Ambuluwawa Tower

This is 3567m above from the sea level and there are 200 plants which belongs to 80 species. Climb to the top is a bit tough but it gives the best view. Some of the best views you can admire from this tower is, from South –Sri Pada or Adams Peak, North –Mountain range of Knuckles, West –Bathalegala or Bible Rock and East –Piduruthalagala Mountain.

Visiting on a day that has a clear sky and not misty, it is possible see the breathtaking view of Hanthana Mountain Range, Hunnasgiriya and the mountains in the Nuwara Eliya district. 

Moving along, Ambuluwawa Tower is the first Multi Religious Centre in Sri Lanka. It is possibile to see a Temple, Kovil, Mosque and a Church. It is known that Ambuluwawa Temple is an evocative of a Buddhist ‘stupa’ with a height of 48m. This Multi Religious Centre shows the perfect Harmony and Unity among Sri Lankans from the beginning. Interesting fact about this site is it became a biodiversity complex in 2006.

Reaching the top of Ambuluwawa one can experience the most amazing views which could sometimes be covered by the ongoing mist. However, once the mist clears off the view can be scary and freak out climbers, especially those who have a fear of heights. Avoid leaning on the railing to capture photographs especially at the top as this is extremely risky and one could easily slip off from here. Ambuluwawa is a relatively easy hike to do which gives 360 degree views of the surrounding mountains, forests, rivers and towns.

It is an area richly diverse, with evergreen forests, blossomed flower plants as well creepers and about 200 different kinds of plants from 80 plant families including a variety of medicinal plants. Ambuluwawa is surrounded by many mountains including Piduruthalagala from the East, Bible Rock (Bathalegala) from the West, Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak) from the South and Knuckles Mountain Range from the North. Apart from these mountains many other mountains are also clearly visible from here and adds to the beauty of the area. These are the Hanthana Mountain Range, Hunnasigiri Mountain and mountain ranges associated with Algalla and Kadugannawa. There is a cool mountain breeze in the area due to this reason.

Ambuluwawa is situated approximately 1,965 feet from the level of Gampola town. The Ambuluwawa Mountain stands approximately 3560m above sea level. The tower stands at a height of approximately 48m and the elderly and kids are not recommended to climb to the top of it. The mountain road runs along the serpentine surrounded by mountain landscapes, cliffs and unique plants, which cannot be found anywhere else.