Sembuwatta Lake is a hidden gem in the Matale District that is popular for its lush greenery, natural spring water lake and thick pine forest. Visitors to the place can try everything from mini hikes and boat rides to refreshing swims in the pool and photoshoots.
What is Sembuwatta Lake
Nestled at Elkaduwa in the Matale District, Sembuwatta Lake is increasingly gaining popularity among locals and foreigners alike. Set amidst a dense pine tree forest and tea gardens, this spectacular tour site shelters a lake made of natural spring water, hence the name Sembuwatta Lake.
How to Get There
If you are travelling to the place via public transport, you can hitch a ride on a bus to Elkaduwa either from Wattegama or Colombo. There are also private taxis and tuk-tuk rides available. However, the road leading up to the site is not in favourable conditions, so always be cautious as you travel whilst basking in the stunning landscape.
Where to Stay
Be it a budget-friendly hotel, a wellness resort and spa, a holiday bungalow or a coveted honeymoon hotel in Kandy the likes of Hunas Falls, accommodation will be the least of your concern during your trip to this paradise-like nature site.
What to See and Do
Those visiting Sembuwatta Lake can enjoy a full day immersing and listening to the tunes of nature. Visitors to this exquisite natural turf can also try a plethora of fun activities; a boat tour of the lake, a hike to the mountains surrounded by the greenery, frolics in the natural pool, and a scenic photographic tour of the bird species.