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Significance: A diverse range of cultural, faunal and human remains along with the oldest stone tools in the world
Beli Lena cave at Kithulgala was excavated and researched between the years 1978-1983 by the Sri Lankan archaeological department. The cultural deposits at the site after 25 radiometric tests were determined to be from 30,000 – 9000 years before the present day. A diverse range of cultural, faunal and human remains were excavated. Amongst the things discovered were some geometric microlithic stone tools which at 30,000 years are among the oldest found in the world, to date. There are also some bone tools and evidence of fire being used from 30,000 years ago.
Getting There
| Beli Lena is situated at Kitulgala in Yatiyanthota D.S, Mahabage GS division |
| Access By Road |
| Route1: Colombo –> (Hatton Road) –> Avissawella –> Yatiyantota -> Kithulgala –> Mahabage Road (5 km) (85.1 km) |
| Route2: Kandy –> Gampola –> Nawalapitiya –> Ginigathhena –> Kithulgala –> Mahabaga Road (5km) (65.2km) |
| Public Transport in only up to Mahabaga Road |
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
- At Beli Lena: Wildlife , Photography , Hiking , Meditation , Caving
- Near by Attractions: White water Rafting in Kithulgala, The Bridge on River Kwai, Sandun Ella
Accommodation Options
- The Plantation Guest House, 250, Kalukohutenna, Kithulgala. 036-2287575
- Picturesque Mountain Inn, 503, Thembiliyana Estate, Dehiowita. 036-2230194
- Ceylan Hotel, Hatton Road, Yatiyantota. 036-2270387
Look for more accommodation options in this area, search for keyword “Kitulgala” in Lakdasun forum accommodation options board
Notes, Tips and Special Remarks
- None
Image Gallery
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 Map of the Area (Click Map to Enlarge) |
 View from Inside the Cave |
 Waterfall Cascading over the cave |
 Waterfall as seen from Inside of the Cave |
 Excavated Area |
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