Ratnapura

Ratnapura is the capital city of Sabaragamuwa Province, located on the Kalu Ganga (Black River) in south-central Sri Lanka, some 101 km southeast of the country's capital, Colombo. It means City of Gems.

Do

 * Visit some of the showrooms where you can purchase local gems
 * Arrange a visit to some gem mines through some of the local guesthouses
 * Visit local gem market most mornings except "poya" days in Newitigala (40 minutes drive away) up to 15:00.

Eat
Local specialties include a type of palm candy.

Go next

 * Newitigala, 40 minute drive away