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Significance: Situated in a mountain ring like in basin
King Valagambah in his efforts to promote Buddhism commissioned the building of many temples. Devanagala Raja Maha Viharaya on the Devanagala rock is one such temple. The western side has the famous “Balana” pass, famed for its ability to trap and destroy the Portuguese who attacked the Hill Capital time after time. A little below is the shape of a white dagoba or sthupa situated on top of a circular rock. This is the Devanagala Viharaya. The climb from the bottom will take about 45 minutes.
Getting There
| Devanagala Raja Maha Viharaya is situated at Hemmathagama Road, Dewanagala in Aranayake D.S, Dewanagala GS division |
| Access By Road |
| Route1: Colombo –> (kandy Road) –> Mawanella (78km) –> Hemmathagama Road (3km) |
| Route2: Colombo – (Kandy Road) – Hingula Junction – Alapatha Road( 2km) – Hemmathagama Road (1.5km) |
Weather and Season
| December to February | Low probability of rain. |
| March to April | Inter-monsoon season. Higher probability of rain in the afternoons. |
| May to July | Monsoon season. High probability of Rain when Monsoons are active. |
| August, September | Can be quite dry. |
| October, November | Inter-monsoon season with high probability of tropical depressions. High probability of rain. |
Attractions and activities
- Activities at Devanagala Raja Maha Viharaya: Scenery , Photography , Hiking , Pilgrimage , Camping
- Near by Attractions: Danakirigala Raja Maha Viharaya, Asupini Ella
Accommodation Options
- Ambasewana Walauwa, Aranayake Road, Ussapitiya, Kegalle. 035-2247769
- Hotel Sadeepa, Ganetenna, Hingula. 035-2240760
- Kurulu Kele Inn, No.17, Albert Senavirathne Mw, Kegalle. (035-2222596)
Look for more accommodation options in this area, search for keywords “Kegalle, Aranyake” in Lakdasun forum accommodation options board
Notes, Tips and Special Remarks
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