e gems found are the ruby and sapphire (plain and star varieties), cat's eyes, alexandrite, topaz, amethyst, aquamarine, tourmaline, garnet, zircon and a host of others. Rubber and tea estates are also an attraction. Visits to see the production of Sri Lanka's two leading export commodities are worthwhile. The Ratnapura town has a splendid view of Adam's Peak on the eastern horizon, and is surrounded by densely forested hills. The Gemological and National Museum located in Ratnapura demonstrates the cutting and polishing of stones. |
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Visitors Most Rated Property of the Sri Lanka ..
The most picturesque in the world. Soft sound of waves lapping in to the beach, endless strip of white sandy beaches.
Sri Lanka's famous historical sites have become the staple of many a travel programme - Sigiriya.
The Sri Lankan highlands enhance the country's richly-varied landscape. Only a few hours from the coast, here is a land of rushing waterfalls.