In the suburb of Kaluthara, nestled in the middle of Athwelthota lays another breathtakingly beautiful waterfall away from the prying eyes of humanity. The Waterfall named Diganna Ella, is shrouded in many different folklores and beliefs and rites and rituals of cultures of local community with deeply embedded yet justifiable cautiousness towards the waterfall. The waterfall also named as Mannawatta Ella relating to the mystery that the local population holes in their beliefs. Not having a proper road may be a hindrance to visit this marvelous destination as it also posed a reason to its lower popularity yet at the same time have its beautiful attraction preserved and we’ll developed. Apart from the cascading stream of pure water, the area houses many endemic species including birds, insects, amphibians and even butterflies which are native to Sri Lankan Biosphere. Thus this waterfall area can be referred as a mini sanctuary of suburb of Kaluthara District.
Old Town Hall Museum in Colombo is a fascinating historical site. It is located at the end of Main Street in Pettah, slightly hidden among the bustling shopping streets. The building dates back to 1865 and was the first municipality of Colombo. It served as the office and chambers of the Colombo Municipal Council and also functioned as a courthouse. Architect J. G. Smither, a British architect, designed this colonial Dutch building. The wooden furniture inside matches the building's woodwork. The Old Town Hall remained active until 1928 when the New Town Hall was built. The Old Town Hall houses a modest museum on the ground floor, exhibiting preserved steam engines, machinery, and old equipment. In one of the rooms, life-size dolls sit around a wooden table, replicating a council meeting from 1906. Rumor has it that the council members come alive at night! Adjacent to the council chamber, there's a room with an old map of Colombo from 1785, antique typewriters, and an old radio. The architecture features arches, needle-point columns, crumbly yellow walls, and creaky staircases.
Long Beach sparkling gold beneath the sunlight, sunny and pleasant atmosphere, golden soft sand, cool playful breeze, breathtaking ocean view, crystal blue water and boat rides as well can be associated with everything when it comes to the beaches in Sri Lanka, especially the Beruwala Beach possess all these traits that valued by many. Despite that, the Beruwala Beach is relatively untouched beach in Western coastal are where the coastal beauty is not outdone by anywhere. The long strip of beach adorned with golden sand given this piece of heaven the nickname of “The Golden Mile”, with absolutely peaceful beach experience. Thus Beruwala Beach remains a beach where the visitors can roam freely unmolested, with many offering that any visitors who miss this chance envy in green. From calm and relaxing walkways, to touch the ocean waves, to enjoys the sports, making picnics, dinners or lunch on mats, sunbathing even doing simple things like building a Sandcastle can be done on this ground undisturbed. The accessibility to the beach is relatively easy as the availability of trains, busses and other vehicles and can be reached by the main Galle Road or by the coastal trains that reach every now and then at the Beruwala Station.
Located on the shores of a tranquil waterway, the Uyanwatta is a nice getaway from the huzle and buzle of city life!
