Wahawa Hot Springs

Wahawa Hot Springs is a natural geothermal site in the Badulla District of Sri Lanka's hill country, in the Uva Province, where bicarbonate mineral waters emerge from the geological complexity of the ancient Precambrian basement rocks that form the spine of the island's central highlands. The hot springs are located in a region of extraordinary natural beauty characterized by tea plantations cascading down misty hillsides, ancient forest reserves, and the dramatic waterfalls of the Badulla area, including the famous Dunhinda Falls. The hill country of Sri Lanka, with its cool climate, rolling tea country, ancient Buddhist heritage, and the diverse wildlife of Horton Plains National Park, is one of the island's most beloved and scenically extraordinary regions. Wahawa Hot Springs offers a rare natural geothermal bathing experience in the heart of Sri Lanka's tea country, where the warmth of the earth provides a refreshing contrast to the cool, mist-wrapped highlands and the mineral waters complement the restorative quality of one of Asia's most beautiful mountain landscapes.