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Sembuwatta is a man make extremely beautiful lake view on the mountain its elevation of 1140m . it has got misty and chilly climate. Sembuwatta lake is very propuler amoung Local and foreign travelers. This lake is surrounded by tea lands & pine trees. lake situated at elkaduwa in Mathale district.
Along side natural spring water pool and you can bath from here. depth of sembuatta lake is 9m to 12m. Not allowed to swim in the lake its very dangerous .
Little Bit of Histry
In time of British government this area is used for polo playground after the establish the tea factory the lake was build for electricity generate. after the ended of the factory this electricity used for this area houses. In the year of 2005 mr Radley Dissage done by this massive transformation to sembuwattha lake. He is the superintend of elkaduwa plantations.
Things to do in Sembuwatta
- Boat Ride.
- Swimming pool.( Natural spring water)
- Camping( Need to get permission )
- Photography
- Hiking
- Horse riding
- Nature Trails
- Air rifle
If your vehicle is off road of bike its easy to lake road otherwise vehicle with low ground Clarence struggle in some places. entire ascend of around 4 km.
if your vehicle is not possible you can park your vehicle and get freewheeler.
the great place to wonder beauty of nature the scenery is wonderful.
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Location
Colombo to sembuwatta lake distance 149km( Nearly 4 hrs 30 min travel) Rute
From kandy to sembuwatta lake 30.9 km (1 hour 30 min travel. Rute
Tickets & Camping
Before you entering sembuwatta lake you need to obtain tickets from the counter.
To get ticket prices call +94 66 368 2459 or +94 493 57 67
for night champing need to inform sembuwatta management
Google map location
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