71. 𝐀 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐲 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐝, 𝐍𝐨𝐧𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞 & 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐠 (𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐤) 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐰 – 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐞

 

🌿 𝐀 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐲 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐝, 𝐍𝐨𝐧𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞 & 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐠 (𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐤) 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐰 – 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐞

This is one of the few 𝐧𝐨𝐧-𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 left in Sri Lanka — raw, real, and deeply peaceful. 𝐍𝐨𝐧𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞 remains one of Sri Lanka’s last unspoiled mountain treasures.

Just about 𝟏𝟓𝟎 𝐤𝐦 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐨, hidden in the cool highlands of 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐲𝐚, lies 𝐍𝐨𝐧𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞 — a mountain paradise untouched by time. My journey there was an 𝐮𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, surrounded by mist, waterfalls, and the peaceful silence of the hills.

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🏞️ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐍𝐨𝐧𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞

𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝟏𝟖𝟖𝟎 , the 𝐍𝐨𝐧𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 is one of Sri Lanka’s oldest and most scenic tea estates, dating back to the British colonial era. The name “Nonpareil” means “unparalleled”, and it truly lives up to its name — endless stretches of lush tea fields spread across the hills, kissed by mist and mountain breeze.

The drive along 𝐍𝐨𝐧𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝  in the 𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐤 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧— famous for its 𝟑𝟑 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐩 𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐩𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 — is an experience by itself. Each turn opens up a new view of rolling tea gardens, misty valleys, and emerald-green slopes. The light changes constantly, making it a photographer’s paradise. Whether by foot, bicycle, or vehicle, every moment feels timeless.

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💦 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩 – 𝐍𝐨𝐧𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐥 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥

A few kilometers into the estate, you’ll find the beautiful 𝐍𝐨𝐧𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐥 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥, a serene 40–45 meter cascade hidden among tea bushes and forest. It belongs to the 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭, near the route that leads to 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬.

During my visit, rain had just begun, and as the mist thickened, 𝐬𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 along the slopes — a breathtaking 𝐦𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 that made the journey truly magical.

📍 Quick Facts:

• 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: Inside Nonpareil Estate, on the route to Horton Plains
• 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭: After rainfall, when hidden cascades are active
• 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐨 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞

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🌺 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲

The region around Nonpareil is rich in biodiversity, thanks to its proximity to 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 and the 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐞𝐰𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐫. The forests are home to endemic birds, butterflies, and a wide range of native plants — making it a dream for nature lovers and photographers alike.

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🌄 Second Stop – Baker’s Bend

Our journey continued to the legendary 𝐁𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐝, one of the most spectacular viewpoints in Sri Lanka. The bend is located on the 𝟮𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 of the Nonpareil Estate Road, near 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗵𝘂𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗮, at an altitude of about 𝟱,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝘁 (𝟭,𝟱𝟯𝟬 𝗺) above sea level.

From here, you can see:

• The 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘂𝗱𝘂𝘄𝗮, 𝗚𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮, and 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 mountain ranges
• The 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗲𝘄𝗮 and 𝗨𝗱𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗿𝘀glimmering below
• The 𝗡𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗸 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻and 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀rising behind in lush green elegance

The climate here is cool and misty, much like Nuwara Eliya — ideal for relaxation and reflection.

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🐎 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐝

The story behind Baker’s Bend adds charm to its natural beauty. It is said that 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫, who helped develop Nuwara Eliya, frequently traveled through this area. One day, his horse tragically slipped and fell off the cliff. Heartbroken, Baker designed the bend in the 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐞 to honor his loyal horse.

Since then, 𝐁𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐝 has stood as both a scenic wonder and a symbol of loyalty and memory.

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🚌 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐝 – 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐓𝐁 𝐁𝐮𝐬 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐨𝐧𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐥

Known as 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐮𝐬 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚, the road to 𝐍𝐨𝐧𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐥 is a true adventure. Steep, narrow, and packed with sharp curves, it challenges even the most skilled drivers.

Only 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐓𝐁 𝐛𝐮𝐬serves this daring route, and watching its driver navigate the hairpin bends with calm confidence is an unforgettable experience. The bus climbs all the way up to 𝐍𝐨𝐧𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥, where you can stay for a while, enjoy the peaceful mountain scenery, and return with the next trip.

🕕 𝐁𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:

• 6.00 a.m., 9.00 a.m., 2.00 p.m.

👉 𝗧𝗶𝗽 : Catch the 𝟔.𝟎𝟎 𝐚.𝐦. 𝐨𝐫 𝟗.𝟎𝟎 𝐚.𝐦. bus for the best experience!

The journey is 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝— the road is so narrow that only one vehicle can pass at a time. You’ll feel both nervous and amazed as the driver expertly handles dangerous bends and crosses bridges 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬, like a true pro.

If you’re not used to mountain driving, you can hire a 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐯𝐚𝐧 or Safari Jeep or arrange 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐲𝐚 𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Despite the challenges, every twist and turn rewards you with breathtaking scenery and pure mountain serenity. 🌄

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🏡 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐠 (𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐤) 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐰 – 𝐀𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚

At nearly 𝟕,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐟𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐚 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥, 𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐤 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐰 ( (also known as 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐰) sits on the edge of 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬, in Sri Lanka’s 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞. This charming colonial-style bungalow marks the 𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝’𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥, offering a breathtaking panorama of misty valleys and tea gardens below.

Inside, it blends historic elegance with modern comfort — making it one of the most peaceful and scenic places to stay in the region in the middle of a tea estate in isolated nature .

🛏️ 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨:

• Available on 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠.𝐜𝐨𝐦 and selected travel pages / direct contact
• Accommodates 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐬 (limited rooms — advance booking recommended)
• Best for 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐡𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐬

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🍃 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐲

Along the route, you’ll find only a 𝐟𝐞𝐰 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐞𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐬— ideal for a warm cup of tea or light snacks while soaking in the view. Many travelers 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩 near the hills or viewpoints, enjoying cool misty nights under the stars.

This is one of the few 𝐧𝐨𝐧-𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 left in Sri Lanka — raw, real, and deeply peaceful.

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🐾 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐢 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫 – 𝐀 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞

For those seeking a thrill, the 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐢 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫 offers the perfect blend of excitement and natural beauty. It’s a rugged ride through forest trails and scenic tea estates — not your typical wildlife safari, but a journey deep into the 𝐫𝐚𝐰, 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬..

The road is rough and narrow, made just for 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐢 𝐣𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐬, adding an extra dose of adventure. Every turn brings a rush of excitement, every bump a heartbeat — a true off-road experience for nature lovers and thrill seekers alike.

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🌿 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧

Nonpareil’s beauty lies in its purity. Let’s protect it by traveling responsibly:

• Don’t litter or dump waste
• Avoid plastic and polythene
• Respect local communities and their quiet lifestyle
• Keep noise to a minimum
• Leave only footprints, take only memories

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💚 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲

• 🌄 𝐁𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐝– Spectacular horseshoe-shaped viewpoint at 5,000 ft
• 💦 𝐍𝐨𝐧𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐥 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥 – Hidden 45 m cascade, magical after rain
• 🏡 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐠 (𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐤) 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐰 – 7,000 ft elevation, serene mountain stay
• 🚌 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐓𝐁 𝐛𝐮𝐬– Sri Lanka’s most challenging bus route
• 🍵 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐞𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐬 & 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐬 – Authentic, misty mountain charm
• 🌿 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐍𝐨𝐧𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 (𝟏𝟖𝟖𝟎)– 33 bends, timeless tea scenery

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🚗 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞

There are 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬:

1. From 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞– Travel to Pabahinna, then about 𝟔 𝐤𝐦to reach Nonpareil Village and the Tea Factory.
2. From 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐝𝐚 – Drive 𝟏𝟖 𝐤𝐦 along the Badulla Road to Galagama, then turn left onto the Nonpareil Road. From there, it’s about 𝟐 𝐤𝐦 to Baker’s Bend.

Remember to 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐧𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐥 before entering the upper sections leading to Baker’s Bend.

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✨ 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬

Beyond Ella and Nuwara Eliya’s tourist paths, 𝐍𝐨𝐧𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞  remains one of Sri Lanka’s last unspoiled mountain treasures.
With its misty air, colonial history, hidden waterfalls, and daring bus rides, it offers a kind of magic that you can only find 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐞.

 

📍 𝐍𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐲 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 & 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

🏞️ 𝟏. 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 (𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐤 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞)

Just above the Nonpareil and Nagrak Bungalow area.
Famous for World’s End, Mini World’s End, and Baker’s Falls — perfect for hiking, birdwatching, and catching a misty sunrise.

💧 𝟐. 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐚

Located along the route toward Baker’s Bend — a peaceful riverside village surrounded by greenery.
Popular stops include Pahanthuda Ella, Diyaluma Falls (nearby), and Samanalawewa Reservoir.

🏞️ 𝟑. 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐮 𝐎𝐲𝐚

A hidden natural stream surrounded by rocks and forest — the perfect spot for a refreshing bath during your Baker’s Bend tour.
Loved by travelers for its clear, cool waters and quiet atmosphere.

🏡 𝟒. 𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐤 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬

Explore high-altitude tea trails, colonial bungalows, and local tea factories.
Ideal for tea-tasting and scenic photography among misty hills.

🌿 𝟓. 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐞𝐰𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐫

A vast reservoir visible from Baker’s Bend — great for peaceful viewpoints and photo stops.

💦 𝟔. 𝐁𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 (𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐱. 𝟏 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲)

Sri Lanka’s highest waterfall (263 m), near Kalupahana.
Easily reached via the Belihuloya–Kalupahana route.

🌺 𝟕. 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 & 𝐆𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐥𝐢 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞

Visible from Baker’s Bend — offers challenging trekking trails and panoramic views for mountain lovers.

🏕️ 𝟖. 𝐏𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐮𝐝𝐚 𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥

A small, serene waterfall close to Belihuloya — perfect for a short nature stop or dip.

🌸 𝟗. 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐝𝐚 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧

The nearest major town — ideal for buying supplies, enjoying local food, and preparing before the climb to Nonpareil.

 

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