Ambuluwawa tower, which is situated in Gampola, 3Kms from the city is known to be one of the most beautiful tower in Sri Lanka.
Ambuluwawa is a biodiversity, complex, and Sri Lanka’s first multi-religious sanctuary situated in the country's central highlands. The Ambuluwawa Trigonometrical Station, in Gampola, consists of a large winding tower resembling a stylized Buddhist stupa, a Hindu kovil, a Muslim mosque, and a Christian Church. It is situated in a very short stretch from Gampola’s town center.
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. Do note that hiking Ambuluwawa is not at all dangerous or risky, but it would not be the ideal kind of adventure for those with a fear of heights. Avoid leaning on the railing to capture photographs, especially at the top as it is a bit risky. Ambuluwawa is a relatively easy hike to do which gives you 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 the Knuckles Mountain Range from the North. Apart from these mountains many other mountains are also clearly visible from here and add 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.
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