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இலங்கையில் சரியான தங்குமிடத்தைக் கண்டறிய உள்நாட்டு வழிகாட்டிகள்
Spinel: The Gem Once Mistaken for Ruby
Spinel comes in glorious reds, pinks, and blues and is mined in Sri Lanka. For centuries it was confused with ruby. Discover this underrated, brilliant gem.
Sera Ella: The Hidden Waterfall of the Knuckles
Sera Ella is a beautiful, less-visited waterfall on the edge of the Knuckles range near Rangala, with a hidden cave behind the cascade. A guide to visiting and where to stay.
Garnet: Sri Lanka's Family of Fiery Gems
Garnet is a whole family of gemstones found in Sri Lanka, from deep red almandine to rare colour-change varieties. Learn the types, colours, and value.
Bopath Ella: The Bo-Leaf Shaped Waterfall of Ratnapura
Bopath Ella near Kuruwita is one of Sri Lanka's most famous waterfalls, shaped like a sacred Bo leaf. A guide to visiting this Ratnapura-district beauty and where to stay.
Kirindi Ella: A Tall Tiered Falls Near Pelmadulla
Kirindi Ella, around 116 metres tall, is one of the highest waterfalls in the Ratnapura district, cascading in tiers near Pelmadulla. A guide to visiting and where to stay.
Ceylon Moonstone: The Blue-Sheen Gem of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's blue moonstone, mined at Meetiyagoda, is among the finest in the world. Learn about its glowing 'adularescence', value, and where it comes from.
Topaz: The Versatile Gem of Many Colours
Topaz from Sri Lanka comes in blue, golden, and colourless varieties. Learn about its colours, hardness, value, and how to tell it from similar gems.
Hunnas Falls: A Scenic Cascade Above Kandy
Hunnas Falls near Elkaduwa, in the hills above Kandy, is a picturesque waterfall set in tea and spice country near the Knuckles foothills. A guide and where to stay.
Zircon: The Brilliant Natural Gem (Not Cubic Zirconia)
Natural zircon from Sri Lanka has fire and brilliance rivalling diamond. Learn why it's often confused with cubic zirconia, its colours, and its value.
Galboda Falls: The Waterfall by the Railway
Galboda Falls near Watawala is a lovely jungle cascade famous for being glimpsed from the hill-country train. A guide to visiting this hidden falls and where to stay.
Tourmaline: The Rainbow Gem of Sri Lanka
Tourmaline comes in more colours than almost any other gem, and Sri Lanka produces lovely examples. Learn its colours, the famous bi-colour stones, and value.
Duwili Ella: The 'Dusty Falls' of Kalthota
Duwili Ella near Kalthota is a remote, atmospheric waterfall whose spray gives it the name 'dusty falls'. A guide to reaching this off-the-beaten-path cascade and where to stay.