The location – Belihuloya
The Belihuloya is a popular site in Sri Lanka. It is widely visited by tourists from various countries in the world. Even local travelers love to visit the site of Belihuloya. The Belihuloya is a perfect location to spend some days peacefully far away from the madding crowd and hustle and bustle of city life.
River Belihul Oya – 500 m from Landa Holiday Home
The River Belihul Oya, just 20km in length, originates on Horton Plains National Park (1524m) high above, then flows, gushes, tumbles & drops through an assortment of eco systems all the way to into modern man-made Samanalawewa Reservoir. The river, watched over by series of mountain peaks including Gon Molliya (“The Hump of an Ox”) & Paravi (“Pigeon”), crates some very beautiful waterfalls in its downhill path. Paddy fields surrounding the settlement are fed by streams from the river.
Belihuloya is one of the best bathing spots in Sri Lanka for safe river bathing.Number of travelers both local and foreign come for bathing especially during weekends.