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 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.
Asgiriya Raja Maha Vihara (අස්ගිරිය රජ මහා විහාරය) is an ancient cave temple situated in the Gampaha District, Sri Lanka. The temple is located on top of a hillock along the Gampaha - Minuwangoda road, just away from Gampaha town. It has been formally recognized by the government as an archaeological site in Sri Lanka. Asgiriya's name is said to have originated after the loss of Prince Uttiya's horse (brother of King Kelanitissa) in this area. Its history is believed to date back to the reign of King Valagamba (89-77 BC). King Valagamba, who fled from Anuradhapura after invasions from South India, sought refuge in this historical place. The cave temple, constructed with wattle and daub, features drip ledges. Inside the image house, there's a Samadhi Buddha statue from the Kandyan period. The canopy of the cave is adorned with lotus flowers and other floral designs. A footprint of Buddha is etched into the rock surface, and a stupa stands nearby.
The Yagirala Rainforest Reserve, also known as the Paniyawala Rain Forest, is a tranquil natural gem located in the Kalutara district of Sri Lanka. Yagirala Rainforest Reserve spans over 2,360 hectares and is approximately an hour or more away from Kalutara. It's one of the top-listed places to visit in the district. This world heritage virgin rainforest boasts unique botanical and biological species. The density of trees and the natural habitat of animals make it a captivating destination for nature enthusiasts. Within its lush greenery, there are 36 species of mammals, including 4 endemic species, and a rich diversity of flora from 62 families. Yagirala forest reserve is situated in the low country wet zone and holds significance in Sri Lanka's biodiversity hotspot.
