Things to do in Badulla
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Dunhinda Falls
Five kilometres north of Badulla are the 63m-high Dunhinda Falls. The best time to see them is June and July, but they’re worth a visit at any time. It’s a good spot for a picnic, but keep an eye out for light-fingered monkeys. Buses leave every 30 minutes from Badulla (Rs 30). From the bus stop the falls are about 1km along a clearly defined path. It’s a bit of a scramble, so wear suitable shoes. You can see a lower waterfall on the walk, and there’s a good observation spot at the end of the path. There are many snack places along the trail. Avoid public holidays and weekends, when the place can get packed. A three-wheeler from Badulla costs Rs 500 for the return trip.…
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St Mark’s Church
If you are a history buff, take a look through St Mark’s Church and peruse the old headstones. Inside is a plaque commemorating the elephant hunter Major Rogers, who was killed by lightning. Legend has it that following a particularly severe thunderstorm in Haputale in 1845, Rogers stepped onto his veranda and proclaimed, ‘It’s all over now’ to his wife. Ahh, not so fast, matey: one last bolt struck him dead.
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Kataragama Devale
At Kataragama Devale the main objects of veneration are statues of the gods Kataragama, Saman and Vishnu. Uniquely, the devale was constructed in Kandyan style rather than South Indian Tamil style, with a long wooden shrine hall painted with murals depicting a perahera.
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Muthiyagana Vihara
Muthiyagana Vihara is a large Buddhist complex and includes a whitewashed dagoba in spacious grounds in the southeast of town. During festivals the resident elephant may be paraded around.
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Rotitha Hotel
The Rotitha Hotel is a handy spot for breakfast. A few coconut rotti, string hoppers, sambol and coffee should be around Rs 125.
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Market
The colourful market opposite the post office has a surprisingly wide range of fruit and vegies.
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