Things to do/What is nearby?
Places of interest and things to do within striking distance from GlenMyu (Distance/driving times).
Waterfalls
Bambarakanda Falls (20km/50 minutes) – Bambarakanda Falls is the tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka at 263m (863 ft). The waterfall is formed by Kuda Oya which is a branch of the Walawe River and it is surrounded by a forest of pine trees. There is a well signposted hike to the waterfalls and a rustic seating place where you can enjoy the falls.
Diyaluma Falls & Upper Diyaluma (19km/45 minutes) – at 220m (720ft) high this is the second highest waterfall in Sri Lanka. The falls are formed by Pungala Oya, a tributary of Kuda Oya, which in turn is a tributary of Kirindi Oya. The bottom of the falls can be viewed from the main Koslanda Road or alternatively there are various ways to get to the top whether hiking or being driven part of the way by Tuk Tuk.
Read more at our BlogPost
Rawana Falls (38km/1 hour) – Rawana falls
Places of Interest
Haputale Town (10km/15 minutes)
Lipton Seat (25km/70 minutes) – a scenic viewpoint where the Scottish Tea Baron Sir Thomas Lipton used to survey his tea estates. There is a panoramic view overlooking Handapanagala Lake, Udawalawe Lake, Wedahiti Kanda Mountains and Hambantota Port. There is a hike to the top and depending upon the weather you will get a great view or alternatively you could be enveloped in mist. We have experienced both on our trips to the viewpoint.
Read more about Lipton’s Seat at our BlogPost.
Addisham Bungalow (14km/30 minutes)
Ella Town (34km/60 minutes)
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Nine Arch Bridge, Demodora
Hagala Botanical Gardens (47km/1hour 20 minutes)
National Parks
Horton Plains/Worlds End/Bakers Falls (44km/1 hr 30 minutes)
A UNESCO Heritage Site within 1 hour 15 minutes drive from GlenMyu Estate.
Highlights on the 11 kilometre circular walk is Lesser World’s End (270m precipice), Greater World’s End (870m Precipice) and Baker’s Falls.
The landscape is amazing and there is a variety of flora and fauna to see.
To read more about Horton Plains National Park please visit our BlogPost.
Some images of Horton Plains National Park.
The Coast
Arugam Bay (139km/3 hours 30 minutes)
