Tuesday, June 5, 2012

St.Clair's waterfall, Thalawakelle, Sri Lanka





This waterfall is downstream from the Upper Kothmale dam. Water is released from the sluice gates of the dam on and off, to keep the waterfall going.

Video at present:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1Ztnka9PFU 

Video of the waterfall before completion of the dam:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b9srzpodlM 

See an earlier picture taken before the completion of the Kothmale Dam:-
http://philipveerasingam.blogspot.com/2011/12/stclairs-waterfalls-pathana-hatton-sri.html 

Sunday, June 3, 2012

Somerset Estate valley, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka.

Peduruthalagala, the tallest mountain in Sri Lanka seen across the Somerset valley
Road leading down to the valley

Tea halt 
The drive down to the Somerset Estate valley, Nuwara Eliya.
Video:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4O2bY2axTo

Friday, June 1, 2012

Alpine Hotel, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka.

The facade of Alpine Hotel
The Reception desk
The Pub in the hotel
The twin bed-room
The view near the Terrace.
The Alpine Hotel is a nice cosy place to stay, opposite the race course on the Badulla Road.
Snaps:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZKMbNzAjy8

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Gardens, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka.


Dating back to the British Colonial times more than one hundred years, this garden in the centre of Nuwara Eliya draws many visitors. Entrance fee Rs.100/- Sri Lankans and Rs.300/- for foreigners.

Video:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_aGjr-F4vY