Capital of Uva

Badulla,Uva's well appointed provincial capital is about 230 km. from Colombo by road (via Bandarawela,Blangoda,Ratnapura and Avissawela) and is also a important road junction, with main highways to the southern and eastern coasts and the hill capital Kandy and other provincial centers. It is picturesquely set in the verdant valley of the Badulu Oya at 660m above sea level.The historic Muthiyanganaya Dageba,Kataragama Devale and the Sorabora Pillar Inscription are located in the city centre.The Dunhinda Falls,Bogoda Bridge and several large tea plantations are short distances away. Badulla is also terminus of the Sri Lanka Railways' main line,a spectacullar 240 km. cross country mountain raill road.
Comfortable hotels,guest houses and rest houses,rental vehicles and taxi services,well stocked shops,restaurants,a sport stadium,conference hall and modern communications are among amenities available to visitors.