10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Uva Province That You Shouldn't Miss

November 17, 2021 Claudia Navarrete

Uva Province (Sinhalese: ඌව පළාත Uva Palata, Tamil: ஊவா மாகாணம் Uva Maakaanam) is Sri Lanka's second least populated province, with 1,259,880 people, created in 1896. It consists of two districts: Badulla and Moneragala. The provincial capital is Badulla. Uva is bordered by Eastern, Southern and Central provinces. Its major tourist attractions are Dunhinda falls, Diyaluma Falls, Rawana Falls, the Yala National Park (lying partly in the Southern and Eastern Provinces) and Gal Oya National Park (lying partly in the Eastern Province). The Gal Oya hills and the Central mountains are the main uplands, while the Mahaweli (Sinhalese: great-sandy) and Menik (Sinhalese: gemstone) rivers and the huge Senanayake Samudraya and Maduru Oya Reservoirs are the major waterways.
Restaurants in Uva Province

1. Prabhawa Mountain Day View Point Haputale

Haputale Mountain, Haputale Sri Lanka http://www.prabhawa.org
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5.0 based on 28 reviews

Prabhawa Mountain Day View Point Haputale

Reviewed By Sydneysomm - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

One of the best hike I have ever done in my life, from Haputale town we hike through the Black Forest jungle, it was great adventure. It took almost 3 hours to reach the view point. We have able to see some wild life animals, birds, small mammals, lizards etc. we get down from the thotalagala side which is other side of the mountains to see lake Richmond. Highly recommend to do this hike if your in Haputale. Same hike you can visit the ravana cave too.

2. Amba Estate

Ambadandegama, Bandarawela 90108 Sri Lanka +94 57 3 575489 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/ambaestate/
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5.0 based on 89 reviews

Amba Estate

Amba Estate is an organic farm in the Uva Highlands of Sri Lanka. The farm is about 30 minutes drive from Ella, perched in a small valley above the Ravana-Ella Waterfalls, with views of Ella Rock and Lipton Seat. We produce a range of artisanal teas, coffees, spices and preserves, and we work with the local community to support a variety of educational, economic and environmental projects. We offer guests the opportunity to stay in one of the old Estate bungalows, learn more about artisanal tea-making, and enjoy our little corner of paradise. We offer tours of the farm and artisanal tea and coffee production every day at 11am. The tour is free, and you can also do a tea tasting after the tour for Rs.600 per person. No need to book ahead – just turn up.

Reviewed By Jeff-and-Todd - Seattle, United States

We just spent three nights at Amba Estates Tea Farm/B&B and were thoroughly enchanted and pleased. The people are incredibly friendly from staff, to owners, to guides. We enjoyed wonderful Sri Lankan meals, great hikes including one at sunrise, and an informative tour of the tea, coffee, clove, and cinnamon fields which ended with a tea tasting. We happened to be there over Christmas and loved the kids Christmas pageant. Would love to go back!!!

3. Mahamevnawa Monastery

Mahamevnawa Rd, Kumbalwela 90100 Sri Lanka +94 70 553 3722 [email protected]
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5.0 based on 33 reviews

Mahamevnawa Monastery

The Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery Bandarawela, near the town of Ella, is home to over 30 Theravada Buddhist monks. From the top of their mountain they can look out at the busy world below. Anyone who makes the trek up the mountain will be rewarded with spectacular views and spectacular spiritual teachings of the Buddha. Curious people of all backgrounds are welcome.

Reviewed By ranga725

I have been attracted to this place since I visited the first time. Leaving from a busy life for a while and staying in a "Kuti" on top of the hill, surrounded by green trees has become one of my favorites on every trip to Sri Lanka. Relaxing on the wooden floor under palm leaves roof, facing fresh air coming through the green mountains and talking about the inner peace of our lives?? simply, I am craving for it so badly..

4. Bogoda Wooden Bridge

Bogoda Brdge Rd, Badulla 90000 Sri Lanka
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4.5 based on 48 reviews

Bogoda Wooden Bridge

Reviewed By Elsworthj - Melbourne, Australia

It was a wonderful experience to visit this attraction. The Buddhist monk on site explained the history of the bridge. It is a fascinating part of Sri Lanka’s history. The location is a bit of off track, several kilometres from Badulla. If you are into history, this is a must visit location.

5. Bambarakanda Falls

Ohiya Rd, Kalupahana 90186 Sri Lanka
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4.5 based on 120 reviews

Bambarakanda Falls

Reviewed By malwana - Colombo, Sri Lanka

This is located between Belihuloya and Haputhale. Need to take a detour from main road in a narrow road and if you wish to go closer to the fall need to walk too....

6. Diyaluma Falls

Colombo - Batticaloa Hwy, Koslanda 90190 Sri Lanka
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4.5 based on 170 reviews

Diyaluma Falls

Reviewed By sudeshi2016 - Matara, Sri Lanka

Diyaluma situate beside Beragala Wellawaya rode 6Km away from Koslanda. If you need to use, public transport also possible to reach this place. Once you reach there, you can climb up few steps up if water level is law. There is a pool up there. But be careful to bath there, better not to. It's sleapery also.

7. Little Adam's Peak

Passara Road, Ella 90090 Sri Lanka
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4.5 based on 5,477 reviews

Little Adam's Peak

Reviewed By menon666

A nice walk to Adam peak we’re u can appreciate nature at its best with breathtaking views , on the way u can enjoy the zip liner, a place to we’re u can sit and relax for hours

8. Ella Spice Garden

A23, Ella 90090 Sri Lanka +94 75 236 3636
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4.5 based on 556 reviews

Ella Spice Garden

Reviewed By oshiga - Terrace, Canada

We participated in the cooking class and garden tour at Ella Spice Garden and would highly recommend this activity to others looking to spend an afternoon preparing a traditional Sri Lankan meal. Our hosts communicated well with us, kept us engaged in the cooking class and lead us in the preparation of two curries, dahl and coconut sambol. We were all encouraged to participate and although this is more of an observational class rather than an immersive participatory cooking class, we feel that the instructions given during the class along with the notebook provided to jot down recipes and notes, will allow us to reproduce these recipes at home. The Spice Garden shop is also open at the end of the meal which gave us a great opportunity to purchase ingredients that are difficult to procure once home.

9. Nature Trail Ella

Wellawaya Road, Ella 90090 Sri Lanka +94 72 390 0100 [email protected]
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

Nature Trail Ella

Reviewed By ironwoman69 - Grande Prairie, Canada

Went for a nice walk and got some great views of the valley and the water falls. You can buy cold water along the way at reasonable prices if you don't want to pack water with you.

10. Dunhinda Falls

Mahiyangana Road, Badulla 90000 Sri Lanka
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Dunhinda Falls

A well known waterfall in Sri Lanka

Reviewed By Travelwithjaya1 - Badulla, Sri Lanka

Beauty of Uva.. most beautiful waterfall in sri lanka..located about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from Badulla town. The waterfall, which is 64 metres (210 ft) high gets its name from the smoky dew drops spray, (Dun in sinhala means mist or smoke) which surrounds the area at the foot of the waterfall. It's also known as Bridal fall as the shape of the waterfall reflect a bridal veil. The water fall is created by the river called Badulu Oya which goes through the Badulla town.

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