Description

“Gawarawila Thanna” (Garawila Plains) is a fantastic location and a local destination near Maskeliya. The foreigner’s name is a “Gartmore estate.” The Sinhala name refers to the historical mythology of residence of an animal name “Gawara,” which quite like the Bison Bull in the general sense. As the “Gawara” generation lived around this region, the area was named the “Gawarawila Thanna.” By now, it is a popular traveling destination among both locals and foreigners.

The youth are much interested in camping in the “Gawarawila Thanna” area as the place is wild and away from the noisy human backgrounds. Camping is challenging in “Gawarawila Thanna,” but the energetic youth finds it a fantastic wildlife experience. Even the environmentalists and the investigators are visiting this place.

It is with their intentions of discovering the mysterious stories behind the existence of the “Gawara” animal ages ago.

Also, “Gawarawila Thanna” includes a beautiful waterfall and a lake. The jungle of “Gawarawila Thanna” extends around 2 to 3km. The forest is growing beautiful daily with a wide range of colors and fantastic scenery. Whoever discovers the beauty of the “Gawarawila Thanna” can enjoy the view of Sripada a few feet in front of your location. For bath and gaining swimming experience, sufficient waterways are available on your way to “Gawarawila Thanna.”

And many comments that “Gawarawila Thanna” is like mini Hotan plain in different aspects. The water streams are flowing through the plains and form cascades at the end of the upper Gartmore. Enough and spacious camping sites are available around the “Gawarawila Thanna” waterfall and streams.

It is also a fantastic place to spend hours and hours till it gets dark and dusk dawn. The night and morning are freezing, and the visitors have to supply themselves with warming materials. The night is impressive irrespective of the cold and misty climate.