Unlike many other waterfalls in Kaluthara District, the Namal Ella has the water pond on the zenith of the waterfall. The name Namal Ella was given due to the forest canopy protection consisting of National Tree of Sri Lanka – the Na trees. In the Na folder blossoming seasons of the year, the area is drowning in the fragrance of the flowers giving, soothing, comforting and relaxing effect on the atmosphere. With Na trees' natural protection, the forestry landscape, with rural disposition and without any clear way of reaching the destination, the accessibility is rather difficult without harming the eco-system. This has made the waterfall area a sanctuary for bio-diversity housing fish, fauna and Flora which is native to the land. This extremely wonderful paradise resides in Mannawatt at Kalukandawa in Athwelthota.
A replica of the Aukana Buddha, considered the tallest standing Buddha statue in Asia is found at the Batamulla Kanda temple. The statue is 135 feet in height.
Visumpaya, is an official residence of the Government of Sri Lanka. It is located in Staple Street, Colombo. The house has been used as residence for visiting heads of state and local government ministers. The colonial style two story bungalow was built as the Officer’s mess of the Ceylon Rifle Regiment and was sold to the Colombo Commercial Company in the late nineteenth century, which was named as “Acland House” turned it into its head office in Colombo. In 1971 the house was taken over by the government following the nationalization of the Colombo Commercial Company under the Business (Acquisition) Act No. 35 of 1971. Since then the house with its large gardens have played host to many official functions and visiting heads of state and government have resided there. Anura Bandaranaike former Minister and Speaker of Parliament died while in residence at Visumpaya. It was used by the D. M. Jayaratne, 14th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka as his official residence.
Kumari Ella is a charming waterfall located in the Colombo district, specifically near Avissawella. Kumari Ella stands at a modest 4 meters (approximately 13 feet) tall.According to local folklore, the waterfall is named after Princess Kumari, the daughter of King Seethawaka Rajasinghe. Legend has it that she tragically drowned in these waters. It's relatively easy to reach Kumari Ella, making it a popular destination for visitors. There's a deep plunge pool at the base of the waterfall, but be cautious—it can be dangerous for swimming.
