Haldummulla Portuguese Fort – හල්දුම්මුල්ල පැරණි බලකොටුව
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Haldummulla lies about 175 km off the capital of Colombo at a elevation of about 1200 metres. A Portuguese fort has existed in the early 17th century between Haldummulla and Idalgashinna. Only stones outlining the shape of the base of this Haldemulla Fort fort lie within forestry in the present day. At the time of its existence, it formed a frontier post for the Colombo based area under Portuguese control. The Idalgashinna pass was a gateway to the Uva and its capital of Badulla and it was used as a staging post by the Portuguese forces.
This Portuguese Fort is built on the summit of Haldummulla hill. This fort has also being referred to as Katugodalla Fort. Since this is built on a strategic location it gives one an excellent view of the surrounding area.
A good collection of photos of the location can be found here
Also See
- Forts and Fortifications of Sri Lanka
- Ancient Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka
- Other Places of Interest Within Close Proximity
Map of Haldummulla Fort
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Driving Directions to Haldummulla Fort
There are few paths you could take to reach the remains of the the fort depending on how adventurous you feel. A good discussion on the different paths available is discussed here
Route from Colombo to Haldummulla Fort |
| Via : Avissawella – Ratnapura – Balangoda – Haldummulla Distance : 175 km Travel time : 3.5 hours Driving directions : see on google map |
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