(Lakes with Recreational Facilities and Best Tourists Attractive Lakes in Sri Lanka)
Location: in Nuwara Eliya town in Central Province
during the period of British Governor Sir William Gregory in 1873. Gregory Lake is well
famous for recreational activities such as speed boat rides, swan boat rides and Pony
rides. There is a bicycle path and well maintained scenic garden surrounding the lake. In
addition to that there are shops around the lake. Therefore, currently Gregory Lake is
tourist’s hotspot in Nuwara Eliya.
Location: in Battaramulla in Colombo District in Western Province
1. Gregory Lake – Nuwara Eliya
Location: in Nuwara Eliya town in Central Province
Why You should visit Gregory Lake: Gregory Lake is one of best tourist attractive Lake
in Sri Lanka. It is considered as most beautiful lake in Sri Lanka. Gregory Lake was builtduring the period of British Governor Sir William Gregory in 1873. Gregory Lake is well
famous for recreational activities such as speed boat rides, swan boat rides and Pony
rides. There is a bicycle path and well maintained scenic garden surrounding the lake. In
addition to that there are shops around the lake. Therefore, currently Gregory Lake is
tourist’s hotspot in Nuwara Eliya.
2. Diyawanna Lake / Diyatha Uyana – Battaramulla
Location: in Battaramulla in Colombo District in Western Province
Why You should visit Diyatha Uyana: Diyatha Uyana is a recreational park developed
near to the Diyawanna Lake. It is very close to the Colombo city and situated in the Sri
Jayawardenapura Kotte, the Capital of Sri Lanka. Diyatha Uyana is very beautiful and
scenic park. Tourists can enjoy swan boat rides and there is a floating restaurant is also.
Location: in Colombo city in Western Province
near to the Diyawanna Lake. It is very close to the Colombo city and situated in the Sri
Jayawardenapura Kotte, the Capital of Sri Lanka. Diyatha Uyana is very beautiful and
scenic park. Tourists can enjoy swan boat rides and there is a floating restaurant is also.
3. Beira Lake – Colombo
Location: in Colombo city in Western Province
Why You should visit Beira Lake: Beira Lake is situated in the city of Colombo. It consists
with several sub lakes but among them South West Lake is developed for recreational
activities. There is an Island and nice pedestrian foot bridge to connect it. Tourists can
enjoy Swan boat ride also. There are shopping complexes and restaurants near the Beira
lake.
with several sub lakes but among them South West Lake is developed for recreational
activities. There is an Island and nice pedestrian foot bridge to connect it. Tourists can
enjoy Swan boat ride also. There are shopping complexes and restaurants near the Beira
lake.
4. Kandy Lake – Kandy
Location: in Kandy city in Central Province
Why You should visit Kandy Lake: Kandy Lake is a scenic lake situated in the Kandy City.
It is very close to the Kandy Dalada Maligawa (Temple of Sacred Tooth Relic). Kandy lake
is developed for recreational activities. Tourists can ride swan boats. There are several
hotels, restaurants and shopping complexes near to the lake.
Location: near Elakaduwa in Matale District in Central Province
It is very close to the Kandy Dalada Maligawa (Temple of Sacred Tooth Relic). Kandy lake
is developed for recreational activities. Tourists can ride swan boats. There are several
hotels, restaurants and shopping complexes near to the lake.
5. Sebbuwatta Lake – Matale
Location: near Elakaduwa in Matale District in Central Province
Why You should visit Sembuwatta Lake: Sembuwatta lake is very scenic and attractive
man made lake bordered to the Campbell’s Land forest reserve in Matale. The natural
beauty around the lake is awesome. Tourists can enjoy boat rides, hiking, swimming.
There are well developed facilities for them also.
man made lake bordered to the Campbell’s Land forest reserve in Matale. The natural
beauty around the lake is awesome. Tourists can enjoy boat rides, hiking, swimming.
There are well developed facilities for them also.
