14 February 2011

Along Thelgamu Oya


Above picture was taken while hiking along Thelgamu Oya to reach Sara Ella. Oya is a local name for tributary or Creek. More pictures are stored here.

We saw another small waterfall on the way. I think it is known as Punchi or Ihala Sara Ella. (Small or Upper Sara Falls)

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28 comments:

  1. Rajesh14 February, 2011 08:48

    Wow! beautiful landscape.

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  2. Nicole14 February, 2011 09:45

    The lush greenery keeps fascinating me!
    Love the way you framed this shot with the greenery and the river.
    Lovely!

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  3. Kirigalpoththa14 February, 2011 10:06

    Rajesh,
    Thanks a lot!

    Nicole,
    There were many similar places full of greenery along the river. Thanks for your comments.

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  4. Amila Kanchana14 February, 2011 13:45

    Beauty! I'm trying hard to persuade my work mates to go on this very same expedition, hope they'll agree! :-)

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  5. Dejemonos sorprender14 February, 2011 19:08

    Hi, beautiful picture.. seems to be a nice place..
    Greetings..

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  6. rainfield6114 February, 2011 20:21

    Another soul soothing view.

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  7. Anonymous15 February, 2011 06:53

    Where there is water, there is a view to experiencing new earth beneath our feet.

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  8. Carol15 February, 2011 21:25

    Mysterious and lush! Has me wanting to walk over to the edge! Beautiful and warm I imagine!!

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  9. Kirigalpoththa16 February, 2011 07:13

    Amila,
    Try to have a team of 6-8 members. Do not make it more than that. Otherwise it'll be difficult to have a good time in this type of journeys. Best of luck with the trip. Let me know if you want more help.

    Dejemonos,
    Thanks mate for your comments.

    Rainfield,
    Glad you like it :)

    Natural Moments,
    Agree with you. It is more adventuorous when you have to travel through water ways.

    Carol,
    Thanks a lot for your comments. We had to descend over the ledge to reach at the falls. Quite a good journey!

    Thanks all for your comments.

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  10. Frieda17 February, 2011 02:44

    That's a beautiful place.
    I would like to sit down on these rocks and listen to the river...

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  11. Kirigalpoththa17 February, 2011 10:46

    Frieda,
    Thanks very much for your comments

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  12. Janith17 February, 2011 13:11

    Looks lovely, K! Hope you're having fun this long weekend. :D

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  13. Kirigalpoththa17 February, 2011 14:45

    Chavie,
    I will not be able to do anything interesting this long wkend due to work but planning to make amends next week somewhere in Lower Ohiya ( Most probably will have to ask for few days leave from office:p )

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  14. Amila Salgado18 February, 2011 10:55

    Have fun at Lower Ohiya!
    That area holds great promise for your hikers. I avoided a long weekend bird trip to Jaffna. (Too much travelling.)

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  15. Kirigalpoththa18 February, 2011 12:23

    Gallicissa,
    Yep, Lower Ohiya is one of the best area for hikers! I also missed a few chances to go to Jaffna. Didn't have enough time to block 3-4 days. Thanks a lot for your comments.

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  16. Magerata19 February, 2011 00:12

    Hi KP Beautiful, you photo reminded me to take a break from the lab and go for a ride (bicycle). I just saw blue sky (we having a storm) :). No hiking but plenty of skiing for me this weekend. I am going snowboarding in 40-100 inches of powder( where I will be for next 3 days )If the highways are open I will go tonight otherwise tomorrow. Enjoy your upcoming trip

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  17. George19 February, 2011 19:44

    This is a beautiful creek -- I would imagine that a hike along it would be very enjoyable. Of course, I also like the waterfall.

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  18. learnersreference com22 February, 2011 06:23

    this spot looks aesome...great natural retreat

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  19. Amaris in Wonderland22 February, 2011 23:27

    Great capture!! What a beautiful area...

    I'd love to disappear just beyond the ledge, myself. It's interesting that your path led through the stream, as opposed to beside it. Very cool!

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  20. Kirigalpoththa22 February, 2011 23:32

    Magerata,
    Wow what a great area - Alpine Meadows. Hope you are having a fab time over there. Just came back from Lower Ohiya.

    George,
    Yes, it was a very adventurous one.
    Thanks a lot.

    Learnersreference.com,
    Thansk very much.

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  21. Tammie Lee24 February, 2011 06:51

    so wonderfully inviting!

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  22. Nicole26 February, 2011 09:28

    I really enjoy the lush greenery and the virtual hikes you take us on.
    I can almost smell the air and the water.
    Beautiful!

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  23. Kirigalpoththa26 February, 2011 19:59

    Tammie,
    Thanks very much!

    Nicole,
    Glad I could do that. BTW I am beginning to like your photos more than ever..

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  24. clavs27 February, 2011 15:15

    Nice, Very scenic...
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  25. Walk in New York27 February, 2011 17:40

    Belle photo et bon choix pour le challenge du Dimanche, thanks for sharing

    Remember, Every Friday, The Challenge "Walk In The Street Photography"

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  26. Joyful28 February, 2011 04:20

    That looks like a wonderful and refreshing walk.

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  27. Kirigalpoththa28 February, 2011 11:43

    Casseydab / Clavs / Walk in New York / Joyful,
    Thanks all for your comments!

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  28. Debbie Taillieu07 April, 2011 13:28

    Such a beautiful place!

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