Maharaksahela Caves
(Ampara District - LK)
7.433300,81.550000
7.433300,81.550000
Location
Maharaksahela lies in the desolation of Bintenne (note 2) and is reached by walking towards –>Hamangala (N07°25': E081°35') and –>Mellagala (N07°25': E081°35'), but by walking further for about 4 km in a westerly direction around the base of the hills which rise for about 60 to 90 m from the plain.
Description
Brief description
There are rock caves (CEYLON TRAVELLER 1974: 251; 1983: 253) on Maharaksahela (Maha Raksha hela), the great Raksha's rock (note 1).
Documents
Bibliography 06/01/2018- Ceylon Traveller 1974, 1983.
History
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | Hamangala Rock Caves | ||
| 4.1 | MELLAGALA CAVES | ||
| 5.8 | Wauwuwela Galge | ||
| 8.3 | RAJAGALA CAVES | ||
| 14.0 | NUWARAGALA CAVE 1 | ||
| 14.0 | NUWARAGALA CAVE 2 | ||
| 16.5 | Kanaátawela Galge | ||
| 19.9 | KUTTEMALAI SHELTER 1 | ||
| 19.9 | KUTTEMALAI SHELTER 2 |