Haldummulla lies about 175 km off the capital of Colombo at a elevation of about 1200 metres. The Portuguese fort of Haldummulla existed in the early 17th century between Haldummulla and Idalgashinna.
Hidden beside Bogoda Rajamaha Viharaya, the Bogoda Bridge is Sri Lanka’s only surviving wooden bridge from the Kandyan era. Built without nails and roofed with tiled shelter, it spans Gallanda Oya and guards ancient caves, legends of King Walagamba, and forgotten pilgrim routes.
Ampitiya Rajamaha Viharaya lies 25kms away from Badulla on the hills of Namunukula. The temple was established some 200 year ago but there ruins indication a history going as far as king Walagamba ( 1st century) .
