Amba Yaalu - Kandalama
Amba Yaalu - Kandalama Amba Yaalu - Kandalama
Book now
X
Check Rates and Availability

Please note that the Rupee rate (LKR) is valid for Sri Lankans only. The Sri Lankan National ID is required to proceed with the LKR rates. For more information please visit Terms and Conditions

Sri Lankan Nationality Validation

Please enter the below details

Proceed
* Your NIC or DOB information is not stored and is used for validation only

Visit Kaludiya Pokuna

Sri Lankan Cooking at its best.
Image

Visit the serene Kaludiya Pokuna, or “Black Water Pool,” named for its still, dark waters reflecting the surrounding trees and mountains in deep reverence.

This archaeological site showcases the ingenuity of an ancient hydraulic civilization, with an intricate network of artificial moats winding through well-preserved ruins. Around the pond, explore the remnants of an arama, complete with a stupa, an uposathaghara (monastic ritual hall), and a cankamana patha (promenade for walking). Discover ancient residential cells, or parivena and pasada, as well as a janta ghara bathhouse and vacca kuti lavatory, each bearing witness to a time when architectural mastery met spiritual devotion amidst nature’s tranquil beauty.
  • title

    Type

    Wildlife & Cultural

  • title

    Duration

    Approx. 2 hours.

  • title

    Difficulty

    Moderate

  • title

    What to Wear

    Light airy neutral colored clothes & good walking shoes.

  • title

    Includes

    Hotel naturalist & a snack.

Good to Know

We recommend starting early at 7.00 a.m.

If you're up for a hike, consider continuing your journey to Peetigala. Speak with our naturalist at the property for more details.

Other Experiences

view all
Birdwatching Trails at Kandalama

Birdwatching Trails at Kandalama

find out more
Cooking Demonstration

Cooking Demonstration

find out more
Sunrise at Pidurangala & Breakfast by Thalkote Lake

Sunrise at Pidurangala & Breakfast by Thalkote Lake

find out more