site in central Sri Lanka, consisting of the ruins of an ancient stronghold known as the Lion Mountain that was built about the 6th century AD on a remarkable rock pillar. The rock, which is so steep that its top overhangs the sides, rises 1,144 feet (349 m) above sea level and 600 feet (180 m) above the surrounding plain. On the several acres of ground at the summit, Kashyapa built a palace…
"Dunhinda" is one of the mostly spoken-about waterfalls in Sri Lanka. Although she couldn't come even close to the highest waterfalls of the planet in height she rivals many of them when it comes to the natural beauty that it bestows on the environment . Situated about 2 km distance from the main road which runs to Taldena from the remote city Badulla in the Uva Province this is easily accesible and frequently visited by local and foreign visitors. On the way can be seen the "Kuda Dunhinda" ( "Kuda" means small in Sinhala ) which is the prologue to its mighty brother . In native tongue "Dun" means mist or vapour which is the ideal explanation for a waterfall creating wreathes of mist on its way down.
. The Baker's Falls in the Horton Plains gets its water from the Belihul Oya. It is close to World's End. The icy waters glisten in the sunshine amid a backdrop of mountain terrain and deep valleys and the patna through which you traverse give it contrast. If you are lucky you may see the rare black monkey and rhododendron
s in bloom.
Scenic beauty of the world makes the world fresh and cool. So It's every- one's duty to love and protect the nature.
