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Moonstones and waterfalls: treasures and treks

Distance: 30 km from Tri
Duration: 5 hours

Drive through rural villages, paddy fields and cinnamon plantations to Sri Lanka’s only Moonstone mine at Meetiyagoda. Watch the complex process of mining these valuable semi-precious stones; see how some of the world’s best Moonstones are sifted, cleaned and polished - perhaps try your hand at it too. Travel on and trek to Andahalena Ella - “the waterfall of tears”, a magnificent sight that might make you cry in awe too. Enjoy lunch at a small village eatery before returning to Tri.

Moonstones and waterfalls: treasures and treks

“ …learnt to sift muddy water in a wicker basket looking for moonstones; helped cut and polish one too. Result? incredible!”

Things to note :

Meetiyagoda is Sri Lanka’s largest moonstone mine.

Sri Lankan moonstones (Ceylon Opal) - renowned for their bluish
hue - are found only at Meetiyagoda.

Traditional methods are still used in the mines.

Andahalena Ella is 12m tall, and hidden inside the Beraliya Forest reserve.

True village style Rice & Curry can be spicy - but worth trying.

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