Sabaragamuwa

Région ·🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

Population 2 015 039

Superficie 4 978 km²

Fuseau horaire Asia/Colombo

Site officiel www.sabaragamuwapc.com

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Sabaragamuwa Province Essentials

Sabaragamuwa Province encompasses diverse landscapes ranging from the UNESCO-listed Sinharaja Forest Reserve to the sacred heights of Adam’s Peak. The region is home to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and the ancient Sankhapala Rajamaha Viharaya. Natural landmarks include the 30-meter Bopath Ella Falls and the limestone caverns of Waulpane, which contain prehistoric fossils. Its high-altitude terrain features the dramatic precipice of World’s End and the multi-religious Ambuluwawa Tower, offering panoramic views across the central highlands and the island's gem-mining heartland.

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Sacred Sites & Temples

This collection features the diverse spiritual heritage of the Sabaragamuwa region, spanning ancient cave temples and remote forest monasteries. Highlights include the historic Sankhapala Rajamaha Viharaya, dating back to the 2nd century BC, and the world-renowned Sri Pada Temple atop Adam's Peak, a multi-faith pilgrimage site. Visitors can explore the meditative atmosphere of Nissarana Vanaya or the intricate architecture of local Hindu Devasthanams, reflecting the area's rich Buddhist traditions and multi-religious cultural landscape.

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Natural Wonders of Sri Lanka

This collection showcases the diverse geological features of Sri Lanka's central and south-central highlands. It includes the 2,243-meter Adam’s Peak, a sacred pilgrimage site, and the 880-meter vertical drop at World’s End in Horton Plains National Park. The list features Bambarakanda, the island's tallest waterfall at 263 meters, alongside the unique Waulpane limestone cave system. Visitors can explore varied ecosystems ranging from mist-shrouded cloud forests to the cascading falls of Laxapana and Bopath Ella.

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Historical Sites

This collection highlights the archaeological depth of the Sabaragamuwa region, spanning from the prehistoric era to the Kandyan period. It includes the Beli-Lena and Batadombalena caves, which provided evidence of the Mesolithic 'Balangoda Man.' The list features the ruins of the 16th-century Seethawaka Maligawa palace and the unique Dedigama Kota Vehera, a 12th-century stupa built over a smaller original structure. These sites offer concrete insight into Sri Lanka’s ancient habitation, royal history, and evolution of religious architecture.

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