About Ratnapura

Lying on the valleys between the world renowned Sinharaja Forest Reserve and Adam’s Peak, this ‘city of gems’, Ratnapura Sri Lanka, boasts a wealth of ancient gems and precious stones. Ratnapura weather is generally wet and fairly humid, giving rise to the ideal climatic conditions for the formation of these beauteous treasures.

The lovely village area of Ratnapura Sri Lanka is covered with a wonderful combination of paddy fields in the lowland valleys and rubber and tea plantations in the hillside. Village life is simple, yet the people seem to be a little superstitious. The warm, friendly nature of the hospitable locals will make you feel right at home.