Historical Legends are the sources of many tales that involves the Kings who chosen the waterfall areas as their strongholds when hiding or retreating. One of such geographically feasible is the Raja Maruna Ella and already has a folklore of some rulers and enemy armies. Geographically the waterfall structure possess rather deep pond area and most significance is the cave like inside space behind the cascading water vail. As the reaching the destination is relatively hard with its terrains and the nearby forest acting as a protection, the endemic special native to the country have made this waterfall and nearby area as their home turf. This breathtaking natural wander housed in Kaluthara District, on the land named Handigalla. The Flora and fauna of the area brings ambiance of serenity amongst the cascading stream of water.
The Old Parliament Building, now houses the Presidential Secretariat of Sri Lanka. Situated in the Colombo Fort area facing the sea, it is in close proximity to the President’s House, Colombo and adjacent to the General Treasury Building. The Neo-Baroque-style building was built during the British colonial era to house the Legislative Council of Ceylon and was an idea of Sir Henry McCallum. The building was opened on 29 January 1930 by Governor Sir Herbert Stanley; a year later it was taken over by the State Council of Ceylon for its use, who were tenants of the building until 1947, when the House of Representatives was formed with the onset of selfrule. Following the adoption of a republican constitution in 1972, the National State Assembly convened in the building until 1977, when it was renamed the Parliament of Sri Lanka.
The ancient Mee Gaha (Mee Tree) dates back to several centuries. It is located on Kaluthara Bombuwala road.
Ranmudu Ella, also known as රන්මුදු ඇල්ල, is a beautiful waterfall located in the Thummodara area near Avissawella in the Colombo District of Sri Lanka. Approximately 15 meters in height located near Labugama reservoir, and Colombo District. The water of the fall is very cold and clean, making it a refreshing experience.
