Badulla District

Badulla District is an administrative area in Uva Province that covers hilly terrain planted with tea and agricultural crops. The landscape divides naturally into upper and lower elevations, with small towns and villages nestled throughout the valleys and slopes.

The district became a regional administrative center during British colonial rule when infrastructure expanded. Development focused on establishing tea plantations and building road and rail connections.

The Muthiyangana Temple sits in the district capital as a center of worship and local gathering. In the surrounding villages, daily life moves around agricultural work and tea harvesting, with people maintaining traditional practices passed down through generations.

The district connects to major cities via railway and road networks, with journeys from Colombo taking around five to six hours. Public buses and private transport are readily available for exploring towns and countryside throughout the region.

The wooden Bogoda Bridge near Hali-Ela dates from the 16th century and stands as one of the few remaining structures of its kind in the region. It was built using traditional carpentry techniques without nails or modern fasteners.

Location: Uva Province

Capital city: Badulla

Website: http://ds.gov.lk/dist_badulla/english

GPS coordinates: 6.98472,81.05639

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:31