AMBULUWAWA TOWER
AMBULUWAWA TOWER The Ambuluwawa Trigonometrical Station, in Gampola(Srilanka), consists of large winding tower resembling a stylized Buddhist stupa, a Hindu Kovil, a Muslim Mosque and a Christian Church. Ambuluwawa is a biodiversity complex and Sri Lanka’s first multi-religious sanctuary situated in the central highlands of the country. It is situated about 5 km from Gampola’s town center. The tower stands at a height of approximately 48 meters. The Ambuluwawa Mountain stands approximately 3560 meters above sea level. It is an area richly diverse, with evergreen forests, blossomed flower plants as well creepers and about 200 different kinds of plants from 80 plant families including a variety of medicinal plants. Interesting places to visit include three ponds, a sacred Bodhi tree, water Park, stone Park and garden of herbs. Apart from these mountains many other mountains are also clearly visible from here and adds to the beauty of the area. These are the Hanthana Mount