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Megoda Kalugamuwa Ambalama is an ancient wayside that rests on the route to to Gampola through Hindagala, about 13 km from Kandy city. The ambalama sits in the middle of a picturesque paddy field on the banks of Mahaweli River in the Kalugamuwa area.
To reach this Ambalama, take the Galaha Road from Peradeniya and take the right fork towards Gampola at Hindagala. The left falk goes towards Galaha. Travel 4.1 km on this road where you will find a narrow road to the right (Kalugamuwa road) which will lead to Gelioya town across the Mahaweli River. This is a small four-way junction.
Travelling about 250 meters on this road will bring you to the bridge over the Mahaweli River. From here you need to walk 650 meters over paddy fields to reach this ambalama.
No other information is available on this ambalama.
Also See
- List of Ambalama’s in Sri Lanka
- Ancient Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka
- Other Places of Interest Within Close Proximity
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| Route from Kandy to Megoda Kalugamuwa Ambalama |
| Distance : 13 km Travel time : 30 mins + 10 mins walking Time to Spent : 15-30 mins Driving directions : see on google map |
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