Things to do in Ratnapura
Hill countryDiscover the best things to do in Ratnapura, Sri Lanka — 7 attractions worth your time across Ratnapura District.
Adam's Peak (Sri Pada)
A sacred 2,243 m conical mountain crowned by a rock 'footprint', climbed by night by pilgrims of four faiths for a famous dawn.
Bopath Ella Falls
A shapely 30 m waterfall near Kuruwita whose cascade narrows into the form of a sacred bo (fig) leaf.
Katugas Ella Falls
A low, wide waterfall and popular bathing spot in the Sri Pada forest just outside Ratnapura town.
Maha Saman Devalaya
A grand Kandyan-style shrine to the god Saman on the edge of Ratnapura, built on the site of a former Portuguese fort and church.
National Museum of Ratnapura (Ehelepola Walauwa)
A regional national museum in a historic Kandyan-era manor, exploring Sabaragamuwa's natural history, prehistory and folk culture.
Ratnapura Gem Museum
A museum in the City of Gems displaying precious and semi-precious stones alongside the tools and story of Sri Lanka's gem trade.
Sinharaja Forest Reserve
UNESCOSri Lanka's last major tract of primary lowland rainforest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with endemic birds, plants and wildlife.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the top things to do in Ratnapura?
- Popular attractions across Ratnapura District are listed below.
- How many attractions are there in Ratnapura?
- We currently list 7 attractions in Ratnapura District.