Riverston - The secret hideout in Knuckles Range

Riverston is a secret hideaway in the knuckles mountain range in the central hills. Knuckles spans across two districts in the Central province namely Kandy and Matale. Riverston is in the northern part of this mountain range which belongs to the Matale District and it lies around 1400m above sea level.

What is special about Riverston?

Riverston is not even known to many Sri Lankans, therefore it is unspoilt and offers you the genuine nature. A chilling climate which is similar to Nuwaraeliya and many scenic locations. There are many endemic fauna and flora found in the two and a half kilometer stretch of Riverston. The Pathana, which is filled with lush greenery, rich of endemic plants and animals is a feast for your eyes. This picturesque Pathana ends up on a right edged rock cliff which drops 300 m down opens you an amazing view of faraway places and lush green mountains on a clear day. There are many nature trails in this area which enables you to discover nature’s hidden secrets. There are many natural water streams and rivers in Riverston which offer the tourists a safe river bath. Especially the Thelagamu Oya which runs in the lower part of riverston has a natural swimming pool. There are also many little waterfalls in the area.

To reach Riverston you have to arrive in the city of Matale which is north of the Hill Capital, Kandy. From Matale it takes around 60 to 90 minutes to Riverston via Raththota. There are no public transport available to Riverston and you need to take a taxi or your own vehicle.

Riverston is ideal for camping overnight, and there are some holiday operators who provide these services with the necessary tents and other facilities.

Looking for a Sunbath ? Hikkaduwa is the place

If you're looking for a sunbath holiday in Sri Lanka, the keyword is Hikkaduwa. Hikkaduwa is one of the popular beaches of this island located 98 KM south of the main city Colombo. You can easily get there by train which will take a few minutes more than two hours,or you can go by bus or taxi.

Hikkaduwa is famous for coral reefs and tropical fishes, and also Sri Lanka's only Marine santuary is located here.This Marine santuary is a large shallow body of water enclosed by a reef and decorated with layers of multi-coloured corals. Nature loving tourists flock here in this beach resort through out the year for this reason.

Hikkaduwa beach is also an attraction for board surfers and snorkellers. The waves of the Hikkaduwa beach is ideal for surfing. There are few places where you can rent surfing boards and snorkelling eqipment, and also there are surf training places too.


It has something to offer to everyone-coral for snorkellers, waves for surfers and white pristine beaches for those who want to relax and enjoy Sun and sand.

There are many hotels in this coastal town, which will suit any budget, If you google, you can find many great deals in accomodation.

For your information here are few places you can get good accomodation

Welcome to Sri Lanka - A land like no other

Sri Lanka... the little isle nestled in the Indian Ocean just below the indian sub continent is filled with mysterious beauty in every corner, rich in History and Culture and exotic charm. It is a wonder that this tiny nation has got the best climate for a holiday and also is rich with it's fauna & flora,wildlife parks,the best beaches,cultural diversity and a history spanning more than 25 centuries. Plan your next holiday in this lovely island, be it a family trip with your kids, an adventurous surf with your buddies or an intimate escape with your special one, Sri Lanka has got it all to make your stay a memorable one. Sri Lanka is a tourist's paradise. Marco Polo described it as "the finest island of its size in the world". Wonderful pristine beaches, lush-green hills, majestic waterfalls, corals, wild life, heritage sites, pilgrimage sites, exotic cuisine-Sri Lanka has everything that a tourist can imagine. It has something to offer to everyone. This blog is intended to provide information for eager tourists from around the world on some of the best locations for their maximum holiday getaway.