Rathnapura

Ratnapura is a major city in Sri Lanka. It is the capital city of Sabaragamuwa Province, as well as the Ratnapura District, and is a traditional centre for the Sri Lankan gem trade. It is located on the Kalu Ganga in south-central Sri Lanka, some 101 km southeast of the country's capital, Colombo.

Elevation: 130 m
Area: 20 km²
Weather: 29°C, Wind NW at 6 km/h, 81% Humidity
Province: Sabaragamuwa Province
Population: 52,170 (2011)

Colombo to Rathnapura distance 113.8km

Highlights of Rathnapura

Gem Museum In Ratnapura

The Ratnapura Gem Museum holds a breathtaking display of samples of precious and semi-p..

Sankapala Temple

Sankapala Raja Maha Viharaya is situated near Pallebedda to the north of Embilipitiya..

Punchi Dambadiva

Punchi Dambadiva is located in the Ratnapura District of Sabaragamuwa..

Surathalee Ella

Surathalee Ella - It is not actually a waterfall but a water-slip. The water, slides do..

Wangedigala

This is a famous stop among the hikers in Sri Lanka because of the naturally made...

Samanalawewa Dam

The Samanala Dam is a dam primarily used for hydroelectric power generation in..

Samanalawewa Reservoir

The Samanalawewa reservoir, formed by a 100m high embankment dam, is one of the largest..

Adara Kanda

Adara Kanda (Lover’s Peak) is a mountain situated near Belihuloya in the..

Pahanthudawa Waterfall

Located from about 1.5km off the small town of Belihuloya in Sabaragamuwa Province, the..

Delgamuwa Rajamaha Viharaya

Delgamuwa Raja Maha Vihara is an ancient Buddhist temple situated in Kuruvita of..

Ratnapura National Museum

The National Museum of Ratnapura is one of the national museums of Sri Lanka. It is...

Sri Sumana Saman Devalaya

Maha Saman Devalaya or the Great Saman Temple is a shrine dedicated to deity Saman, sit..

Batatotalena Cave

The Batatotalena Cave, also known as the Diva Guhava in Buddhist literature, is a cave..

Bopath Ella Waterfall

Bopath Ella is a waterfall situated in the Ratnapura District of Sri Lanka.

Udawalawe National Park Safari

Udawalawe National Park lies on the boundary of Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces, in Sri..

Sinharaja Forest Reserve

Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a forest reserve and a biodiversity hotspot in Sri Lanka...