Haldummulla Portuguese Fort (හල්දුම්මුල්ල පැරණි බලකොටුව)

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Remains of Haldummulla Fort
Remains of Haldummulla Fort – Photo by Dr. Ashan Geeganage
An artist's impression of Katugogalla Fort in Haldummulla against the backdrop of the Idalgashinna pass, Gommoli kande and Balathuduwa kande
An artist’s impression of Katugogalla Fort in Haldummulla against the backdrop of the Idalgashinna pass, Gommoli kande and Balathuduwa kande

Haldummulla lies about 175 km off the capital of Colombo at an elevation of about 1200 meters. A Portuguese fort had 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 been 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

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Map of  Haldummulla Fort

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Driving Directions to Haldummulla Fort

There are a few paths you could take to reach the remains of the fort depending on how adventurous you feel.

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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