Things to do in Badulla

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The top 21 attractions in Badulla

Villages in Badulla

Ella

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It is a tiny town in the mountains which you can arrive to taking a direct bus from Matara to Wellawaya, Ella and Wellawaya. It is

Villages in Badulla

Badulla

Badulla City is in the mountains, an area called Hill Country. There you can see a nice market, and also many important temples, w

Historical Monuments in Badulla

Muthiyagana Vihara

Muthiyangana Devale is a Buddhist temple situated in the center of Badulla. The Buddhists visit the whole island on a pilgrimage,

Of Cultural Interest in Badulla

Frescoes of Kataragama

The frescoes of Hindu Kataragama temple are on the outside of the temple, to the bottom of what is inside the main hall. It's a pi

Bus Stations in Badulla

Bus Station

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The Badulla bus station is in the center of the city, on King Street. It is used only for local travel, and we came and returned f

Historical Monuments in Badulla

Badulla Clock Tower

The clock tower is the focal point of Badulla, like you can find clock towers in Kandy or Galle. This kept its beautiful colonial

Churches in Badulla

St Mark Church

St Mark's Church was founded in 1857 and recently celebrated its 150th anniversary. At the junction of Badulla which has the clock

Of Cultural Interest in Badulla

Estupa de Muthiyagana

In Muthiyagana temple, you can find a big white stupa, which is the focal point of prayer in the temple. Muthiyagana is one of the

Churches in Badulla

Catholic Church

The diocese of Badulla was built fairly recently, it dates back to the year 1972. Before that the village had a Catholic community

Waterfalls in Badulla

Dunhinda Falls

Dunhinda Falls are situated 10 miles away from Badulla. You can get there from the bus station, where there is a vehicle that runs

Viewpoints in Badulla

Little Adam's Peak

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Train Stations in Badulla

Train Ella - Badulla

Train Stations in Badulla

Badulla Station

The Badulla railway station is a bit far away from town, but you will easily be able to find your way as there is only one road ou

Shopping Centres in Badulla

Lower Street

Lower Street is one of the main commercial streets of downtown Dambulla. It's easy to find since the colonial blocks and streets w

Markets in Badulla

Market of Badulla

The Badulla market is on and around King Street and Lower Street, not far from the bus station. The market is quiet as it's a simp

Streets in Badulla

Bazaar Street

Bazaar Street is in the centre of Badulla, near the bus station. It runs toward the clock tower, and is lined with small shops and

Hiking in Badulla

Excursion to Dunhinda

If you decide to go to Dunhinda Falls by foot from Badulla, it's better go on foot there than on the way back because of the slope

Temples in Badulla

Kataragama Devale

Kataragama Devale, or god Kataragama temple was constructed in the 17th century in honor of the king Vimaladharma, who had won a b

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