Sri Lanka has abundance of natural beauty and spiritual places to visit. There are forests, waterfalls, beaches, lakes and more, that attract nature lovers. And there are temples, churches, mosques, Buddhist monasteries and other religious sites that attract worshipers and travelers alike. For instance, the tallest waterfall in the country, Bambarakanda Falls is visited by tourists from around the world. A lot of them combine their trip to the falls by also exploring religious places to visit near Bambarakanda Falls.

You can also add these popular and highly revered pilgrim places to your itinerary. Located in Badulla District, Bambarakanda Falls is the tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka. It is 263 meters high and has a viewing platform that you can reach via hiking a short distance. Bambarakanda Falls also holds the position of being the 299th highest waterfall in the world.

Best Time To Visit Bambarakanda Falls
Bambarakanda Falls is the highest waterfall in Sri Lanka

The best time to visit Bambarakanda Falls is from March to May. The rains are low and the weather is simply amazing. Rain washes away all the dust so the surroundings of the waterfall look greener.

The monsoon season, from October to February may gift you absolutely splendid sights, but its not considered to be safe. The hiking trails are slippery and rocks on the path become loose in rain. So, even if you are visiting during this time, make sure you adhere to the safety instructions.

The summer season is not a great time to visit and the waterfall is becomes a narrow stream and there wouldn’t be much to see.

Religious Places To Visit Near Bambarakanda Falls
There are several famous temples, Buddhist shrines, Churches and mosques near this mesmerising waterfall in Sri Lanka. A visit to all these places of worship give you a chance to witness the culture and tradition of the country. It will also prove to be a visual treat, as you would get to see the beautiful traditional architecture they feature. Here are some of the most famous religious places to visit near Bambarakanda Falls in Sri Lanka:

1. Muthiyangana Temple
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Ancient Buddhist temple, Muthiyangana Temple is a most visited site in the midst of Badulla in Sri Lanka. Being a popular Buddhist shrine due to its unique identity of one out of the 16 sacred Buddhist Solosmasthanas, this temple welcomes visitors willing to learn Buddhism religion in the Sri Lankan context. According to Buddhists belief, it was here that Gautama Buddha had visited. Travelers make it mandatory to visit this temple to re-impose their faith in the Buddhism religion. This temple has become a national landmark today. Existing since the 4th century, its 65 feet high Muthiyangana Stupa is visited by the believers of the Buddhism religion.

2. Badulla
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Dedicating the Sinhalese deity Kataragama Deviyo, popular Sri Lankan ancient temple of Kataragama Devalaya remains a must visit the site in Badulla nowadays.