Have you ever seen a waterfall with yellow colored water outside of heavy rainfall of the waterfall area, especially in nearby forest reserved area? With no apparent explanation the water mixed in yellow soils giving a rather contrasting affect on the normal colorings yet adding a highlighted beauty to the waterfall? This is another wonder of the nature : the Kahapath Ella named to complement its yellowish beauty of the cascading waters. Proudly standing on the Kelinkanda Grams Division, with extremely hard pathways to reach, the access is hidden from the world, the waterfall itself is out of reach from tampering even from their own local community. People believe that the water was a result of some cooking some traditional rice called 'Muradana' nearby with their leftovers disposed around the land of surrounding water resources. In the folklore it is said that the prince Vidiyabandara – a local ruler has used this waterfall. With its relative anonymity, it is the perfect place for endangered Flora and fauna to thrive in the back of relatively untouched environment engineered by the nature to house its inhabitants from the total annihilation.
The oldest golf club in Sri Lanka is called the Royal Colombo Golf Club. It was founded in 1880 and is situated at The Ridgeway Links, also called the Anderson Golf Course, in the capital city of Colombo. The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews in Scotland has connections with this place, as does the Sri Lanka Golf Union, which is the body that oversees golf in Sri Lanka. Its length is 6560 Yards (6000m). It radiates sporting prestige and historical charm. With its lush, green course, it offers players of all skill levels a challenging environment. Its clubhouse, built in the colonial era, adds to its charm as a center for social events and competitive competitions. With a rich history spanning more than a century, the club is still committed to upholding its reputation for excellence and providing members and visitors with an amazing golfing experience set against the serene backdrop of its surroundings.
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Mount Lavinia is a suburb in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is inside the administration boundary of Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia Municipal Council. The area is a mostly residential suburb, known as Colombo's beach retreat it is famed for its "Golden Mile" of beaches, and has long been a hot spot for tourism and nightlife. The area's name arose when the second Governor of Ceylon, Sir Thomas Maitland, acquired land at "Galkissa" (Mount Lavinia) and decided in 1806 to construct a personal residence there. Maitland fell in love with Lovina Aponsuwa, a local mestizo dancer, and continued a romantic affair with her until he was recalled to England in 1811. The Governor's mansion, which he named "Mount Lavinia House" is now the Mount Lavinia Hotel and the village that surrounded the building has subsequently developed into a bustling area, taking its name from the Governor's mistress, Lovina
