Kuda Viharaya

Share

Kuda Viharaya

Kuda Viharaya is situated in Tangalle in Sri Lanka. This is an ancient temple but this place has less recognition. It is also known as the Lesser Rock Temple.

About the destination

Kuda Viharaya is also known as Kuda Gal Viharaya. It is given this name is because of the 4 statues of Buddha which are carved in the rock. But all the heads of the statues are broken but except one statue. It is believed that these are broken by treasure hunters. Somehow the second cave is small and the statues in this place have long disappeared.

Reaching the destination

From Colombo

Go on McCallum Road and go on Colombo – Katunayake Expressway. Continue onto Southern Expressway and you have to take the exit from the Beliatta interchange. Turn right onto Beliatta – Walasmulla Road and turn right onto Indipokunagoda Road to reach your destination.

From Tangalle

Go on Colombo- Wellawaya Highway and turn left onto Indipokunagoda Road to reach your destination.

Travel With Dev

Published by
Travel With Dev

Recent Posts

Yakdessagala

Yakdessagala Mountain Yakdessagala is situated in Kurunegala. This is a rock where a Princess named… Read More

2 years ago

Knuckles Duwili Ella Falls

About Knuckles Duwili Ella Falls: Knuckles Duwili falls is situated at center of Knuckles-Kalupahana. This… Read More

2 years ago

Garandi Ella (Gerandigini Falls)

About Garandi Ella: In Sri Lanka, there are few waterfalls by the same name, ‘Garandi… Read More

2 years ago

Gartmore Falls

About Gartmore Falls: Gartmore falls is about 25 meters in height and located close to… Read More

2 years ago

Handapan Ella

About Handapan Ella: Handapan Ella can be translated in English as ‘moonlight falls’ and this… Read More

2 years ago

Mannakethi Ella

About Mannakethi Ella: The Mannakethi Ella is located in Kegalle district, Sabaragamuwa province of Sri… Read More

2 years ago