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Uthuwan Kanda – Saradiel Hideout

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

    Author: Srilanka Tourism Development Authority (26 Posts)

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    Significance: The hiding place of ancient Singhalese hero “Suura Saradiel”

    The place is famously known as the hide out of Deekirikevage Saradiel alias Utuwankande Sura Saradiel. He was a gang leader and outlaw who rebelled against the British authorities during the colonial rule. He is a bandit who became a legendary figure in Sri Lanka also known as the “Robin Hood of Sri Lanka”. Some Sri Lankan scholars place him in the context of creating a regional insurgency against the British Colonial rule rather than a manifestation of local lawlessness or economic injustice.

    Getting There

    Uthuwan Kanda is situated at Mawanella in Mawanella D.S, Uthuwankanda GS division
    Access By Road
    Route1: Colombo –> (Kandy Road) –> Uthuwankanda Junction –> Turn Left –> Uthuwana Road (1km)

    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. Activities at Uthuwan Kanda: Rock Climbing, Photography , Village Tourism , Nature Trails
    2. Near by  Attractions:  Saradiel Village, Bo Ella, Dedimunda Devalaya – Aluthnuwara

    Accommodation Options

    1. Ambasewana Walauwa, Aranayake Road, Ussapitiya, Kegalle. 035-2247769
    2. Hotel Randiv,Kandy Road, Meepitiya, Kegalle. 035-2223100
    3. Kurulu Kele Inn, No.17, Albert Senavirathne Mw, Kegalle. (035-2222596)

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

    Notes, Tips and Special Remarks

    1. None

    Image Gallery

    The Summit

    The Summit

    View from Uthuwan kanda

    View from Uthuwan kanda

    View from Uthuwan Kanda

    View from Uthuwan Kanda

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    Cave at the top

    Cave at the top

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