Bogoda wooden bridge

Bogoda Bridge which lies across the Gallanda Oya (joins the Uma Oya) is a wooden wonder belongs to the 16^th century. It is believed to be the oldest remaining wooden bridge in the world. The most interesting fact is that single nail has not used to construct this. The wooden roof is covered with kandyan style tiles and pillars holding it and the fence show numerous wood carvings. The bridge is constructed on a stage made with 3 wooden trunks which lie across the river. It is supported by another huge trunk which extends from the base of the bridge. On one side there is an ancient temple which is considered to be older than the bridge. According to the legends King Walagambahu has used this place as a hiding place and he had converted it to a temple later.  It has some paintings inside. To reach this you have to take Galauda road from Hali Ela and turn to Jangalla junction which leads to Bogoda village.

Thalawila

Thalawila, is a famous church in Puttalalm District which is visited by a large number of pilgrims year by year. The beach close to the church is also very attractive but best visited in the morning and in the evening as the sun becomes very hot towards noon. Take the Kalpitiya road from Palaviya junction (On Colombo – Puttalam road about 10 kilometers from Puttalam town).Thalawila Church and the beach is located about 27 kilometers from Palaviya Junction. Turn to left at the name board and this road passes through cultivated lands, marshes and sand hills giving a unique experience to the traveler. Onions, Cabbage, Chilies, Papaw and so many other plants are grown in spite of unfavorable weather.

Kandy- Degaldoruwa Temple

Degaldoruwa Raja Maha Viharaya is a small Buddhist  temple of Mahanuwara (Kandy) Kingdom and is well known for its unique wall paintings. It was believed to be built by the two kings, Keerthi Sri Rajasinghe and Rajadhirajasinghe. Legends say King Keerthi Sri Rajasinghe initiated the construction  and King Rajadhirajasinghe completed it. The paintings had been done by famous artists of the era as Dewaragampola Silwaththena. Most of the paintings consist of Jathaka stories and they reflect the social background of the era. There are two routes to reach this place. One is via Lewella Bridge and other route is via Katugastota- waththegama road. Cross the Lewella Bridge and proceed towards Lewella until you come across the name board. The route via Waththegama is little difficult to follow. Take the Kundasale road and turn left at Narampothana. All the paintings are over the walls and the roof  of the image house , which had been built by breaking the rock.