Formerly known as Khettarama Stadium, the R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium is a cricket stadium located on Khettarama Road in the Maligawatta suburb of Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is the largest stadium in Sri Lanka. The stadium, which held more than 100 one-day international matches, was formerly known as the Khettarama Cricket Stadium. It is currently one of the primary locations for Sri Lankan cricket matches. It is capacity of 35,000. The R. Premadasa Stadium was built during his presidency and was completed in 1986. Named after him during his tenure, the date of its creation would be around the mid 1980s. The first semi-final of the 2011 ICC Cricket World Club, the 2022 ICC Champions Trophy final, and the 2012 ICC World Twenty 20 final were all held there. The stadium is known as the "Home of Sri Lankan Cricket ".
Pasgama offers a delightful glimpse into traditional Sri Lankan village life, just 30 kilometers away from Colombo. From wattle and daub architecture to ancient customs, Pasgama immerses visitors in the essence of rural living. Explore the village hierarchy, encounter locals in authentic costumes, and witness their daily routines. Spicy Delights: Savor glorious spicy food, prepared with love and tradition. Kitchen Band - "kitchen band" village oldies and baila dramas performed with kitchen utensils as musical instruments. Natha Devalaya, an ancient building in Kandy with a rich history dating back to the 4th century.
The Bolgoda lake situated in Moratuwa is the largest natural lake of Sri Lanka. It is a tributary of the Kalu Ganga which originates at Adams Peak and is a popular resort for swimming, angling and boating. Blogoda lake spreads, twisting from Ratmalana via Moratuwa and Panadura till it meets the sea at Wadduwa and Moratuwa via the Moratu ganga.
The Sinharaja Forest is a tropical rainforest in Sri Lanka that has been designated a World Heritage Site due to its high biodiversity. The forest covers 11,000 hectares and around 15,000 people live in peripheral villages around the forest. These villagers have been sustainably using this forest for their daily needs for generations. Their people's life, food, folk knowledge and many other things are based on the forest since ancient times.
