ALU LENA, Okkampitiya
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Description
The suspiciously named village of Alulena (alu = ash; lena = cave) lies in the upper reaches of the Kumbukkan Oya. SITUATION: According to the position N06°44': E081°23' (nima.mil/geonames accessed 16.11.2003), the village of Alulena lies at linear distances of about 10 km approximately east of Okkampitiya (note 1), and 4 km east-northeast of the Maligavila (Maligawela, Maligawila) ruins (note 2).The suspiciously named village of Alulena (alu = ash; lena = cave) lies in the upper reaches of the Kumbukkan Oya. SITUATION: According to the position N06°44': E081°23' (nima.mil/geonames accessed 16.11.2003), the village of Alulena lies at linear distances of about 10 km approximately east of Okkampitiya (note 1), and 4 km east-northeast of the Maligavila (Maligawela, Maligawila) ruins (note 2).
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Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.2 | Habessa Rock Cave | ||
| 9.2 | BUDUGALGE, Okkampitiya | ||
| 11.2 | OKKAMPITIYA CAVE | ||
| 14.8 | DAGABA GALGE, Kimegala | ||
| 14.8 | MEMINNAHELA GALGE 1 | ||
| 14.8 | MEMINNAHELA GALGE 2 | ||
| 14.9 | KOTIYAGALA VIHARA CAVE TEMPLE | ||
| 17.0 | YUDAGANAWA (Cave at) | ||
| 18.1 | KATUGAHAGALGE |