Part 2 - My Travel to Pilkington Point and Ice Rock Poonagala

Part 2 - The Pilkington Point & Ellawala Falls


The road to the Pilkington point was very difficult and the road was narrow. there were huge bumps and mud pits. we had to drive very carefully to reach our destination. The time and effort were worth it. The view was magnificent. 

This is how you reach to Pilkington point 
 
😃 From Haputale 😃

Haputale -> 35 KMs in Bandarawela-Poonagala-Koslanda Rd -> Pilkington Point Road -> Pilkington Point

😃 From Ella 😃

Ella -> 26 KMs in Bandarawela-Poonagala-Koslanda Rd -> Pilkington Point Road -> Pilkington Point


Road To The Pilkington Point
Road To The Pilkington Point
The Pilkington Point
 We reached our destination. it was not a crowded place, I wish I had a Landcruiser instead of a car. I wonder how many beautiful places like this are hidden from the world. If I had a jeep reaching those wouldn't be a problem 😃 will see someday 😇

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Note To Self :

A little bit about Pilkington Point

Located 1400m above the sea level, Pilkington viewpoint can be considered as one of the best viewpoints to visit if you are around Haputale, Bandarawela or Ella area. Breathtaking views of lush green misty mountains and valleys give you ample reasons to visit this place and to enjoy the unspoiled beauty of mother nature.  

Pilkington's viewpoint belongs to Poonagala Tea Estate, which is located 32 KMs from Haputale via Bandarawela-Poonagala-Koslanda road. The entrance to the viewpoint is clearly marked; after about 20 KMs from Bandarawela, you will get to see the entrance to the Pilkington Point Road on your left (if you are coming from Bandarawela). 

From the entrance, there is about 2 KM walk to the summit. You can either walk in this marked trail, enjoying the splendid views and the chilling weather of Poonagala hills or drive to the top in a few minutes.

If you could walk 45 more minutes after reaching Pilkington's viewpoint, there is another viewpoint called Millennium Point which gives an unforgettable panoramic view of the hill country. 

Source: https://tripazing.com
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Check Out These Photos

 
Buffer Zone

🐸 They call this buffer zone, The meaning of this is it is prohibited to use any chemicals beyond this point. 


 The View Is Priceless 😮


What a view ❤️
What a view ❤️

Some Randomz 😛 

 We puff a cigarette and took some photos. Freedom and the relaxation were priceless and I cannot express it with words. After a few hours, we left the Pilkington point and went straight back to Koslanda Ellawala falls.

Welcome To Pilkington point
Bye Bye Pilkington Point 😞
The end of our trip was slowly getting closer. Our next and last destination was Ellawala falls Koslanda. At that moment we were already very tired. We came to the waterfall. It was very beautiful and relaxing. We enjoyed some beers and water was ice cold. But it washed away all the tiredness and refreshed me. I will not forget that day.


Ellawala Falls Koslanda

💜💙

Some Randomz 😃

Me and Ishika
Haha 🙋



 The tiredness and all the disappointments have gone. This magical water washed it away. I am very happy that I decided to go on this trip. The end of our trip was slowly getting closer :( 

Goodbye! The Magical Ellawala Falls.
 
I said goodbye to this lovely place and started to come straight back home. On the way, we had some black coffee and puffed a cigarette. 

End of our journey
❤️❤️❤️💜💚💛

I am really glad I decided to travel to a place that I've never been to. I will end my story with a quote by IBN Battuta,

“Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.”



Good-Bye! 😊

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