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Where the famous hill country railway ends, and Dunhinda's thunder begins
Badulla is a major city in the Uva Province, situated in a valley entirely surrounded by hills and tea plantations. It marks the end of the scenic railway journey from Colombo. The city is deeply historic, featuring the Muthiyangana Raja Maha Vihara, an ancient Buddhist temple. Just outside the city is the magnificent Dunhinda Falls, one of Sri Lanka's most beautiful waterfalls.
January to April (dry season). The town is most visited as the final stop of the scenic train from Colombo/Kandy via Ella. Dunhinda Falls is spectacular year-round but most dramatic after rain.
Half-day to 1 day
Sri Lanka's most dramatic waterfall — a 64-metre cascade that creates an atmospheric mist cloud ('dunhinda' means 'mist' in Sinhala). A 30-minute jungle walk leads to the base.
An ancient Buddhist temple dating back over 2,300 years, one of the 16 sacred places in Sri Lanka associated with the Buddha's visit to the island.
A scenic reservoir formed by the Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project, surrounded by hills and tea country.
Our local travel experts can design a fully custom tailor-made itinerary featuring Badulla to match your pace, interests, and style.
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A bustling crossroads city dominated by massive rock outcrops.
A vibrant agricultural town famous for its spice gardens.
A major tea-growing town with a superb spring-like climate.
A spectacular ridge town overlooking the southern plains.
A rugged, misty mountain range perfect for serious trekkers.
A Ramsar wetland vital for migratory waterbirds.
A remote, rugged park offering excellent elephant sightings.
Badulla station is the eastern terminus of one of the world's most beautiful train journeys — the morning train from Kandy through Nuwara Eliya and Ella.