Pinnawala Iperanigama Theme Park

Pinnawala Iperanigama Theme Park Pinnawala Iperanigama Theme Park Pinnawala Iperanigama Theme Park

The Pinnawala Iparenigama Theme Park is a brand new and unique theme park in Sri Lanka, which opened its gates to the public in March 2016. It depicts traditional village life in the 17th and 18th centuries, and functions as a live folk museum. The park shows culture, cultivation methods and economic system of that prosperous era over three centuries ago. Visitors get to see the many important locations in the typical village of that period and engage in many fun activities.

Some of the attractions are:
  • The Indigenous Doctor’s House (Weda Gedara)
  • The Headman’s House (Arachila Gedara)
  • The Gypsy Family (Ahikuntaka Janawasa)
  • The Paddy Field (Kuburu Yaya)
  • The Lake (Wewa)
  • Aquatic Plants
  • The Head Farmer’s House (Maha Gamaralage Gedara)
  • The Coffee Bar (Kopi Kade)
  • The Potter’s House (Kubal Gedara)
  • The Carpenter’s House (Wadumaduwa)
  • The Blacksmith’s House (Kammala)
  • The Weaving Center
  • The Souvenir Shop

Each attraction has its own interesting activity enabling visitors to live in the period. The souvenir shop has many beautiful traditional knick knacks at reasonable prices. The Pinnawala Iparenigama Theme Park provides lots of entertainment to its visitors, both local and tourists, regardless of age.

Pinnawala Iperanigama Theme Park Pinnawala Iperanigama Theme Park Pinnawala Iperanigama Theme Park
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About Kegalle District

Kegalle is a town in Sabaragamuwa Province of . It is located on the Colombo - Kandy road and 48 miles/78 km away from Colombo and 24 Miles/40 km away from Kandy. It is the Capital City of the Kegalle District which is one of the two districts belonging to Sabaragamuwa province the other being Ratnapura District.

District of Kegalle, situated in between the central highlands and western southern planes and has an enchanting environment. Height of the western region is less than 500 feet from the sea level while eastern region exceeds 1000 feet. Rubber cultivation has stretched over most of the area of the District and minor export crops such as coffee, cocoa,pepper,clove and nutmeg takes an important place in the economy of the District. Sri Lanka's best graphite mine is situated at Bogala in Kegalle District. The extent of the District is 1692.8 km2 (169,280 in hectares).

About Sabaragamuwa Province

The Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka contains two main cities called Ratnapura and Kegalle. At an elevation of approximately 500 feet above sea level, Ratnapura is the provincial capital of Sabargamuwa. It is 60 miles (100 km) from the main coastal city of Colombo. Province of Sabaragamuwa The gem-mining centre of Sri Lanka is also a major crossroad between southern plains and the hill country to the east.

In Sabaragamuwa province there is a route to Sri Pada from Ratnapura direction. Excursions include Sinharaja Forest Reserve and Udawalawe National Park. The route towards hill country is beautiful. The surrounding area is a popular trekking destination and a good place for bird watching.