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Beli Lena – Kitulgala

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    Attractions, Caving, History, Kegalle District, SLTDA Lesser Known Attractions

    Author: Srilanka Tourism Development Authority (26 Posts)

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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

    1. At Beli Lena: Wildlife , Photography , Hiking , Meditation , Caving
    2. Near by  Attractions:  White water Rafting in Kithulgala, The Bridge on River Kwai, Sandun Ella

    Accommodation Options

    1. The Plantation Guest House, 250, Kalukohutenna, Kithulgala. 036-2287575
    2. Picturesque Mountain Inn, 503, Thembiliyana Estate, Dehiowita. 036-2230194
    3. 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

    1. None

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    Map of the Area

    Map of the Area (Click Map to Enlarge)

    View from Inside the Cave

    View from Inside the Cave

    Waterfall Cascading over the cave

    Waterfall Cascading over the cave

    Waterfall as seen from Inside of the Cave

    Waterfall as seen from Inside of the Cave

    Excavated Area

    Excavated Area

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