Bandarawela provided an alternative hill country resort to Nuwara Eliya during colonial times.The enervated residents of the lowlands could always be sure of enjoying fine invigorating air in the hills, for when Nuwara Eliya was wet Bandarawela was dry. In fact, Bandarawela's climate is drier and milder than that of Nuwara Eliya.
Bandarawela is of great interest to travellers as it is an excellent base for exploring other places in the area or for taking walks.Major wild life parks are within easy reach of Bandarawela (Yala-2 Hrs, Udawalawe-1.5 Hrs).About 5km out of Bandarawela there is the interesting Dowa Temple on the right-hand side of the road. The little temple is located close to a stream, and on the rock-face below the road there is a beautiful 4-metre high standing Buddha image cut in low relief in the rock. There are some interesting paintings as well.
The normal temperature is about 18 centigrade's and very comfortable to spend holidays.Around Bandarawela tea plantations can be seen and a visit to a Tea Factory can be arranged if requested.Facilities like Ayurvedic body treatments , Spice Gardens which are famous among foreign travelers are also there around the town. |
