Ratnapura
Sabaragamuwa · Ratnapura
Ratnapura is a Sri Lankan travel destination known for gem, waterfall, religious, nature.
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Ratnapura
Quick facts
Ideal stay
1 to 3 nights
Stay length
1-4 nights (2 recommended)
Timezone
Asia/Colombo
Elevation
27 m
Tourism region
Sabaragamuwa (Gem Country & Rainforest)
Budget level
Budget to midrange
Recommended pace
Relaxed
Popularity
6/10
Crowd level
Moderate
Difficulty
Easy
Coordinates
6.680369, 80.402298
Data status
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Linked attractions
13
Connectivity
Internet quality
Good
Mobile coverage
Good
Airports
Nearest airport
Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Distance from airport
~75 km
Recommended arrival airport
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Recommended departure airport
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
History
Ratnapura — the 'city of gems' — has supplied sapphires and rubies to the world since antiquity; Marco Polo wrote of the island's stones, and gem pits still dot its wet valleys. The town is also the classical starting point of the pilgrim path up Adam's Peak and the gateway to the Sinharaja rainforest.
Climate
wet zone
Best time to visit
Best months
Avoid
Good for
Interest scores
Culture
9/10
Nature
8/10
Photography
8/10
Relaxation
6/10
Food
5/10
Hidden gem
5/10
Adventure
4/10
Wildlife
3/10
Shopping
3/10
Nightlife
2/10
Beach
1/10
Known for
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