Pineapples are known to be the universal sign of hospitality. So it’s no surprise that despite it being a non-native to Sri Lanka, the delicious fruit has quickly taken over the island’s cuisine and has left a significant impact on the country’s aesthetics. First introduced during the European colonization in the early 1500’s, pineapples or ‘annasi’ for the locals has inspired many artistic floral motifs during the Kotte and Kandyan periods and has become a delightful addition to the Sri Lankan recipes.
The sweet cone shaped fruit is being traditionally cultivated in Sri Lanka for over six centuries for both domestic consumption and as a minor export crop. Today the plantation is a livelihood for over four hundred families in the Gampaha district, and the many street stalls with vendors bargaining and selling the fruits along the Kandy road is a welcoming sight and makes for a worthy stop to enjoy a snack of ripe annasi cubes flavored with salt and pepper or chilli.
Among all the towns recognized for pineapple cultivation, Imbulgoda, Balummahara and Mudungoda areas along the Kandy road is the most popular for the pineapple trade. With the surrounding air heavy with the pleasant fruity fragrance, Belummahara and its plantations have caught the attention of many tourists that pause to purchase from the locals and support their cause. If you’re visiting, other attractions surrounding the area include the Henarathgoda Botanical Garden and Pilikattuwa Raja Maha Viharaya.
How to Reach?
From Colombo to Balummahara 32.6km Far away. You can choose easy way to reach Balummahara .
What You Can Do Here?
If you visit in Balummahara, there are lots of things to do & watch here. If you travelling Balummahara, you can visit pineapple garden, take photos, & many more.
Here is a long list of major things to do in Balummahara, which the first time travelers can visit and experience.
Visit Pineapple Garden
Here you can learn, how to grow pineapples, how to treate pineapple plants & many more about pineapple. Further you can also taste pineapples & buy in reasonable price.
Visit Holy Cross Church in Gampaha
Holy Cross Church is a Roman Catholic church located in Gampaha, Sri Lanka. It is part of the Archdiocese of Colombo. It is located in town area that everyone can access easily. Most of citizens well known it as the Rock Church because the outer side of the church is made by the Gneiss (hard rocks). The Holy Cross Church is also known as Gal Palliya (Rock Church) in Sinhala language () is composed from 2 words – "Gal", which means "Rock" and "Palliya", which means "Church".
Visit Pilikuttuwa Temple
Pilikuththuwa Raja Maha Vihara is an ancient Cave temple situated in Pilikuththuwa, Sri Lanka. It is located on the Gampaha - Wathurugama road approximately 3.8 km away from the Miriswatta junction and 1.6 km from the ancient Buddhist temple, Maligatenna Raja Maha Vihara.
Visit Pilikuttuwa Forest
Pilikuttuwa - classical forest monastery off the beaten track. Pilikuttuwa, which is very often spelt “Pilikuththuwa” or less often “Pilikuttuva”, can claim to be the most picturesque rock temple in Gampaha District. It's perfect example of a Sinhalese forest monastery.
Sightseeing
Balummahara around beautiful surroundings, so you can relax & spend time freely.
Take photos
You can take lots of photos. There are eye pleasing surroundings. You can take variety poses pictures.
