NATURE
Seethawaka Botanical Garden
Seethawaka Botanical Garden is located in Avissawella, Sri Lanka and mainly serves as a research area and a conservation area for threatened and vulnerable endemic plant species in the Sinharaja Rain Forest region.
LEISURE
Leisure World Water Park
Leisure World Water Park is the first of its kind in Sri Lanka boasts of a rich Bio diversified surrounding in a serene atmosphere giving the visitors a once in a life time experience of novel water and amusement activities.
HISTORY
Telecommunication Museum
National Telecommunication Museum displays SLT’s valuable collection of communications items and takes its visitors on a transformative journey of Sri Lanka’s telecommunications industry.
NATURE
Kumari Ella Falls
Kumari Ella is located in Puwakpitiya, Avissawella; just 45 minutes drive from AHAS GAWWA. This little cascade has a deep plunge pool at its base that is extremely dangerous to swim. Kumari Ella gains its name from “Kumari”, the daughter of King Rajasinghe 1 of Sitawaka, who died by drowning there.
NATURE
Raigam Tea Factory
Raigam Tea Factory, situated in Sri Lanka, is a distinguished lowland tea processing facility with a history dating back to the 1890s. Located just before the Ingiriya township when traveling from Colombo, it is within 13 km from AHAS GAWWA. The factory stands out among the 835 tea manufacturers in the country and is currently managed by Pussellawa Plantations of Lankem. Known for its commitment to producing high-quality low-grown black Ceylon tea using century-old traditional methods, the factory offers a unique experience.
NATURE
Labugama – Kalatuwawa Forest Reserve
Kalatuwawa Reservoir is a mesmerizing water body crafted to quench the thirst of Colombo city and its suburbs. Located just 12 km away from AHAS GAWWA, it presents a captivating blend of history and nature, inviting you on a fascinating journey. In 1955, the Colombo Municipal Council diverted a sub-tributary of the Kelani River to create this reservoir, now accessible via Hanwella-Labugama Road.
ATTRACTION
Madakada Buddhist Monastery
Madakada Buddhist Monastery or Madakada Aranya Senasanaya in Kalutara, is a famous Vipassana Meditation Center in Sri Lanka, commonly known as Nachchimale. Located only 13 km from AHAS GAWWA, Madakada Aranya Senasanaya is a cherished destination known for its serene environment. The gentle flow of a nearby water stream adds a special touch, making it an ideal place for visitors seeking reflection and inner peace.
ATTRACTION
Bodhinagala Forest Reserve (Dombagaskanda)
Bodhinagala Forest Hermitage, also called Dombagaskanda Forest Reserve, is a peaceful spot in the Western Province, just 21 km from AHAS GAWWA. In the middle of the forest among the greenery, there’s a temple with small monk rooms, about 3 km from the main road.
ATTRACTION
Jethawanaramaya Forest Monastery
Located just 8.2km from AHAS GAWWA, Jethawanaramaya Forest Monastery has been a sanctuary since 2017, welcoming over 2,000 weekly visitors seeking solace. With a community including hundreds of monks and Anagarikas, they encourage camaraderie and deliver social healing programs globally.