Bandarawela

Dowa Rock Temple is an ancient cave temple famous for its large unfinished Buddha statue carved into a granite rock face. The temple also features Kandyan-period murals and traditional Buddhist artwork. Surrounded by lush greenery, it combines history, spirituality, and natural beauty.

Porawagala Viewpoint offers spectacular views across Bandarawela, surrounding tea estates, misty valleys, and mountain ranges. Located approximately 3–4 km from the town centre, it is an excellent place for scenic photography and enjoying the highland landscape.

St. Andrew’s Church is a historic Anglican church reflecting Bandarawela’s colonial past. Its traditional architecture and peaceful surroundings make it a worthwhile stop for visitors interested in the town’s British-era heritage.

Pilkington Point is a scenic viewpoint surrounded by tea plantations and mountain landscapes. The viewpoint provides panoramic views across the Uva highlands and is an excellent destination for visitors seeking peaceful scenery, fresh mountain air, and photography.

The Obadaella Ancient Temple is a historic Buddhist site surrounded by the peaceful landscapes of the Bandarawela area. It provides an opportunity to experience the region's religious heritage away from the busier tourist attractions.

Bandarawela Railway Station is part of Sri Lanka’s historic hill-country railway line. The railway journey through the surrounding mountains and tea plantations is one of the most scenic ways to experience the region and forms an important part of Bandarawela’s colonial and transport heritage.

The hills surrounding Bandarawela are covered with tea plantations and estates producing Ceylon Tea. Visitors can enjoy scenic walks through the tea country, learn about tea cultivation, and experience the traditional lifestyle of the plantation communities.

The Peace Pagoda is a Buddhist landmark set amid the hills and greenery surrounding Bandarawela. Its peaceful setting and elevated location make it suitable for visitors seeking a quiet spiritual experience combined with scenic views.

Yudaganawa Rajamaha Vihara is an ancient Buddhist site in the Uva region, centred around the impressive Yudaganawa Stupa, one of the largest ancient stupas in the area. Surrounded by a peaceful rural landscape, the site offers visitors an opportunity to explore Sri Lanka’s ancient Buddhist heritage, archaeology and spiritual traditions.