Ambuluwawa Temple, Scenic and Serene Biodiversity Complex in Gampola, Sri Lanka
Ambuluwawa temple is a beautiful and scenic temple situated on a sacred mountain in Gampola town, Sri Lanka. It is known as possibly the best viewpoint to get the magnificent views around. It has a 360 degree when you are on the top of the tower.
Reaching to the top is a challenging effort, however it is not too difficult. There are tuk tuks available to reach the complex for your convenience. If the day is clear, you will be charmed by the views and will want to stay there forever gazing all around like I did.
It is interesting to see a Church, Hindu temple, Mosque and Buddhist shrine all together in this place and it is considered as a biodiversity complex.
Ambuluwawa tower is a very attracting design and more and more you step up, it gets narrower and narrower. At the height, the feeling you get while hitting the wind is an absolute marvel. At an elevation of 3567 feet, it is visible marvelously from the Gampola town, specially from the Gampola station.
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Ambuluwawa Biodiversity Complex, Gampola, Sri Lanka - View from the tower 2017-11-15-15h04m14
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Ambuluwawa Biodiversity Complex /gampola/srilanka
he Ambuluwawa mountain in Gampola is well known amongst locals, and its unmistakable presence marks a familiar landmark characterising the region. Wherever you may go in the bustling town, Ambuluwawa looms in the distance. It is almost a symbolic part of the daily lives of the people, so much so that the expression, “you are having a serving of rice the size of Ambuluwawa!” has been in use to remark on voracious appetites. Gampola is also a region entrenched in history which rose to become a kingdom and capital of the country under the rule of King Buwanekabahu IV in the 13th Century AD.
Since the recent past, Ambuluwawa mountain has received a new phase of existence to complement its many attributes. Today its peak bears an unusual structure, that takes a spiralling white and peculiar form. Veiled in mist, it is a picture of surrealism. The ‘stupa’ is one of the many features that can be witnessed at this plateau. Endowed with a rich biodiversity and rising to a height of approximately 1,065 feet from the town it additionally acquires great depths of views that can be enjoyed along its ascent. With much to appreciate, it has now been transformed to a miscellany of activities with built sites, to make the most of the rare experience it has to offer.
Since the recent past, Ambuluwawa mountain has received a new phase of existence to complement its many attributes. Endowed with a rich biodiversity it additionally acquires great depths of views along its ascent.
From the energetic Gampola town, dominated by its railway station, the route to Ambuluwawa falls along Nidahas Mawatha, accessed by the Station Road. Gradually the ascent begins and each turn offers a varied perspective of the town, the Mahaweli River and the hilly surroundings, while the rich fauna shelters a journey that gradually unfolds. The first point of interest arrives with the “Kuttam Pokuna” or the twin ponds that are reminiscent of the original ancient ponds of Anuradhapura. A short distance ahead a seated Buddha statue that is about ten feet tall, marks a distinctly different landscape. Well manicured lawns, and ornate structures compel a stop to get a closer look. Aside from the Buddha statue, another graceful brass icon of the Buddha, a row of ten wooden shrines for the deities, hoisted on posts and a pirith mandapaya (housing to chant pirith) furnish the quiet landscape, forming a spiritual medley. Inscriptions reveal that while the Buddha statue was unveiled in 2007, the Ambuluwawa complex was opened in the year 2009.
Moving along, the path curves and interrupts a mountain as it cuts through. This large doorway frames a glimpse of what at a glance vaguely inspires images of stonehenge. The “Stone Park”, comprising of piled pillars of boulders is one of the many curious attractions to come by. From here the ascent continues right to the top, where a large gate only allows visitors to continue on foot. The familiar smell of incense, the sounds of a poosari’s blessing and the bell of a kovil infuse the air. Aside from the pooja that has commenced, all else is still and traces of the mist lace the atmosphere.
The first signboard to the premises describes what it names as the Biodiversity complex and Religions Centre; and symbols of all four religions upon the entrance gateway implies a spiritual diversity as well. Within, the towering structure of the stupa rising from the midst of an open auditorium, dominates the complex. However, the garden that lies opposite is home to a mosque, kovil, chapel and Buddhist image house and Bo Tree. I could not help but notice that the maze of hedged paths lead from religious edifice to another, interconnecting each almost symbolically. The Bo Tree that stands at the far end has incidentally been grown from a sapling of the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi of Anuradhapura. As with the stupa the Budu medura (image house) is unlike any other. Constructed in two levels, the standing Buddha statue rises high at the top level, while below houses a pavilion with descending steps.
Suspended over a stupendous view the sights encountered at the beginnings of the journey simply lay diminutively and the Gampola town was but a faint echo in the distance.
With a generous portion of pongal given at the conclusion of the pooja I made my way to explore further – a race against the gaining mist. At the other end of the complex stood an observation building that allowed generous views of the surroundings all around. It is apparent that this section of the complex is intended for just that purpose, with a second stairway structure of another unconventional star shaped design. A third structure shelters at its top, what appears to be a tribute to the Sri Pada climb or the Adam’s Peak, with the mark of the large sacred footprint within a glass display.
Ambuluwawa Biodiversity Complex, Gampola, Sri Lanka - View from the tower 2017-11-15-14h29m15
Ambuluwawa Biodiversity Complex, Gampola, Sri Lanka - View from the tower 2017-11-15-14h29m15
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Ambuluwawa Biodiversity Complex, Gampola, Sri Lanka - View from the tower 2017-11-15-14h58m55
Ambuluwawa Biodiversity Complex
When nature is combined with modern technology, the result is the unique Ambuluwawa Biodiversity Complex in Gampola, Sri Lanka.
Ambuluwawa Biodiversity Complex, Gampola, Sri Lanka - View from the tower 2017-11-15-15h00m43
Ambuluwawa Biodiversity Complex, Gampola, Sri Lanka - View from the tower 2017-11-15-15h00m43
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Ambuluwawa
Ambuluwawa peak situated in the center of Gampola Kingdom established by the great Sinhala King Buvanekabahu IV. (1341-1357 AD) was hitherto not put into any use. Height of the peak trom the mean sea level is 365 feet and from the Gampola town is 1965 feet Mayura Sandesa, the messenger poem written in the 14th Century describes this enchanting rock and the surroundings thus:
When the planets and stars disappear trom the sky and when the nectar appears in or drops from flowers on tree tops and when the sun spreads its rays as it rises over the mountain of the east, you may set off trom Ambuluwakada happily.
Mayura Sandesa (versa 25)
Ambuluwawa – Biodiversity
Biodiversity at Ambuluwawa has a more complexed expansion than that of the common examples of biodiversity. Ambuluwawa is a rock mountain but it is different trom rock mountains commonly seen in Sri Lanka . It is made of special type of rock known as “Inselberg” and is least subject to erosion caused by natural forces.
Experiments on the diversity of vegetation at Ambuluwawa are still in progress. According to the research work so far done, there are about 200 varieties of plants belonging to 80 plant families. The soil here is red or brown and belongs to the latezoic type. Medicinal plants known as ‘iramusu ‘, ‘ muva kiriya ‘ and ‘ nawa handi ‘ are the common plants grown in the area.
Surrounding the mountain there are uniformly spread ever green forests, groves of blossomed flower plants and creepers which make the breeze around the mountain cool. Panoramic view of the mountain ranges is enticing and impressive. Clearly visible mountains such as Pidurutalagala in the east, Bathalegala or Bible Rock in the west, Sri Pada or Adams Peak in the south and Knackles range in the north enrich the scenic beauty of the place. Apart from these, mountain ranges associated with Alagalla and Kadugannawa, mountains like Hanthana and Hunnasgiri and mountains in Nuwara Eliya district are also clearly visible and they add beauty to the surroundings.
There is no other summit than Ambuluwawa which is surrounded by a large number of mountain ranges of scenic beauty in Sri Lanka . The precious water of the Mahaweli the life blood of up country people and the long tracts of paddy fields fed by Mahaweli water make the
Ambuluwawa rock more attractive. Thousands of rival, houses and the crowded streets of Gampola town can be seen at a single place – Ambuluwawa and the view is unique and impressive.
New Vision
Modern development of Ambuluwawa has converted it to a reserve for folk museum based on a clear cut vision. Three tanks built on the Summit provide water down to the bottom of the mountain. Stones being an essential element of the environment the Stone Park which displays a collection of stones is a new experience. Local and foreign scholars who wish to conduct research can have necessary facilities here in a calm and quiet atmosphere. The Bo sapling obtained from the Sri Maha Bodhi grows upon the summit offering a sense of tranquility to everybody.
Beautiful entrance, twin ponds, water parks and stone parks are unique features of the Ambuluwawa summit. Herb gardens and nature bring immense relaxation both to mind and body. Spine plantations and orchards are fine examples which tell us that local agro economy should be developed. International Conference Hall is equipped with all the necessary facilities for conferences. Area above the tank is a forest haunted by deers and sambas making the environment lively. Roads with sleeps and precipices give you frightening experience. The sub-way below the summit gives you excitement. A restaurant is run in an enchanting location. “Govi Sevana” has been established for the farmers to congregate. An image house of the latest style is being constructed to place the Buddha statue made of stone. The observation room on the top of the mountain provides facilities to admire the the superb panorama. An inscription has been installed explaining the objective of the biodiversity complex. Hon. D.M. Jayaratne, Minister of Post, Telecommunication and up country Development deserves nations homage for creating this wonderful biodiversity complex with relentless pursuit.
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Ambuluwawa peak situated in the center of Gampola Kingdom established by the great Sinhala King Buvanekabahu IV. (1341-1357 AD) was hitherto not put into any use. Height of the peak trom the mean sea level is 365 feet and from the Gampola town is 1965 feet Mayura Sandesa, the messenger poem written in the 14th Century describes this enchanting rock and the surroundings thus:
When the planets and stars disappear trom the sky and when the nectar appears in or drops from flowers on tree tops and when the sun spreads its rays as it rises over the mountain of the east, you may set off trom Ambuluwakada happily.
Mayura Sandesa (versa 25)
AMBULUWAWA Central SL
Ambuluwawa is situated in the Gampola ,Sri Lanka. It is 5 km away from Gampola to hemmathagama road.Ambuluwawa is the First Multi religious centre and bio diversity complex of Sri Lanka The peak of this wounderful mountian has a buddhist temple,a hindu kovil and a mosque .
Sri Lanka is considered to be the country in Asia which has the richest biodiversity in a single area.Since the recent past, Ambuluwawa mountain has received a new phase of existence to complement its many attributes. Today its peak bears an unusual structure, that takes a spiralling white and peculiar form. Veiled in mist, it is a picture of surrealism. The ‘stupa’ is one of the many features that can be witnessed at this plateau. Endowed with a rich biodiversity and rising to a height of approximately 1,065 feet from the town it additionally acquires great depths of views that can be enjoyed along its ascent. With much to appreciate, it has now been transformed to a miscellany of activities with built sites, to make the most of the rare experience it has to offer.
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Ambuluwawa lies 3567 feet above sea level. The exceptional feature of this rock is that it has not been covered by any other range of mountains and is open on every direction.
The Ambuluwawa mountain in Gampola is well known amongst locals, and its unmistakable presence marks a familiar landmark characterising the region. Wherever you may go in the bustling town, Ambuluwawa looms in the distance. It is almost a symbolic part of the daily lives of the people, so much so that the expression, “you are having a serving of rice the size of Ambuluwawa!” has been in use to remark on voracious appetites. Gampola is also a region entrenched in history which rose to become a kingdom and capital of the country under the rule of King Buwanekabahu IV in the 13th Century AD.
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About 8 to 10 Km from Gampola town lies this Tower visible from the remote of places.
This white tower is a spectrum of joy and scerenity from the top with a flamboyant picturesque covering a 360 degree view of mountains, forests, rivers, towns and so much more.
The way to the top is easy unless if there has been a land slide that will not allow vehiclea to pass by although a walk would not be so bad to enjoy the freshness of nature.
At the entrance which is about 2km from the tower is the ticket point where a each guest is to obtain an entrance ticket whilst for the vehicle, 2 tickets will be charged.
If the vehicle is high such as a van or an SUV, its an easy drive and if you feel the car is low with the bottom possible being damaged, a walk would not be so bad or the option of threewheelers is also available for a charge of about Rs100 per person.
The top of the summit is a photographer's and nature lowers delight. Your lenses and cameras can be tested to the ultimatum.
There also is available a small snack bar that has ample drinking water and food for sale which is more like a home with seatings and sofas to rest.
To all those who are anticipating the trip, I leave you with the suspense of climbing the man made tower to the top and enjoying the scenic view for as long as you like!!!
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114 Km - Distance from Colombo to Ambuluwawa Tower.
28 Km - Distance from Kandy to Ambuluwawa Tower.
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City : Gampola
Ambuluwawa, located at an height of 3567 feet, on the top of peak that rises just four kilometers as of Gampola.
District: Kandy
Province: Central
Country: Sri Lanka
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- Ambuluwawa peak
- twin ponds, water parks and stone parks
- bio-diversity complex
- The Buddha statue ( made of stone )
- Clearly visible mountains such as Pidurutalagala, Bible Rock, Sri Pada or Adams Peak
- Herb gardens
- The Bo sapling obtained from the Sri Maha Bodhi
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Ambuluwawa peak situated in the center of Gampola Kingdom established by the great Sinhala King Buvanekabahu IV. (1341-1357 AD) was hitherto not put into any use. Height of the peak trom the mean sea level is 365 feet and from the Gampola town is 1965 feet Mayura Sandesa, the messenger poem written in the 14th Century describes this enchanting rock and the surroundings thus:
When the planets and stars disappear trom the sky and when the nectar appears in or drops from flowers on tree tops and when the sun spreads its rays as it rises over the mountain of the east, you may set off trom Ambuluwakada happily.
Mayura Sandesa.
Biodiversity at Ambuluwawa has a more complexed expansion than that of the common examples of biodiversity. Ambuluwawa is a rock mountain but it is different trom rock mountains commonly seen in Sri Lanka . It is made of special type of rock known as “Inselberg” and is least subject to erosion caused by natural forces.
Experiments on the diversity of vegetation at Ambuluwawa are still in progress. According to the research work so far done, there are about 200 varieties of plants belonging to 80 plant families. The soil here is red or brown and belongs to the latezoic type. Medicinal plants known as ‘iramusu ‘, ‘ muva kiriya ‘ and ‘ nawa handi ‘ are the common plants grown in the area.
Surrounding the mountain there are uniformly spread ever green forests, groves of blossomed flower plants and creepers which make the breeze around the mountain cool. Panoramic view of the mountain ranges is enticing and impressive. Clearly visible mountains such as Pidurutalagala in the east, Bathalegala or Bible Rock in the west, Sri Pada or Adams Peak in the south and Knackles range in the north enrich the scenic beauty of the place. Apart from these, mountain ranges associated with Alagalla and Kadugannawa, mountains like Hanthana and Hunnasgiri and mountains in Nuwara Eliya district are also clearly visible and they add beauty to the surroundings.
There is no other summit than Ambuluwawa which is surrounded by a large number of mountain ranges of scenic beauty in Sri Lanka . The precious water of the Mahaweli the life blood of up country people and the long tracts of paddy fields fed by Mahaweli water make the
Ambuluwawa rock more attractive. Thousands of rival, houses and the crowded streets of Gampola town can be seen at a single place – Ambuluwawa and the view is unique and impressive.
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???? Ambuluwawa, Situated at a height of 3567 feet above the sea level, Ambuluwawa Temple in Gampola is a magnificent structure that enthralls you with its elegance. The views of the surrounding valleys and mountains from the top of this temples are sure to leave the visitors spellbound. This temple consists of worshipping places for all four religions practiced in Sri Lanka. One can either hike/walk to the top of the temple or reach by small vehicles.