Discover gem mining, cutting, jewellery craftsmanship and precious-stone trading.
Where to go — our favourite places for this experience, ready to fit into a route that suits your dates and pace.
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Ratnapura
Ratnapura sits beside the Kalu Ganga in Sri Lanka's wet zone and is a centre for gem trading, cutting and the surrounding mining industry.
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Pelmadulla
Pelmadulla is a town in Ratnapura District associated with the region's gem industry and access to nearby plantations and temples.
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Eheliyagoda
Eheliyagoda lies on the Colombo–Ratnapura road and is associated with gem trading and the surrounding wet-zone countryside.
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Beruwala
Beruwala is a southwest-coast harbour town with beaches, a fishing port and historic religious sites including Kechimalai Mosque.
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Colombo
Colombo's Indian Ocean waterfront links Galle Face Green with the historic Fort and Pettah districts, temples and markets.
Good to know
Dress modestly at temples and sacred sites — cover shoulders and knees, and remove shoes and hats where asked. Opening times and entry fees change, so we confirm them when we plan your trip.
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