Explore Uva Province, Sri Lanka

Top places and hidden gems in Uva Province, ready to drop into your itinerary.

Places to visit

A hill-country town in Badulla District surrounded by tea estates, mountains and popular walking trails.

A historic railway viaduct near Ella, famous for its nine masonry arches and surrounding hill-country scenery.

A major waterfall in Sri Lanka’s central highlands, dropping through a forested mountain landscape.

A rock-carving site with a large group of figures carved into a cliff face.

A waterfall near Badulla reached by a forested walking route from the access area.

A tea-country viewpoint above Haputale with sweeping views, reached through the Dambatenne Tea Estate.

A popular short hike near Ella with views over the surrounding hills.

An ancient temple in Badulla town, among Sri Lanka's most historic sites.

A roadside waterfall near Ella formed by the Kirindi Oya, with a visible cascade beside the mountain road.