Things to do in Bandarawela

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Things to Do in Bandarawela


Top Attractions in Bandarawela

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  • Ceylon Silk Route Travels
    Badulla, Sri Lanka8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An Amazing waterfall surrounded by large trees and bushes. Our guest enjoyed well. Our native guide arranged an amazing breakfast in the top of the mountain. The guest extremely satisfied.
    #ceylonsilkroute
    Written 26 December 2023
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  • flb2021
    St. Helier, UK18 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We wanted a less commercial tea plantation tour and Amba Estate delivered. A 2.5 hour tour starting at 11am and costing 1500lk pp, the tour started with an informative history of tea growing in Sri Lanka followed by a visit to the working factory and then a short walk through the plantation where tea growing was explained.
    As an organic tea plantation, they use agro-forestry to boost natural pest control. This is very cool. Also, the estate is run as a cooperative and revenue is shared by all employees.
    The tour was followed by tea tasting of 6 teas, this was unhurried and fun whilst cleverly refreshing us.
    We stayed on for a very tasty local lunch of pumpkin soup, freshly made roti and coconut sambal.
    There is also accommodation at Amba and it’s on the Pekoe Tea Trail and the staff can answer your questions on the surrounding hikes.
    Next time, we will stay at Amba Estate.
    Written 23 February 2024
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  • Teresa C
    Metro Manila, Philippines1,557 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing murals and ceilings of vibrant colour, colour, colour depicting the life and challenges of Lord Buddha. Two reclining Buddhas are within the safe recesses of the caves. Outside is a tall standing Buddha carved onto the wall. Remember to remove shoes when wandering these religious grounds.
    Written 5 February 2024
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  • Kiron S
    32 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Many times the impact of the worship is more felt in these types of historic & old churches.Probably the mass times tend to be flexible even though the main mass is not too prolonged. A lot of visitors too turn up on a Sunday.
    Written 10 March 2020
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  • samanthika p
    oman118 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Bandarawela had lost most of its beauty. But this place still remain its charm and iconic chaple intact.
    Kind sisters of good shepherd convent enhance the experience
    Written 16 July 2019
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  • amith j
    12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I lean about mediation & spiritual life lessons using load Buddha's thoughts.and it will help for me how to balncing my mind in critical situation on my life.
    And ayan's (our national guide) take us their home and treat like a family members..
    Written 11 January 2020
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  • Tulipe024
    Poitiers, France32 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had two very enjoyable tours with Hiran (Hirumal) in January 2024. First of all we appreciated Hiran being available at short notice for a 6 day trip which was so good we booked him for the second week too! We planned our trip from day to day, Hiran showed much flexibility and provide several unexpected discoveries and provided helpful advice once we got to the major monuments and activities. We also stopped off at a local market, a wholesale market, a small fishing port -just watching daily life go by. We got to meet the family too! Many thanks for driving us through the mad Sri Lankan traffic and letting us discover this beautiful country in a relaxed way. You are in our address book and will be happy to recommend you to friends and family too! Take care Hiran!
    Written 23 January 2024
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  • Mike v
    12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Unique experience, professional guiding, beautiful landscapes. Every second of it was amazing. Away from the touristic known places.
    Written 2 March 2023
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  • Dream664828
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jana arranged private taxi drivers. His customer service is excellent and he always went above and beyond to satisfy our needs!
    Written 6 January 2024
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  • Robert B
    Zurich, Switzerland1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Perfect transports and frindly people. We come again, when we are back in Sri Lanka.Roshan was very frindly and he organizes all very fast. Thanks a lot. Maria & Röbi
    Written 15 March 2024
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  • Roslyn W
    Ulverstone2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We cannot speak more highly about Bruno's organisational skills which, coupled with his delightful commentary, resulted in an excellent experience. We would strongly recommend Sri Lanka as a perfect tropical destination. We were amazed at the low cost of food and accommodation which was of a very high standard.
    Written 12 July 2023
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