Dangling off a rocky crag, 16km northwest of Tangalla, and squirreled away among a green forest of coconut trees are the peaceful rock temples of Mulkirigala.Clamber in a sweat up the hundreds of steps and you'll find a series of cleft-like caves sheltering a number of large reclining Buddha statues, together with other, smaller, sitting and standing figures. Vying with these for your attention are some fantastical wall paintings depicting sinners pleasuring themselves with forbidden fruit on Earth and then paying for it with an afterlife of eternal torture -- apparently it was worth it! Further on up, and perched on top of the rock, is a small dagoba with fine views over the surrounding country. There is a Buddhist school for young monks nearby.
Pali manuscripts found in the monastic library by a British official in 1826 were used for the first translation of the Mahavamsa (Great Chronicle), which unlocked Sri Lanka's early history for Europeans.
Mulkirigala can be reached by bus from Tangalla via either Beliatta or Wiraketiya (depending on the departures, it might be quicker to go via Wiraketiya than to wait for the Beliatta bus). A three-wheeler from Tangalla costs about Rs 1000 for a return trip. -- Extracted From the Lonely Planet
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Kalu Dola Ella & Kalu Diya Pokuna
Kalu Dola Ella
Kalu Dola Ella in pelawatta is one of the most attractive travel destination in Sri Lanka. First you have to walk some distance through a narrow lake with knee length deep water which was really entertaining. It's a perfect location in pelawatta for anybody to get rid of busy environment and breath fresh air.
Since this is not a very popular travel destination, I'd like to ask travellers not to miss this beautiful port of call in pelawatta. Its little water stream and natural pool surrounded by one of Unesco's world heritage sites.
What a hidden beauty of the nature, Fresh air & cool, Definitely valuable gift of mother Sri Lanka.
Kalu Diya Pokuna
Kalu Diya Pokuna situated in Godamuna - Bangamukanda road, 4.3km away from pitigala. We can reach like motorbike to near this & walk around 200m into the forest.
This is curious example for hidden beauty of mother nature.