Ganthuna Caves – ගන්තුන ගුහා සංකීර්ණය

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Vehilihini Nests in the cave complex of Ganthuna

The unexplored cave complex of Ganthuna

The unexplored cave complex of Ganthuna

This is an unexplored cave complex waiting to be discovered in the remote town of Ganthuna in the Kegalle District. Ganthuna can be reached from Avissawella through Bulathkohupitiya – Undugoda – Mabopitiya or from Kegalle town through Hettimulla – Eragama.

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Travel Directions to Ganthuna Caves

Route from Avissawella to Ganthuna Caves

Through : Bulathkohupitiya – Undugoda – Mabopitiya
Distance : 50 km
Travel time : 2 hours
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