Abstract:
Hanguranketha Divisional Secretariat Division has archaeological, historical, cultural, and natural
environmental (botanical, zoological, climatic) significance. Hanguranketha DS Division belong to the
Nuwara Eliya District of the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The area is surrounded by the famous tourist
destinations of Kandy and Nuwara Eliya. However, Hanguranketha DS Division cannot be regarded
as a famous tourist destination. The general objective of this research is to propose a Sustainable
Tourism development approach to promote Hanguranketha DS Division as a tourist destination in Sri
Lanka with diverse tourism products while revealing the existing archaeological, historical, cultural,
and natural environmental significances of research area. The specific objectives of this research are to
organize a proper preservation program to preserve archaeological evidences and to preserve the
biodiversity of Hanguranketha DS Division, to develop suitable infrastructures and hospitality services
for domestic and foreign tourists and to develop the socio-economic aspect of host community of
Hanguranketha DS Division. Pothgul Maliga Maha Viharaya, Vishnu Devalaya, Pattini Devalaya,
Araththana Rajamaha Viharaya, Madanwala Rajamaha Viharaya, Wilwala Rajamaha Viharaya,
Wegama Rajamaha Viharaya, Kitulpe Rajamaha Viharaya, Ancient Inscriptions, Ambalam (Public
resting places), Annual Perahera pageant Pothgul Maliga Maha Viharaya, Vishnu Devalaya and Pattini
Devalaya, Paddy, Tea and Vegetables cultivations, Traditional rituals, Traditional foods, Folklore,
Historical background, Mountains, Climate, Waterfalls, Water streams, Natural caves, Botanical and
Zoological significances could be considered as some tourist attractions of research area. Library
survey, field research, and sample survey methods were used to collect data for this research and
Statistical analysis and SWOT analysis were used to analyze the collected data on social awareness,
satisfaction, and tourist arrivals. Hence, this research is aimed at pointing out the significances of
existing archaeological, historical, cultural, natural environmental sites and to make recommendations
to promote Hanguranketha DS Division as a famous tourist destination with diverse products and
activities which could provide satisfaction for both domestic and foreign tourists.
