Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a biodiversity hotspot in the Ratnapura region. It is a National Park, which is considered as a world heritage site by UNESCO. It is a great part of eco-tourism in Sri Lanka. Sinharaja Forest Reserve has one of the few virgin forests that are left in the world and this site is one of the rarest places comprising of virgin rainforests left till date. With the staggering number of flora and fauna blooming in this place, it can be rightly considered as an ecological treasure trove. You can spot over 130 species of birds and mammals including purple faced langur monkey and giant squirrel etc. there is also a wide array of reptile population and insect species. This place offers the best jungle experience to the visitors and to enjoy the experience to the fullest, you should explore the reserve on your foot.

When you are visiting the Ratnapura district, this waterfalls is a must visit. This major Sri Lankan waterfall is shaped in the form of a Bo tree and thus it derives the Boptah. The falls originates from Kuru Ganga and cascades down a stepped hill. The cascading water is a beautiful sight to see. The forest around the waterfall is rich in biodiversity. Not only this, there is also a folklore running about the place. The locals consider the place to be haunted and also believe that a treasure trove lies hidden within the waterfall.

Adams peak is a 7358 feet tall conical mountain, located in Central Sri Lankan region. Though the hike to the summit is quite a long one. It nearly takes two hours of hiking to reach the top of the mountain, but the breathtaking view that greets on the mountain top, is definitely worth the hike. The view of sunrise is astonishingly beautiful from the top of the peak. If you want to catch the sunrise, start early so that you can be at the top when the sun rises. The stairs that lead to the summit are in a fairly good condition, but it becomes steeper gradually as you go through the steep zones of the mountain.

Bambarakanda Waterfall is one of the must visit places, if you are on a tour of Ratnapura district. It is the tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka, standing at an impressive height of 790 feet. To reach the Bambarakanda waterfall, you have to take small hike up the mountains. The waterfall is surrounded by pine forests and the top of the cliff is surrounded by mist of the times, creating a breathtaking view. The best part is, once you reach the base of the waterfall, you enjoy a nice shower under the tallest waterfall of Sri Lanka.

Nestled close to the Udawattakele Sanctuary, The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is one of the most important shrines of Sri Lanka. Also named as Dalada Maligawa, this temple is based in the royal palace of the Kingdom of Kandy. Housing the legendary Budda tooth, the temple is a World Heritage site though very little are the remnants of the original temple built around 1600. Amazing ornamentation with golden fence and extravagant Canadian architecture makes it a blissful sight for the visitors. Dedicated monks unanimously chant the prayers of Malwatte and Aegirine, three times every day, during dawn, noontime and evening at the inner temple. Every Wednesday a holy symbolic bath of the Relic is done is fragrant water and that water is distributed among the visitors known to have healing powers.

Algama waterfall is once of the small & attractive waterfall which is located in Kegalle. I have been visited there more than once with my friends. You have take a bit of an adventures journey to see this beauty as you have to walk though a rubber tree state & also have to climb few rocks. Swimming near water fall is bit dangerous for anyone who don't know how to swim but there are safe places where you can enjoy the cold water. Also make you only to leave foot prints, nothing else.