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The Handapanagala Reservoir lies between Buttala and Wellawaya in the middle of the elephant country and is well known for the elephant population and conflicts with the farming community. The area around Handapanagala was colonized in the 1960s and most people make a living out of farming and fishing in the Handapapagala reservoir.
Both sides of the Handapanagala Bund consist of rocky plains. On to top of the rocky plain at the end of the bund lies a rock pond called Kanabiso Pokuna. The drip ledge cave near the Kanabiso Pokuna has been listed as an archaeological protected monument by the Department of Archaeology.
Travelling past the bund for a few j, is the Kanabiso Rajamaha Viharaya, an ancient temple under the protection of the Department of Archaeology. At this temple, you will find rock pillars of ancient buildings and a ruined stupa which has not been preserved and resembles a large mound of earth.
To reach the Handapanagala Reservoir you need to travel 8.5 km from Wellawaya towards Buttala up to the Handapanagala Junction and and another 4 km on the Handapanagala Road.
photo and information by the curtsey of Dr. Ashan Geeganage
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| Route from Wellawaya to Kanabiso Pokuna and Rajamaha Viharaya |
| Through : Southern Highway Distance : 15 km Travel time :20 minutes Driving directions : see on google map |
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