MAHARAKSAHELA CAVES
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Description
There are rock caves (CEYLON TRAVELLER 1974: 251; 1983: 253) on Maharaksahela (Maha Raksha hela), the great Raksha's rock (note 1). APPROACH: 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.There are rock caves (CEYLON TRAVELLER 1974: 251; 1983: 253) on Maharaksahela (Maha Raksha hela), the great Raksha's rock (note 1). APPROACH: 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.
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 |