LAKSHAPANA FALLS

      Located in Hatton, Lakshapana fall    which in 126 
Metres  in  height,  springs  from  Maskeliya  Oya , a
River  which  begins  its  journey  from  Adam’s  peak
or  ‘Mt.Samanala. ‘According  to  Sinhalese  folklore,
Maskeliya  Oya  Originates  at  the  ‘lndikatupaana,  on
The top of Adam’s peak.
      There are two theories as how the 
Water fall  got  its  name.  One is that  since it  cascades
Over a vast  number  of  rocks, it  was  called. ‘Laksha’
Which  means  a  hundred  thous  and  Pahana  which 
Means rock.
               The  second  theory  is  that  the  name 
Lakshapana  was  derived  from  ‘Lassana  pahana’
 whichMeans Beautiful .         Today, Lakshapana
 falls  lives  up  to  its  name  with  regard  to  the 
second  theory  because  it Powers  Sri  Lanka’s 
first  hydro  power  plant,  generating  electricity
 and  thereby  providing  light  to  over  a  hundred
 thousand  homes.
 

ELEPHANT

Elephant are the largest mammals on land.
There are two kinds of Elephants. The African Elephant and the Asian Elephant.
 Elephant like to feed on grass, plants, varieties of bamboo and fruits. They produce one calf at a time .These calves begin living on their own when they are about 5 years old. The lifespan of an Elephant is about 45- 60 years.
 The Asian Elephant has 4 smooth jaw teeth and 5
Toenails on each foot. Their tusks are 5 mouth and their ears are not very large. Asian Elephants to live in herds and only some of them.
 The African Elephant in deferent in shape. It has rough teeth and very large ears. They are hard to tame and they mostly lead solitary lives.

         

DUNHINDA FALLS

Originating  from  the  Badulu  oya,  Dunhinda  falls  stands  63  metrs  in  height  enhancing  the  beauty  and  allure  of  the  Badulla  area.
A  unique  creation  of  nature,  Dunhinda  falls  and  its  surrundings  have  been  by  ancient  kings  and  chiefains  as  a  hideout  to  streng  then  their  defencees  during  times  of  war.
According  to  legend,  in  the  rock  pool  at  the  bottom  of  the  falls,  there  lives  fish  that  wears  a  gold  earring.
Because  of  the  force  with  which  it  cascades,  this  water  fall  cloaks  its  surroundings  in  ‘dun’  which  means  thick  mist  and  it  is  from  this  that  is  derives  its  name.
With  the  misty  spray  and  various  birdcalls  from  its  surroundings,  the  sight  of  Dunhinda  falls,  when  viewed  from  its  ‘lookout  point’  is  a  breath to  king  experience.