Trip Planner:   Asia  /  Sri Lanka  /  Central Province  /  Kandy District  /  Kandy  /  Alagalla Mountain Range

Alagalla Mountain Range, Kandy

4.9
#3 of 8 in Nature in Kandy District
Mountain · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
Alagalla (Sinhala: අලගල්ල, literal translation: Tuber rock) Mountain Range is situated at the boundaries of the Central and Sabaragamuwa Provinces in Sri Lanka. Along with the surrounding Bathalegala (බතලේගල) also known as Bible Rock, Uthuwankanda (උතුවන්කන්ද), Devanagala (දෙවනගල), Ambuluwawa (අම්බුළුවාව), Knuckles Mountain Range and Hanthana (හන්තාන) Mountain Range, Alagalla mountain has served as a natural defense location for nearly five centuries (1505–1948) against the Portuguese, Dutch and English invasions aimed at the Kandyan Kingdom.
Work out when and for how long to visit Alagalla Mountain Range and other Kandy attractions using our handy Kandy trip app.
Source
Create an itinerary including Alagalla Mountain Range
© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors

Tours to Alagalla Mountain Range

FROM $255 BOOK WITH VIATOR Saradiyel Village Trail And Alagalla Mountain Trekking From Kandy
Duration: 2 days
Tours from $255 »

Alagalla Mountain Range reviews

Rate this attraction
TripAdvisor traveler rating
TripAdvisor traveler rating 4.5
22 reviews
Google
4.8
TripAdvisor
  • By Kavindu M
    Alagalla and pujagala are 2 peaks situated at the boundaries of the Central and Sabaragamuwa Provinces in Sri Lanka. We had a nice trek over there within a day. we started the journey from kandy and.....  more »
  • By chamalthecamel
    This is a great one day hike for anyone who lives in Colombo or Kandy or within that radius. You can easily take the train and get down at the Ihala Kotte train station and start the hike. If you are....  more »
See more on TripAdvisor »
Google
  • By Rochana Degaldoruwa
    Wasn't an easy climb but it was all worth it! The view was amazing!
  • By Ayesha Kulathunga
    Bit hard for a hiking beginner. But it's worth to try because of the view. Be really careful, it's slippery there. and beware of leaches
See more on Google »

Plan your trip to Kandy

  • Get a personalized trip
    A complete day by day itinerary
    based on your preferences
  • Customize it
    Refine your trip. We'll find the
    best routes and schedules
  • Book it
    Choose from the best hotels
    and activities. Up to 50% off
  • Manage it
    Everything in one place.
    Everyone on the same page.

Popular things to do in Kandy

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic ©
Religious Site
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
4.2
Duration: 2h 30 min
Kandy Lake ©
Water Body
Kandy Lake
3.9
Duration: 1 hour
Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha Statue ©
Monument
Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha Statue
3.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
Pearly Gates Lanka ©
Safari
Pearly Gates Lanka
5.0
Duration: 4 hours

Side trips from Kandy

Royal Botanical Gardens ©
Garden
Royal Botanical Gardens
Peradeniya
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage ©
Nature / Park
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Pinnawala
2.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
Elephant Freedom Project ©
Nature / Park
Elephant Freedom Project
Kegalle
4.7
Duration: 8 hours
MERVEILLES DU SRI LANKA ©
Golf Course
MERVEILLES DU SRI LANKA
Colombo
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min

Hidden gems in Kandy

Kandy Garrison Cemetery ©
Cemetery
Kandy Garrison Cemetery
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
©
Rail Tour
Rail Tours
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
Udawattekele Sanctuary ©
Nature / Park
Udawattekele Sanctuary
4.1
Duration: 4 hours
Hanthana Mountain Range
Nature / Park
Hanthana Mountain Range
5.0
Duration: 4 hours

Tours in Kandy

©
Walking tour
Walking tours
4.9
Duration: 8 hours
©
Off-Road Tour
Off-Road Tours
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
©
Photography Tour
Photography Tours
4.9
Duration: 8 hours
©
Canyoning / Rapelling Tour
Canyoning & Rappelling Tours
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min

Shopping in Kandy

Prestige Selections - Batiks, Handicrafts and Gift Items ©
Gift & Specialty Shop
Prestige Selections - Batiks, Handicrafts and Gift Items
5.0
Duration: 30 minutes
Earth Bound Creations Showroom
Gift & Specialty Shop
Earth Bound Creations Showroom
5.0
Duration: 30 minutes
Sriya & Daya Curio Shop ©
Antique Store
Sriya & Daya Curio Shop
4.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
Selyn ©
Gift & Specialty Shop
Selyn
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min

Nearby attractions in Kandy

Kadugannawa Tea Factory ©
Coffee / Tea Tour
Kadugannawa Tea Factory
3.6
Duration: 2h 30 min

Don't Miss a Thing. See & Do More.

Trips to Alagalla Mountain Range by other users

60 days in Sri Lanka BY A USER FROM SAUDI ARABIA Sigiriya Pinnawala Kandy 22 days in Kandy BY A USER FROM SRI LANKA Canyoning & Rappelling Tours Kandy Lake Kandy view point 37 days in Kandy BY A USER FROM SRI LANKA World Buddhist Museum Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic Kandy Garrison Cemetery 27 days in Sigiriya, Kandy & Colombo BY A USER FROM INDIA Sigiriya Kandy Colombo 59 days in Indonesia, Vietnam & Sri Lanka BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA Komodo National Park Ubud Gili Trawangan 38 days in Sigiriya, Kandy & Colombo BY A USER FROM INDIA Sigiriya Kandy Colombo