Gems world: Mountains.

SRI PADA - Located about 122 kilometres due east from Colombo. is the sacred mountain Sri Pada. It is situated in the southern reaches of the central highlands, and adjacent to extensive wildlife reserves. With no other comparable mountains nearby. Sri Pada rises prominently above the surrounding area. soaring to a height of 2243 metres above sea level.

It is easily Sri Lanka 's most revered site, considered sacred not only by Buddhists, but also by Christians, Muslims and Hindus. At the top of the mountain is a slab of rock with a large indentation believed to be the Buddha's footprint, which he left during his legendary third visit to the Island.

SIGIRIYA ( LION'S PEAK )

Built on a sheer-sided volcanic plug rising 200 metres above the surrounding jungle. the Sigiriya Rock Fortress is possibly Sri Lanka's most impressive attraction. Known also as the " Lion's Rock" , it is one of the Island's seven UNESCO Heritage sites, featuring extensive gardens, stairways. galleries. caves and other structures.

According to the Sri Lankan Chronicles, Sigiriya was the fortress palace built by King Kassapa 1 in the late 5th century Kassapa put his father to death in a rebellion and fearing the revenge, his brother , abandoned Anuradhapura as his capital and built this fortress to protect himself. Nonetheless, he ultimately commited suicide during a battle with the invading forces of his brother.

However, a more recent school of thought suggests that Sigiriya was not a fortress of a place, but a great Mahayana monastic complex. Inscriptions dating from the 3rd century BCE found in the caves surrounding the area indicate the presence of ascetic monks, and it is possible that Sigiriya became a branch of the Abhayagiri Vihara and continued to function as a monastery for hundreds of years.

Famous among local climbers Hanthana Famous among local climbers hantana can be seen from Kandy dressed in mist. A great place to go when you are in Kandy

Nuwara Eliya Tea lands.

Nuwara Eliya Tea Factory. Pedro Estate.

Piduruthalagala.

Piduruthalagala is the highest peak in Sri Lanka. Rises 8281 ft ( 2524m) above sea level. Its situated at Nuwara Eliya town area.

Horton plains national park world's end

The Great Horton Plains

Lots of people visiting Horton plains and Worlds End were passing through Pattipola.. Pattipola and Ambewela has the hight Railway stations in Sri Lanka. And people who visit Nuwara Eliya...