Travelling from Mawanella to Aranayake, and then 2½ kilometres from the Aranayake junction via Horewala to Salawa by road, you will find the Arama Rajamaha Viharaya on slightly elevated ground next to the Maha Oya (Ma Oya). Between the mountains on the right, you can see the Asupini Ella Falls.
The natural cave with petroglyphs in Urakada was first discovered by the former Director General of Archaeology, W.H. Wijayapala in 1983. Petroglyphs also called rock engravings which have been achieved using some form of sharp instrument, on the face of a rock or a cave wall. In Sri Lanka, only seven such sites have been discovered.
Nestled within the picturesque paddy fields of Parambe, a quaint ambalama stands as a charming refuge in Kegalle District. This delightful structure, adorned with simplicity, boasts a square design with short walls. Providing convenient seating, the ledges along the walls offer respite for weary travellers.
Alagalla Ambalama situated in the midst of a paddy field serves as a crucial gathering point for many individuals, offering respite and relaxation during farming activities. Both children and adults travelling to Kalpitiya via Alagalla frequently seek shelter in this Ambalama when it rains. The residents are urging responsible parties to take action to preserve and maintain this essential structure for the benefit of the community.
Upon examining the ruins present, it appears that the Ganegoda temple follows the architectural style of South India. While there are hints suggesting it might have originally been a three-storied structure, what remains today is a modest, small-scale temple.
Prehistoric Beli Lena Caves lies upon a steep path on the hillside inside from a ledge that looks down over a breathtaking view of rubber plantations of Kitulgala estate close to Kitulagala,
One of the villages within the Paranakuru Korala is Kehelpannala, also known as Keselpannala. According to historical accounts, a Brahmin named Divakara from India, accompanied by two disciples, settled in this village and made it their home. It is said that the village derived its name, Kehelpannala, from the practice of using banana leaves for constructing dwellings.
While building the Central Expressway between Colombo and Kandy, a discovery was made of ruins of two ancient stupas which has never been reported before. The site lies in Rambukkana Miniyampitiya area in Kegalle District.
There is a stone staircase with 100 steps leading from the temple grounds to reach this cave temple. The cave temple is built under a rock that protrudes from the mountain. The len viharaya (cave temple) is 43 feet 8 inches long. To the south of the temple building is a small stupa inside the cave. The len viharaya has both front and side entrances.
Walalgoda Ambalama is located in Rambukkana 4.5 km away from the town surrounded by lush paddyfields overlooking mountains. This is a simple square structure built of brick and mortar. The four half walls on the four sides are thick, suitable to seat on the wall. There is one opening to enter the Ambalama.
Turning north from Godakawela town on the Pelmadulla – Pallebedda road and traveling 7 km along this road, Ammaduwa Devalaya is found on a small hillock to the left. This devalaya has been established in 1452, during the reign of king Parakramabahu VI of Kotte kingdom.
Accroding to H.C.P. Bell in Kegalle Report, this Pattini Devalaya is one of the oldest in the Kegalle district. The devalaya has Sannasa which carries this devalaya to the time of King Gajabahu I (112-134 CE)
Mawanella Molligoda Pinkumbura Ambalama is a small square stone Ambalama. This is known as Devatakumbure Ambalama and Heenatipana Ambalama. Standing in the midst of a lush paddy field, this stone-built Ambalam is a beautiful sight.
Udugama Sri Sunethrarama Tampita Viharaya was declared as a protected archaeological monument by the gazette dated 1st November 1996. According to Yatawara S (2009), this temple belongs to the era of Rajasinghe II. The paintings and the statues are well preserved.
Tholangamuwa Ambalama is a brick and mortar rectangular structure with 4 brick pillars holding the roof and 2 wooden pillars at the entrance. A short wall is built around the ambalama and the top half is exposed. The roof is tiled with clay calicut tiles (Rata Ulu). The ambalama is built at the road elevation.
Thunthota Alawala Ambalama is built with 4 pillars holding the roof and 2 wooden pillars at the entrance. The structure stands alone a land covered in tall grass and weed growing all over.
The Amblama lying close to the Ambulugala Viharaya could be old as the temple. Seven pillars hold roof of the structure. Out of which five are stone pillars and other two concrete. In 2019, this ambalama was completely disassembled and the repaired. Parts of stone pillars which had damages has been removed and completed in concrete.
Kiuldeniya Ambalama is a old way side rest in Kiuldeniya village in Kegalle District. To reach this wayside rest, you need to reach Galapitamada jucntion either from Ruwanwella in south or from Warakapola in north. From Galapidamada, take the Dedigama/Nelundeniya road (B540) for 1.5 km and reach Alpitiya Junction. From this point take the Kiuldeniya road for 650 meters to reach the structure.
This Makadawara ambalama is quite large. This is a rectangular building 20 feet long and wide, its roof rests on four huge octagonal pillars. This ambalama was originally located in the middle of a paddy field, but the area where the ambalama is now highly populated with houses.
Welanda waterfall lies on a small stream thus there is never lot of water even during the raining season. It almost dries up during the dry season and not worth the visit. Although there is not much water, this water falls over a wide rock edge creating a thin but wide vail during the raining seasons.
