Visit Sabaragamuwa Province
The Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka is a lush and vibrant region in the south-west of the country. It's home to spectacular mountain scenery, beautiful beaches, and diverse wildlife, making it an ideal vacation spot for nature lovers. For those looking to experience a bit of cultural history, the ancient cities of Ratnapura and Balangoda have plenty to offer.
Among the most popular tourist spots are Sinharaja Forest Reserve, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site comprised of dense jungle full of exotic plants and animals; Kalthota National Park, containing one of Sri Lanka's largest waterfalls; Udawalawe National Park with its sizable elephant population; and Kitulgala forest reserve where visitors can go white-water rafting or explore its stunning greenery.
For those interested in historical sites in Sabaragamuwa Province there's Belilena Cave which dates back to 37000 BC - one of the oldest human settlements ever discovered in Sri Lanka - as well as many other ancient cities such as Kalawana, Wariyapola and Moneragala. All these sites provide an insight into early Sri Lankan civilization.
Among the most popular tourist spots are Sinharaja Forest Reserve, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site comprised of dense jungle full of exotic plants and animals; Kalthota National Park, containing one of Sri Lanka's largest waterfalls; Udawalawe National Park with its sizable elephant population; and Kitulgala forest reserve where visitors can go white-water rafting or explore its stunning greenery.
For those interested in historical sites in Sabaragamuwa Province there's Belilena Cave which dates back to 37000 BC - one of the oldest human settlements ever discovered in Sri Lanka - as well as many other ancient cities such as Kalawana, Wariyapola and Moneragala. All these sites provide an insight into early Sri Lankan civilization.
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Cities in Sabaragamuwa Province
Balangoda, Belihuloya, Rambukkana, Kitulgala, Ratnapura, Mawanella, Aranayaka, Kuruwita, Kegalle, Panamure, Imbulpe, Rakwana, Embilipitiya, Kalawana, Deraniyagala, Eheliyagoda, Ambepussa