MELLAGALA CAVES
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Description
A group of another so-called rock caves (CEYLON TRAVELLER 1974: 251; 1983: 253). SITUATION: (CEYLON TRAVELLER 1974: 251; 1983: 253): In the desolation of Bintenne (note 1), the rocky outcrops of Mellagala (note 2) rise for about 60 to 90 m from the surrounding plains. APPROACH: Best reached from Uhana (N07°22': E081°38') by proceeding 6.5 km to Kohombana (note 3) and then 4 km along a cart track. Leave this track, turn left and walk over the plain to the rocky ourcrops.A group of another so-called rock caves (CEYLON TRAVELLER 1974: 251; 1983: 253). SITUATION: (CEYLON TRAVELLER 1974: 251; 1983: 253): In the desolation of Bintenne (note 1), the rocky outcrops of Mellagala (note 2) rise for about 60 to 90 m from the surrounding plains. APPROACH: Best reached from Uhana (N07°22': E081°38') by proceeding 6.5 km to Kohombana (note 3) and then 4 km along a cart track. Leave this track, turn left and walk over the plain to the rocky ourcrops.
Documents
Bibliography 06/01/2018- Ceylon Traveller 1974, 1983.
History
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | Hamangala Rock Caves | ||
| 4.1 | MAHARAKSAHELA CAVES | ||
| 9.2 | WAUWUWELA GALGE | ||
| 9.3 | RAJAGALA CAVES | ||
| 17.1 | KUTTEMALAI SHELTER 1 | ||
| 17.1 | KUTTEMALAI SHELTER 2 | ||
| 18.1 | NUWARAGALA CAVE 1 | ||
| 18.1 | NUWARAGALA CAVE 2 | ||
| 20.6 | KANAÁTAWELA GALGE |