KONGALA CAVES
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Description
A number of caves, ten of which have inscriptions (CEYLON TRAVELLER 1974: ?; 1983: 172). SITUATION: The rocky hill Kongala (note 1), 285 feet (87 m) high, lies four miles (6.5 km) from Kumana (note 2) as the crow flies or 7 miles [11 km] along a jeep track by-passing Bovattagala [note 3]. This outcrop covers an extensive area … Close by is a large pond, Nelumpath Pokuna, that attracts many wild animals (CEYLON TRAVELLER 1974: ?; 1983: 172).A number of caves, ten of which have inscriptions (CEYLON TRAVELLER 1974: ?; 1983: 172). SITUATION: The rocky hill Kongala (note 1), 285 feet (87 m) high, lies four miles (6.5 km) from Kumana (note 2) as the crow flies or 7 miles [11 km] along a jeep track by-passing Bovattagala [note 3]. This outcrop covers an extensive area … Close by is a large pond, Nelumpath Pokuna, that attracts many wild animals (CEYLON TRAVELLER 1974: ?; 1983: 172).
Documents
Bibliography 06/01/2018- Ceylon Traveller 1974, 1983.
History
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6 | Bovattagala Caves | ||
| 3.7 | ITIKALA CAVE | ||
| 5.6 | KUMANU VILLU CAVES (aa -) | ||
| 6.5 | BAGURE GALGE | ||
| 6.7 | KIRIPOKUNAHELA CAVES | ||
| 7.4 | KUMBUKKAN OYA CAVES | ||
| 7.6 | Bambaragastalawa Caves | ||
| 9.3 | MAHALENAMA CAVES | ||
| 10.8 | MANDAGALA CAVES |