Gem Pits & Gem Museum VisitCulture & Heritage
Gem Pits & Gem Museum Visit
See how Sri Lanka's gems are mined and polished.
Sabaragamuwa Province
Ratnapura
The City of Gems.
Best time: January to AprilStay: Half day or overnight
About Ratnapura
Ratnapura, whose name means “City of Gems”, is Sri Lanka’s centre of gem mining. Visitors can see traditional gem pits, learn how stones are washed and graded, and visit the local gem museum.
It also serves as a gateway to the Sinharaja rainforest and to the hill country around Adam’s Peak.
Highlights
Gem pits
Gem museum
Gateway to Sinharaja Rain Forest
Lush green countryside
Things to Do
- Visit the gem pits and museum
- Watch gem washing and cutting
- Drive through tea plantations on the way
Travel Tips
Buy gemstones only from reputable, certified dealers
The area is one of the wettest in Sri Lanka, so carry rain protection
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Experiences
Things to Do in Ratnapura
Tours
Package 01
Packages That Visit Ratnapura
Package 0111-Day Ancient Cities & Hill Country Tour
Highlights
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Yapahuwa, Anuradhapura, Mihintale, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Sinharaja / Udawalawe and a Bentara river cruise.
Includes
Standard BB accommodation (10 nights), air-conditioned vehicle transport, entrance fees.