Rambakan Oya Reservoir
The reservoir is built far away from human habitation, about 17 kms from the Maha Oya town. Under the Rambakan Oya project seven other minor reservoir were also renovated. They are Polwatte wewa, Pollebedde wewa, Niloba wewa, Kiralagas wewa, Dumana wewa, Bendirekka wewa and the Akulobe wewa. Out of these you will pass the Kiralagas wewa, Niloba wewa and Pollebedde wewa on the way to Rambakan Oya reservoir. Pollebedde (Pollebedda) is one of the traditional homelands of indigenous Veddhas of Sri Lanka. You will also pass their village along this road, just before the Pollebedda Wewa.
Just before the reservoir a diversion will take you to the ruins of the ancient twin barrel stone canal built thousands of years ago with the intention of building a reservoir. More archaeological ruins can be found at the bottom of the ramp which leads to the top of the embankment. This area was probably cleared when dam was opened in 2009 but once again covered by jungle and thorny bushes making access extremely difficult.
Special places in Badulla
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Muthiyangana Raja Maha ViharaMuthiyanganaya Raja Maha Viharaya lies in the centre of the city of Badulla. The History of this temple goes back to the time of Buddha but this area around Badulla goes way back in to the time of 19th -18th century BCE.
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Dowa Raja Maha ViharayaDowa Raja Maha Viharaya (Dowa Cape Temple) lies few kilometres away from the Bandarawela town on the Bandarawela – Badulla Road. This temple is thought to be done by King Walagamba in the in first century BC.
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Bogoda Wooden BridgeThe Bogoda Wooden Bridge was built in the 16th century during the Dambadeniya era. This is said to be the oldest surviving wooden bridge in Sri Lanka. The bridge is situated at 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) west of Badulla.
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Dunhinda FallsDunhinda Falls is situated about 5 km away from Badulla town. It is 63 meters high and is considered to be one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Sri Lanka. The falls gets its name dew to the smoky dew drops spray.
