Budugala
About This Place
Budugala
A historic and religious site located in Kaltota, within the Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. It features ancient cave temples, ruins, and forest surroundings near the Kuragala mountain range.
Difficulty
🧭 moderate
Best Time
📅 December to April (dry season)
Safety Rating
Accessibility & Visitor Info
Accessible via Kaltota-Welipothayaya road; requires moderate hiking through forested terrain
📖 Legends & Stories
Legend of Prince Kalathitha (son of Pandya King Wickremapandya) establishing a short-lived kingdom; hidden treasures thrown into the Walawe River; underground tunnels from Kuragala; name derived from a now-missing Buddha statue on a rock.
Location
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6.510300, 80.882200
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