🌿✨ Discover Uva Province – Sri Lanka’s Untouched Highland Treasure

By Thiranjaya Athukorala


🌿✨ Discover Uva Province – Sri Lanka’s Untouched Highland Treasure

Looking for a destination that feels like a secret?
Welcome to Uva Province, Sri Lanka’s most underrated region where misty mountains, ancient ruins, waterfalls, and wild adventures await.

📍 Located in Sri Lanka’s southeastern hills, Uva is the perfect escape for nature lovers, solo travelers, and hidden-gem hunters.

🏞️ What’s So Special About Uva?

💚 Ella – Sri Lanka’s backpacker capital. Hike to Ella Rock, cross the Nine Arch Bridge, and sip tea above the clouds.
🌅 Lipton’s Seat – Stand where Sir Thomas Lipton once gazed at his empire. Views for days.
🚂 Badulla Railway – Take one of the world’s most scenic train rides—Kandy to Badulla is pure magic.
💧 Dunhinda Falls – A thunderous 64m waterfall hidden in lush forest. One of Sri Lanka’s most iconic.
🏛️ Maligawila Buddha Statue – A 7th-century marvel, standing 37 feet tall, carved from a single limestone rock.

🧭 Bonus: Less touristy than the South. You get space, peace, and authenticity.

🌾 Real Sri Lankan Life

Uva is not just about views—it’s about culture and soul:

  • Warm, welcoming villagers

  • Ancient temples hidden in the jungle

  • Lush tea plantations where you can pluck your own leaves

  • Eco lodges and homestays where nature whispers and stars shine bright

🧳 Why Visit Uva Now?

✔️ Budget-friendly
✔️ Less crowded than Nuwara Eliya or Ella’s central streets
✔️ Great for solo travelers & photographers
✔️ Perfect combo of history, hiking & heartwarming local life

❤️ Travel Tip:

“If you want to truly feel Sri Lanka—not just see it—start with Uva.”
Pack your backpack, charge your camera, and get ready for Sri Lanka's soulful side.

📍 Must-Visit Spots in Uva Province:

  • Ella Rock

  • Nine Arch Bridge

  • Diyaluma Falls (second highest in Sri Lanka!)

  • Namunukula Mountain Range

  • Buduruwagala Rock Temple

  • Kataragama (bordering Uva & South)

  • Gal Oya National Park (off-the-beaten-path safari!)

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