Colombo is the dream city where modernizationmeets the history and in return historical heritage embrace the new era with open arms. Most of the architectural evidences of past moved into do such where the proofs are happen to be very vibrant and ancient administrative building complexes in the Colombo City. They not only standing proudly to showcase the ancient history of Sri Lanka, they depicts a golden era under the Colonial monarchy. Among such building complexes, the Old Colombo Kachcheri is one the administrative buildings bestowed by the Such Colonial Era. Colombo Kachcheri is of Dutch Architecture, is one of the administrative building, a principal government complex as located in Colombo was established in the 18th century by the Dutch as a housing complex of Dutch dignitaries. By proving its architectural wonder, there is a painting of the housing complex in Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam illustrating this administration giant’s history.
Nature is the best artist and the best engineer with many wonders offering to her children. Among such wonders, the Kapurukanda Ella is one of the unique waterfall with holding the title of tallest waterfall in Kaluthara District. Proudly cascading from the Landscape Estate, Haldola Rd, Baduraliya, the waterfall is on a land of a estate property. Kapurukanda Ella Cascades down in two stages with little ponds in the halfway down the waterfall, giving it a unique attraction, yet at the same time warning the dangers lurking behind. Tamil population of the area made the immediate area of the waterfall as their pilgrimage and rituals area and in the folklore Vidiyabandara had been ruling over this territory as his domain. The 30m tall waterfall is a truly a marvelous gift from the nature with abundance of Flora and fauna spreading on and around surrounding the area and giving visitors a chance to enjoy the destination without molesting the environment too much.
Sri Lanka tourism destinations most of the time historically significant for locals and international visitors both alike, thus the Kodigahakanda Forest Reserve is historically an invaluable spreading across over 36 acres, dividing into three major lands. The most Uniqueness is the Flag Staff Mountains that is the name derived from, standing for its strategic location in observing the most crucial standpoints of Sinhalese history. Apart from that, the historical evidence proves that the nearby area used to host the foreign delegations of different dynasties including royals. Uniqueness * Sinhalese strategic stronghold historically * Natural forest reserve
Amongst the most unique waterfalls, the Polgampola Ella is one of the most unique waterfalls in Kaluthara. The natural design of the waterfall over the upper part is made like a drain where a non-stop stream of water Cascade down peacefully. Due to this unique shape the tourists attraction of the waterfall in a higher ranking and specially for different types of tourist activities and other water related recreational activities due to its natural ponds on the top of the waterfall and the beneath of the waterfall. This waterfall has located in best geographical deposition to approach many remote destinations. The Flora and fauna of the area is native to Sri Lanka and densely populated when though the inevitable and apparent pollution. The climate of the area directly affects the water flow ; thus without a knowledgeable local guide, venturing there would be non advisable.
