Natural beauty and simple experiences you can enjoy without a big price tag.
Ravana Falls
A dramatic waterfall just outside Ella with a scenic forest backdrop.
Dunhinda Falls
A powerful waterfall near Badulla, reachable by a pleasant walk.
Little Adam’s Peak
A light-to-moderate hike offering sweeping views of the tea country.
Gastronomy
Taste the hill country’s flavors, especially tea-infused delights and local staples.
Tea estate visit & tasting
Tour a local tea estate and taste freshly plucked Ceylon tea.
Sri Lankan rice & curry on a hillside cafe
Traditional mixed curry served with rice in a scenic hill-country cafe.
Cinnamon tea tasting
Try aromatic cinnamon-infused teas from the highlands.
Nightlife
Quiet evenings and hotel lounges rather than a city-nightlife scene.
Hotel lounge sunset hour
Relax with a sunset drink and views over tea country from a hill hotel.
Live acoustic evenings at hill-country cafes
Casual performances in intimate, scenic settings.
Entertainment
Cultural experiences to immerse in the highland atmosphere.
Cultural show at a hill-country resort
Evening performances showcasing Sri Lankan dance and music.
Folk music at tea-estate venues
Informal performances blending local traditions and tea-country charm.
Sports
Active ways to enjoy the cool highland air and rugged terrain.
Hiking to Little Adam’s Peak
A popular trail with rewarded views over Ella and the plains.
Hiking to Ella Rock
A longer, rewarding ascent offering panoramic valley views.
Tea estate cycling ride
Gentle cycling through rolling tea gardens with scenic routes.
Off the Track
Iconic experiences that reveal the region’s railway heritage and landscapes.
Badulla–Ella scenic train ride
A classic train journey winding through tunnels and bridges.
Lipton's Seat viewpoint hike
A scenic climb up to Lipton’s Seat for sweeping highland vistas.
Tea plantation walk
Explore a working tea estate and learn about tea cultivation.