Moonstone Mine Meetiyagoda is situated in Hikkaduwa in Sri Lanka. You can also spell it as Mitiyagoda. This is a famous place for its extravaganza moonstones which is mainly to sell and create amazing jewelry.
About the destination
The Moonstone Mine(Meetiyagoda) is situated in the Southern Province in Sri Lanka. It is a moonstone mine which is used to dig in stunning moonstones. This is Sri Lanka’s largest moonstone mine and the Sri Lankan moonstones are famous for its blue shine. This blue shine is what creates the difference between Indian and Sri Lanka moonstones.
Things to know about moonstones
Moonstone Mine Meetiyagoda dig about 50 to 100 rough moonstones per day. These are from diverse qualities and shapes. The moonstones which have the highest value are the moonstones with dark blue reflections. These are then cut and polished into shape to give the real glamour they are holding deep inside.
Reaching the destination
From Colombo
Go on McCallum Road and turn right onto Kynsey Road. Go for 450 meters then turn right onto Athurugiriya Road. Turn right onto Southern Expressway and take the exit from the Dodangoda interchange. Turn left onto Ambalangoda road and turn left onto Elpitiya Road. Then turn right onto Kahawa-Batapola road and after 4.2 kilometers turn right onto Lewduwwa Road to reach your destination.
From Ambalangoda
Go on Ambalangoda-Batapola road and then turn right onto Kahawa road. Turn right onto Lewduwwa road to reach your destination.
