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Bathalegala

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    Attractions, Hiking, Kegalle District, SLTDA Lesser Known Attractions

    Author: Srilanka Tourism Development Authority (26 Posts)

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    Significance: Scenic value with a special Shape of the rock (similar to Sigiriya)

    Bathalegala rock, situated in Kandy, it is clearly visible when reach Kadugannawa (well famous place near to Kandy). Bathalegala is more than 1688 feet high and surrounded by its satellites such as Devanagala Kanda hallowed by the visit of legendary God Alutnuwara deiyo in the north east, Kaithankadagale and Urakanda hillocks and Montane rock, Wakirigala rock and Uthuwankanda from the north. Also it is well famous as Bible Rock because it resembles an open book.

    Getting There

    Bathalegala is situated at Aranayake in Aranayake D.S, Hathgampala GS division
    Access By Road
    Route1: Colombo –> Mawanella -> Gewilipitiya -> Hathgampala -> Bathalegala (2.5km)
    Route2: 
    Public Transport all the way up to Thalduwa is available

    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

    1. Actvities at Bathalegala: Rock Climbing , Nature Trails , Photography , Scenery , Camping
    2. Near by Attractions: Asupini Ella, Bo Ella

    Accommodation Options

    1. Rangana Rest, Kandy Road, Warakapola. 035-2267432
    2. Hotel Randiv, Kandy Road, Meepitiya, Kegalle. 035-2223100
    3. Ambasewana Walauwa, Aranayake Road, Ussapitiya, Kegalle. 035-2247769

    Look for more accommodation options in this area, search for keywords “Kegalle, Mawanella or Aranayeke” in Lakdasun forum accommodation options board

    Notes, Tips and Special Remarks

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