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| Year and Month | May, 2017 |
| Number of Days | One |
| Crew | By my self |
| Accommodation | N/A |
| Transport | Pajero |
| Activities | Archaeology, Photography, Hiking |
| Weather | Sunny |
| Route | Maharagama -> Avissawella -> Maniyangama -> Thalduwa -> Avissawella -> Salawa -> Maharagama |
| Tips, Notes and Special remark |
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| Related Resources | Trip report : From Top to Bottom of Sithawaka Kingdom – Pic Journey 5… |
| Author | Ashan |
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In 2014 I did visit few sites around Awissawella and I wanted to visit those places which I couldnt.
- Yakahatuwagala, Avissawella-Panawala Road
- Maniyangama RMV, Maniyangama
- Sithawaka Palace, Avissawella-Panawala Road
- Berandi Kovil, Thalduwa
- Tomb of King Rajasinghe, Thalduwa-Meewitigammana Road
- Lenawara Cave Temple, Salawa
Early Morning I reached Avissawella and took the road which passed Maniyangama temple. Took a left turn from “Bo maluwa” junction and from there took the Koshena road and at one point parked the vehicle and started walking till I came across Premarathna mama’s house. He was ever so friendly and helpful, it was a 30 minute hike uphill from his house and the last part of the path had steps build along the rock. The best view point was beyond the towers at the summit. From the summit one could appreciate the beauty of Seethawaka kingdom.
 Gala balana gala and Yakahatuwagala |
 Yakatuwagala |
 Premarathna’s article |
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 avissawella trade zone |
 Maniyangama RMV, Maniyangama |
 near by weheragala |
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 avissawella |
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 where the queens had their bath |
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 Gala balana gala seen |
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 getting down |
After reaching back I said good bye to Premarathna and headed towards Maniyangama temple. There is one lovely caved image house which one should visit. There were paintings belonging to kandyan era but unfortunately in bad shape.
 Maniyangama RMV, Maniyangama |
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 entrance for the high cast |
 low cast entrance |
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 view from the temple |
Next stop was Seethawaka palace. Its also found on Maniyangama road and I paid a visit to it while I was heading towards A7.
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 palace of seethawaka kingdom |
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 clay |
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After reaching A7 I crossed the Kelani bridge to reach Barandi kovil. Gala balana gala and Yakahatuwagala is seen nicely from here.
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 Birandi kovil |
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 gala balana gala |
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I went further towards Thalduwa and took the Meewitigammana road for about 2Km’s. The sign post for the tomb of King Rajasinghe could be easily seen at that point on the left hand side.
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 the tomb |
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 old sports club from colonial era |
From Thalduwa I headed towards Avissawella and from there I headed towards Salawa and from the junction I took the Akaravita road to reach Lenavara RMV which was 3Km’s away. In addition to the drip ledge caves there was a nice view point too. After hanging around a bit I headed back home to end my quick visit to Avissawella.
 Lenawara Cave Temple, Salawa |
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 cave image house |
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 a cave |
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 another cave |
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 view point |