IJ Journeys

Adam's bridge was built by man?  Or a wonderful creation of the environment?   Ram Sethu Bridge, also known as Adam's Bridge, was proven to be a man-made structure by the special show "What on Earth" on America's "scientific channel." Several years ago, a NASA spacecraft took a stunning collection of pictures. The images unmistakably depict a chain of rocks in the Indian Ocean's shallow water between Sri Lanka and India. Based on their examination of images, a team of American geologists and scientists who were researching the Ram Setu Bridge came to the conclusion that it is not a natural site but rather a man-made one. Between Mannar Island in Sri Lanka and Pamban Island in Rameswaram, India, is where the Ram Setu Bridge is situated in the water. It should stretch for roughly 30 kilometers. The Sita Devi, the queen of Prince Rama, was taken captive by King Ravana of Sri Lanka, who later arrived in Sri Lanka, according to the Hindu epic Ramayana. Ac...

  KANAVIDDAGALA Yahangala, in the Knuckles Reserve Forest Zone, on the eastern slopes of Madhyam Kadukhara, is a well-liked vacation spot for both domestic and international adventure mountaineers. Visitors to Yahangala frequently climb Keselpaddolu after ascending Yahangala. It is to take in the breathtaking view of Yahangala that may be had from there. It is situated between Yahangala and Keselpaddolu, beneath the greatest mountain pass. Many individuals have ignored it due to its dangerous spiky appearance and shape. After ascending it, one will never forget the view. ALAGALLA The Colombo-Kandy line to Ihalakotte railway station or the Kandy-Poththapitiya bus from Pilimathalawa to Poththapitya junction are the two ways to go to the Alagalla Mountains. Trekking can begin at the Ihalakotte train station through the Ihalakotte settlement if taking the Ihalakotte route. You can also deviate from the main path to see the 6-meter-high (20-foot) Dekinda ella waterfall, which is part of...

  ( According to legends, this place is known as the road where King Ravana's chariot traveled. ) The Chariot Path area is considered to be the area with the coldest weather in Sri Lanka.  Its weather is milder than the weather in Nuwara Eliya.  Due to that extreme winter weather, a visitor to the Chariot Path area has the chance to see "flower frost" every morning. To reach the Chariot Path, one has to come to Pussellawa town on the Kandy Nuwara Eliya road.  After that, you can reach that beautiful place by taking the PERETTASI bus from Pussellawa. After traveling about 12 kilometers in the bus, you can reach the manager's bungalow of Perettasi Estate.  You have to get down from that place and walk on the concrete road in front of it.  After traveling a short distance there, the road enters a tea estate and one has to walk about a kilometer there. After a short distance, the road splits into three.  From there, you have to go to the Chariot Path throu...

  A waterfall called Ellewala Ella gained a lot of popularity when information about it was shared on social media. The Ella - Wellawaya Road leads to Ellewala Ella, a little yet stunning waterfall in the Monaragala District . About 5 miles from Wellawaya Town , this waterfall is tucked away in the woods. A waterfall named Ellewala Ella has grown fairly popular. It is incredibly beautiful, however the waterfall only rises to a height of around 6 meters. This lovely waterfall gets its water from the Alikote Area, and you'll pass the Alikote Ara reservoir on the way to see it. About At the base of the waterfall, you may take a bath. Young people who visit this location make sure to stay the night there in order to take full advantage of the view and appreciate it. Turn left into Wewelkandura-Kosgahawela Road when traveling along Ella-Wellawaya Road . This road lies in front of the Rathmal Vehera Ancient Temple , which also has friendship pillars for Iran and Sri Lanka . Follo...

  The biggest tourist destination in Sri Lanka is Horton Plains. Every year, a sizable number of residents and visitors from abroad come to this park. Most people like visiting Horton Plains Park's World's End. The rainforest walk leads to Worlds End. To get to the World's End, you must go around 7 kilometers through the bush. Along this journey, there are a lot of interesting sights to see. They include Bakers Falls, Chimney Ponds, and Little World's End. The Horton Plains Park is home to Thotupola Kanda and Kirigalpotta, the second and third tallest mountains in Sri Lanka. Ponds and streams may be found all across the Horton Plains since they serve as a catchment region. History Horton Plains were given its name in honor of Sir Robert Wilmot Horton, a particularly bloodthirsty and egotistical British man who killed every elephant in the region from 1831 to 1837. Elephants are unlikely to ever return, but you may still stroll around and take in all the other animals ...

  One of Sri Lanka's most priceless historical sites is Sigiriya. The ancient palace and fortress complex, known locally as the " Eighth Wonder of the World ," is of great archaeological significance and draws several tourists each year. It is conceivably Sri Lanka's most popular tourist location. The palace is situated on a vast rocky plateau 370 meters above sea level in the center of the island, halfway between the villages of Dambulla and Habarane. The Sigiriya rock plateau is 200 meters higher than the nearby forests and was created from the lava of an extinct volcano. Visitors are astounded by its perspective due to the exceptional synergy between nature and human imagination. The castle complex has the ruins of a palace, which are encircled by a large network of walls, as well as enormous gardens, ponds, canals, lanes, and fountains. For several thousand years, Sigiriya's surroundings remained restrained. The rocky plateau of Sigiriya has been a monast...