★ Trip to Riverstone

Date: 26/08/2011 & 27/08/2011

This time I went on a trip with my work colleagues and with their families to the Riverstone.  We started our journey from head office in Colombo around 4.00AM and I was joined with them from Kiribathgoda town around 4.20 AM. On first day our plan is to visit Riverstone Gap and then checked in to our bungalow and get relaxed. Then on the second day visit Pitawala Pathana & mini worlds end and then go to Telgamu Oya. Our plan is to getting there from Colombo go to Kandy and then go to Matale in A9 route. From there, turn to Raththota road and come to Riverstone & to Pitawala Pathana via Raththota town. This road will lead to Illukumbura - Puwakpitiya.

Our Route: Colombo --> Kandy --> Mathale --> Raththota --> Illukkumbura, along the Pallegama Road

• ·        Mathale to Riverstone : 26 Km (26th Km post) 
•      Entrance to Tower : 2 Km (Walking)
•           Riverstone to Bungalow : 3 Km (29th Km post)
• ·        Bungalow to Pitawala Pathana : 3 km down
• ·        Pitawala Pathana to Mini Words End : 1 Km (Walking)
• ·        Pitawala Pathana to Telgamu Oya  : 4 Km  

The Riverstone Gap

Riverstone is a Gap situated at the edge of Knuckles Mountain Reservation. On the top of the mountain there is a Telecommunication Tower. There is a gap on the way to the tower, which is so windy. The area is covered by mist in most of the times. To getting there we have to walk 2 Km from the entrance to the tower because vehicles are not allowed in. Fortunately it was a clear sunny day and we were able to see the surrounding mountains of Knuckles.

The Sir John’s Bungalow

We were stayed at Sir Jon’s Bungalow which is further 3 Km down the road. (29th km post). The place was amazing and The Knuckles in our backyard! We saw lots of breathtaking views from there. We had a great time there.

The Pitawala Pathana & Mini World’s End

There is Pitawala Pathana which is just 3 Km down the road. In here we were able to see Yahangala rock (bed rock).The area is really eye catching and in about another kilometer's distance is the Pitawala Pathana Mini World's End. Further down via Illukumbura road there is a natural pool ‘Telgamu Oya’ where we had a refreshing bath.

After that we went back to the bungalow and checked out and return home via the same route. This was indeed one of the best travel experiences I have had for this year.