This is Bogoda falls in Bogoda, Ketawala in
Uva province Sri Lanka. When you drive for about 3 kilometres in the Bogoda
bridge road from Ketawala town, you will see this waterfall on the road itself,
with its water flowing across the road. Since it is a road used by vehicles be
mindful when you are enjoying the waterfall. Even though this is not a famous
waterfall, you will see plenty of water in the wet season, also since this is
on the way to the famous Bogoda Wooden bridge, you will see both of these in
the same trip.
Score out of 5
1
Parking Availability
By the side of road
2
2
Wheelchair Access
Main Viewpoint – No
Secondary Viewpoint – No
Picnic Areas – No
0
3
Accessibility
Can see from the road
5
4
Facilities
Covered Sitting Areas – No
Toilets – No
Barbecue – No
Garbage Bins – No
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This video is about Denuwara Manike
train, which is the newest addition to Sri Lanka railways on late 2019 and was
put to service on 1st of November 2019. Currently it is the fastest way to go
to Badulla by train. This intercity express train known by train number 1001 will depart
Colombo Fort railway station every other day at 6:45 AM and reach Badulla
station at 3:30 PM after stopping at 11 stations on the main line. On the next
day it will be train number 1002 and will return at 7:20 AM from Badulla
station and reach Colombo Fort station at 4:30 PM, after stopping at 12
stations, making a journey of 294.3 kilometres in about 9 hours. Train will
stop at Polgahawela, Peradeneya Junction, Gampola, Nawalapitiya, Hatton, Thalawakaelae, Nanuoya, Haputalae, Diyathalawa, Bandarawela, Ella. On the way
back it will stop at Maradhana additionally.
Train consists of 2 Air Conditioned first class compartments
with adjustable seats, adjustable arm rests, individual tables, television
screens, audio jack ports, foot rests, cup holders, seat back pockets, 240
volts power outlets for some seats. 2 second class compartments with adjustable
seats, adjustable arm rests, individual tables, foot rests, cup holders, seat
back pockets, openable windows, 3 third class compartments, a restaurant car
with disabled toilet facilities and 2 identical engines in the front and back
with fully air conditioned driver and guard rooms. All compartments are having
train information display screens, music, fans, luggage holders and toilets
with sinks.
Denuwara Manike has a spacious disabled toilet in the
restaurant compartment. Normally the door of this is locked and the restaurant
staff got a key for this. It is having automatic door and hand rails for easy
access. Good size sink and a mirror is also available. There is a small cubicle with a mirror and a sink near the
disabled toilet for public use.
These types of
trains are called DMUs which stands for Diesel Multiple Units. This S14 type
powerset was manufactured by China Railway Rollingstock Corporation and was
purchased for 1845 million rupees. Each of the two 11-cylinder engines can
supply 1500 kilowatts to the train through AC – DC power transmission system
and they are connected using the train’s electricity system. They are numbered
as engine 971 and engine 972 by Sri Lanka railways department. In an engine
failure, the train can reach its destination with one operating engine.
For the first time in Sri Lanka this train has a camera
system and a Blackbox similar to aircraft Blackbox and records and stores all
the operational data with the front camera view. The train information display screen, on this train is made out of LED panel which will display train running information in all 3 languages
Sinhala, Tamil and English. It will display information such as train name,
number, start and end station names, speed, next stopping station. Engines also got fuel tanks capable
of storing 3500 litres of Diesel. Maximum possible speed of the train is 120
kilometres per hour. In the daily run between Colombo and Badulla it reaches 90
kilometres per hour in some sections of the route. To make the ride extra
smooth, these carriages are fitted with air suspension system rather than the
conventional suspension systems.
Train’s braking system is made by a German company named
Knorr-Bremse, who are renowned for manufacturing reliable braking systems especially
suited for hill country trains.
Since the train got 2 engines in the front and back, it
doesn’t have an observation compartment.
Full route fair for first class is 1700 Sri Lankan rupees, second class
is 1000 rupees and 700 rupees for third class. This train will only accept
passengers who have booked tickets prior, so you cannot just buy a ticket from
a railway station and get in. Tickets can be booked from most of the major
railway stations like Colombo Fort, Maradhana, Badulla, Ella, Kandy, Hatton,
Mathara, Galle, Anuradhapura, Jaffna. For more information visit Sri Lanka
Railways website www.railway.gov.lk.
In the video you can see,
Denuwara Manike train passing Uduwara reservoir.
Train parked at Badulla station.
Denuwara Manike going to Badulla yard to rest for the night.
Train passing the famous nine arches bridge.
Denuwara Manike passing the highest point in Sri Lanka railway line. This place is about 1898 metres or 6227 feet above mean sea level.
Another interesting waterfall in Queensland is the Little Crystal Creek falls in Crystal Creek. This is made out of 2 to 3 small cascades of water and a pool of water.
This waterfall is located about 75 kilometres North West of Townsville and is reachable in a hour of driving. The road is bit winding after turning from Bruce highway. But it is sealed all the way so a two wheel drive small car would take you there without any problems. When driving from Townsville there is a big car park about 200 metres before the bridge to the left. It can easily accommodate 15 cars so you do not have to worry about finding parking.
At the park there will be 2 boards with maps and details about the area. To reach the waterfall, you need to walk about 150 metres towards the arch bridge from the car park. The bridge is a 18.3 metre long bridge constructed in 1932. There is no separate path but can walk on the left side of the road so be careful if you are travelling with children. You can reach the bridge with a pram or a wheelchair and have a look at the waterfall. But to go anywhere near the water you need to walk down the stairs and some walking on the rocks depending on the side you start walking down. I would say it is an easy 15 minutes walk from the car park. Also you can reach the waterfall starting from any side of the bridge giving you different views of the nature, so you can start from one side and come up from another.
Once you walk down you will be able to see the creek. In the dry season there will be not much water so it will be safe to walk besides the water. Near the bridge there is a table and a bench to sit and relax and have a picnic near the water. Near the car park there are barbecue, toilet and waste disposal facilities as well as a park for children to run around so I would recommend enjoying some food over there.
Score out of 5
1
Parking Availability
Adequate
5
2
Wheelchair Access
Main Viewpoint – No
Secondary Viewpoint – No
Picnic Areas – Yes
1
3
Accessibility
Easy walk till the bridge and then stairs, total walk for about 15 minutes from car park.
3
4
Facilities
Covered Sitting Areas – No
Toilets – Yes
Barbecue – Yes
Garbage Bins – Yes