Riverston peak is a beautiful place which is situated in Matale. It is also named as the “Mini world’s end” because of its windy surroundings and sharp turns. This place is quite popular among locals but the area is not very famous among tourists.
About the location
Riverston peak also has two charming waterfalls named Sera Ella and Bambarakini Ella. It gives a 300 m exciting view to the Knuckles mountain range and Thelgamu River valley. This peak is also a great and peaceful place to meditate and relax your heart and mind. This place also provides views to people and photographers who crave for a scenic yet thrilling views.
The area offers up natural beauty, fresh, green, and unpolluted surroundings because of its fewer tourists, garbage, and huge buildings.
Things to do in Riverston
You not only can visit Sera Ella and the small cave behind Sera Ella which is one waterfall that starts from Riverston but also visit Bambarakini Ella which is the second waterfall that starts from Riverston.
This is a beautiful and exquisite place to spend your day while relaxing with your partner or family members. Visit Riverston today and enjoy your day here.
Getting to the location
From Colombo
Take the McCallum road then go on the Colombo-Katunayake expressway and exit from the Ja-Ela exit. Turn right onto Chilaw – Colombo Main Road and turn right onto Kurunegala Road.
Turn right to Kathiresan Kovil Road and turn right onto Link Road. Turn right onto Matale – Illukkumbura Road and turn left onto Narangamuwa Road to reach your destination.
From Matale
You have to head south on Kandy Road. Turn right at Pawana Wedding Center onto Kandy Road. Turn right to stay on Matale – Illukkumbura – Pallegama – Giradurukotte Road. Turn left at Rotti cafe onto Riverston Tower Lane to reach your destination.