Undiscovered Wellawaya with Jetwing Kaduruketha

To most, Wellawaya is a central town that is passed through en route to other popular traveller destinations along the East Coast or in the deep South. Jetwing Kaduruketha, one of the family’s newest hotels and their first agro-tourism property, is looking to change that. Located 208 km away from Colombo and 30 km from Ella, Wellawaya is rife with natural wonders and a rich history with its landscape dotted by religious and cultural landmarks. Through a range of excursions that stretch from hikes to historical sites, the Jetwing Kaduruketha experience shows guests that Wellawaya itself is a place with remarkable character.

Situated in the foothills of the Poonagala mountain range, the land around Wellawaya is rich with flora and fertile land that gives birth to an abundant crop, some of which grows at the boundary of the hotel. The terrain makes it ideal for hiking and trekking, activities that the associates of Jetwing Kaduruketha can readily arrange.

The Assistant Manager Hasantha Lokugamage is an expert on the wonderful things Wellawaya has to offer. An avid trekker and environmentalist, his wealth of knowledge can craft an itinerary that is suited to any type of traveler. He highly recommends his personal favourite – a hike to the upper part of Diyaluma Falls.

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