Ratnapura

Ratnapura is the capital city of Sabaragamuwa province in Sri Lanka. Well known as the city of gems and has a history of a long established industry of precious stone mining including rubies, sapphires and other gems. Many foreign royalties adorn jewellery with gems originating this city. Other than gem mining, the city is known for rice and fruit cultivation. Large plantations of tea and rubber also surround the city. Tea grown in this region is called low country tea. Sinharaja forest reserve, Udawalawe national park, Kitulgala and Adam’s peak are some of the locations in this region, popular among tourists and locals