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Ratnapura is a major city In the island located in the Sabaragamuwa Province. The city is the heart of the gem and jewellery industry in the country and takes its place among the top Sri Lanka points of interest to take in. Indeed, the name ‘Ratnapura’ also means ‘the city of gems’. As you travel in this beautiful city you will get the chance to visit a number of gem museums and learn more about the gem and jewellery industry. This flourishing industry has played a major role in the economy of Sri Lanka since time immemorial. It is the seventh largest export contributor in the country. Apart from gems there are many more landmarks nearby which are very popular among travelers including the Bopath Ella, Delgamuwa Rajamaha Viharaya and the Batadombalena cave. This tour is inclusive of all entrance fees and lunch.
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Duration: 11 to 13 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Ratnapura is a major city In the island located in the Sabaragamuwa Province. The city is the heart of the gem and jewellery industry in the country and takes its place among the top Sri Lanka points of interest to take in. Indeed, the name ‘Ratnapura’ also means ‘the city of gems’. As you travel in this beautiful city you will get the chance to visit a number of gem museums and learn more about the gem and jewellery industry. This flourishing industry has played a major role in the economy of Sri Lanka since time immemorial. It is the seventh largest export contributor in the country. Apart from gems there are many more landmarks nearby which are very popular among travelers including the Bopath Ella, Delgamuwa Rajamaha Viharaya and the Batadombalena cave. This tour is inclusive of all entrance fees and lunch.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Bopath Ella (Bopath Falls), Agalawatta, Kuruwita 70500 Sri Lanka
The Bopath Ella Falls cascades in the shape of a bo tree (hence its name) and is the most comprehensively studied fall in Sri Lanka. Another lesser known feature, nevertheless a highlighting one, is its close links to a great many stories and mythical folklore of the area. Therefore, making it quite a mysterious waterfall, perfect for any traveler. Due to its prime location, the water from the falls have been diverted so as to supply water for paddy cultivation to nearby areas, making it quite a crucial waterfall for the country too.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Delgamuwa Rajamaha Viharaya දෙල්ගමුව රජමහා විහාරය, Q9G4+6JJ, Kuruwita, Sri Lanka
Delgamuwa Raja Maha Vihara is an ancient Buddhist temple situated in Kuruvita of Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka. Delgamuwa Rajamaha Viharaya is a important place of worship for all Buddhists of Sri Lanka as the sacred tooth relic of Buddha was protected inside this temple from the Portuguese for over 40 years. The ancient Kurahan grinding stone in which the holy tooth relic was hidden safely can be seen in this Delgamuwa temple even today.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Diva Guhawa දිවා ගුහාව (Batathotalena බටතොට ලෙන), Kuruwita Erathna Rd, Sri Lanka
The Batatotalena Cave, also known as the Diva Guhava in Buddhist literature, is a cave system in Sudagala, 8 km away from the town of Kuruwita, in the Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. The cave measures approximately 15 m high, 18 m wide, and 25 m in length, totalling the internal cave area to 6,800 m³. Accessing the cave involves a 400 m hike from Sudagala, and an additional 50 m climb to reach the cave entrance. Approximately 30 m from the cave is another partially submerged cave, which is accessible after a 20 m swim. In Buddhism, it is believed to be the cave in which the Lord Buddha spent the day after placing his footprint on Adam’s Peak, from where he supposedly proceeded to Dighavapi.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dhanaja Gem Museum, No 590 Colombo Road New Town, Ratnapura 70000 Sri Lanka
Dhanaja Gem Museum is the kingdom to some of the planet’s finest gems, precious stones and mineral specimens including fine Blue sapphires, Rubies, Star Sapphires, Alexandrites and Cat’s Eyes such as Moonstones, Imperial Topaz, Aquamarine, Amethysts, Garnets and a fullness of other stones. Here you’ll find a lot of rare stones like Andalusite, Axinite, Scheelite, Fibrolite, Ekanite etc. By visiting this amazing gem museum you’ll be able to know all about gems and if you want to purchase any that too will be possible for reasonable prices!
Duration: 1 hour
