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Badulla, one of the oldest towns in the country, is the capital of the Uva Province and lies in a valley surrounded by mountain ranges. You can reach Badulla, which is located at an altitude of 700 metres, either by rail, through the main railway line, or by road. The road and rail track climb from sea level to an altitude of over 1,500 meters through beautiful terrain and descend to 700 m at Badulla.
The most beautiful waterfalls are around Badulla and Bandarawela - Dunhinda, Peesa, Rawana, Bombaru, Bambarakanda, Paraiyan and Diyaluma Falls.
5 kms from Badulla town along Mahiyangana road, Dunhinda Falls (60 m high) is an attractive place for picnics.
This bridge is constructed out of wood, and is roofed. It is over the Gallanda Oya Water Falls. To reach here you have to take the turn from Hali Ela and proceed along Mahiyangana Road. This bridge belongs to the 16th century, you have to walk down the bridge and the adjoining temple (Bogoda Raja Maha Viharaya). There is also a cave which is believed to have been King Walagamba's hideout.
Dunhinda Falls is located about 5 km from Badulla town. The Dunhinda Falls is one of Sri Lanka's most beautiful waterfalls. The waterfall, which is 64 m high, gets its name from the smoky dew drops spray, which surrounds the area at the foot of the waterfall. The waterfall is created by the river called Badulu Oya which goes through the Badulla town. To reach the waterfall you have to walk more than 1 km along a footpath.
This chetiya erected by King Devanampiyatissa enshrines the relics of Lord Buddha. The site has been consecrated by Buddha, who spent a few moments absorbed in ecstatic meditation. This is the seventh place of Solosmasthana where Buddha visited Sri Lanka.
St. Mark's Church situated in the middle of Badulla was founded in 1857. This small church is worth a visit, as it was built in memory of Major Thomas William Rogers, Assistant Government Agent of the Uva province. He died on June 7th 1845 under tragic circumstances, struck by lightning at Sherwood estate in Haputale.
