Badulla, one of the oldest towns in the country, is the capital of 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 metres through a beautiful terrain and descends to 700 metres 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, Dundinda Falls (60 m high) is an attractive place for picnics.

Ella
Ella is situated 19 kms from Badulla. Ella overlooks a southern mountain range where the drop is about 3000 ft. The Southern plains and the sea are visible in the far distance on clear days.

Ravana Ella Cave
Situated in the massive Ella rock, this cave is associated with Ravana, the demon King of Lanka who imprisoned Rama's wife Sita as related in the Hindu epic Ramayana. Excavations here have revealed some human skeletons belonging to Balangoda man (Homo Sapiens Balangodensis) and tools dating from 8000 - 2500 B.C.

Bogoda Bridge
This bridge is constructed out of wood, and 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 be King Walagamba's hideout.