Ohiya is a rural village located in Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka. It is much closer to the Horton Plains National Park. The picturesque Colombo -Badulla Railway runs through Ohiya. Ohiya is in the Welimada Divisional Secretariat Division and the Grama Niladhari Division number is 62A. Ohiya is one of the most scenic places in Sri Lanka. On a clear day the view from the Ohiya Gap/Dondra Watch extends up to the southern coast of Sri Lanka.
Ohiya Cyprus Mountain (100m)
Ohiya bridge (3km)
The Devil's staircase located beyond Udaweriya Estate about 8 km away from the station.
Hill Safari close to Walhaputhanna and Ohiya, is a mini version of the "Worlds End" close to Walhaputhanna and Ohiya.
Rahangala Mountain (10km) located close to Boralanda Town
Trekking along the Railway track from Ohiya to next railway station of Idalgashinna Railway station: such are the cluster of hills, 13 tunnels are cut through the hills.
Badulla is the capital of Uva Province in Sri Lanka. Badulla is located on the southeast of Kandy, almost encircled by the Badulu Oya River, about 680 meters (2200 ft) above sea level and is surrounded by tea plantations. The town is overshadowed by the Namunukula range of mountains. Badulla is about 230km away from Colombo towards the eastern slopes of central hills of Sri Lanka.
Badulla and surroundings are highly recommended for eco-tourists as Horton Plains National Park and the Knuckles mountains are few hours away.
