Ambuluwawa - A spiralling tower of awe
Ambuluwawa has become one of the most visited sites in Gampola andis also among the top places frequently visited around Kandy. So what is itthat makes people visit this absolutely beautiful piece of wonder created byman?
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Ambuluwawain brief
Ambuluwawa is basically a bio diversity complex which includes thefirst multi-religious centre in Sri Lanka. It consists of religious sites ofall four main religions followed in Sri Lanka namely, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islamand Christianity. The Ambuluwawa Mountain hosts a tower like structure whichresembles a spiralling cone and is a wonder to watch as well as it gives aspectacular view of the surrounding areas.
TheAmbuluwawa Tower
The Ambuluwawa Tower is approximately 48 meters in height. Itstands approximately 600 metersfrom the level of the Gampola town and approximately 3560 meters abovethe sea level.
Religious importance of Ambuluwawa
Ambuluwawa is special in the sensethat it is the first multi-religious centre in Sri Lanka. It hosts a Buddhisttemple, Hindu kovil, mosque and a church. The Buddhist temple or ‘stupa’ iswhat forms the corn like structure of the Amubluwawa Tower which has thespiralling staircase that leads to the top. A Bo tree is also situated in thearea and is known to have been grown froma sapling of the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi of Anuradhapura. The ascent ofthis staircase to the top of the tower gives an amazing view of the Gampolatown below and the mountains and valleys surrounding the area.
Things to note when visiting Ambuluwawa
Ambuluwawa consists of religious sitesso visitors are requested to be appropriately dressed during their visits tothis sacred area. Ascending the tower is not recommended for the faint heartedas the spiralling staircase and views below can be a setback for kids, theelderly and in general, for those who fear extreme heights. However, for thosewho are ready to brave this journey, it would indeed be a memorable one inevery way.
A sneak peak on visiting Ambuluwawa
A large majority of people whovisit Gampola include Ambuluwawa in their itinerary. The most popular time tovisit the Ambuluwawa Temple is between 5 pm and 6 pm when the climb to the topprovides spectacular views. The average time spent at Ambuluwawa is 30 minutes.The busiest days at the Ambuluwawa Temple are Monday, Thursday and Saturday.
So keep these in mind when planningyour trip to Ambuluwawa to make sure you have a great experience with it.Ambuluwawa is a must visit site and one that you will not regret at all. Makesure to capture as many pictures as possible of this beautiful bio diversitycomplex and multi-religious site which will surely leave you in Awe. A trip toAmbuluwawa is a one of a kind of experience worth every minute spent.
Distance from Kandy – 25.2 km (1 hour 10 minutes)
Ambuluwawa is a biodiversity complex and Sri Lanka’s first multi-religious sanctuary situated in the central highlands of the country. The Ambuluwawa Trigonometrical Station, in Gampola, consists of large winding tower resembling a stylized Buddhist stupa, a Hindu kovil, a Muslim mosque and a Christian Church. It is situated about 5 km from Gampola’s town centre.
Ambuluwawa Tower
Reaching the top of Ambuluwawa one can experience the most amazing views which could sometimes be covered by the ongoing mist. However, once the mist clears off the view can be scary and freak out climbers, especially those who have a fear of heights. Do note that hiking Ambuluwawa is not at all dangerous or risky, but it would not be the ideal kind of adventure for those with a fear of heights. Avoid leaning on the railing to capture photographs especially at the top as this is extremely risky and one could easily slip off from here. Ambuluwawa is a relatively easy hike to do which gives you 360 degree views of the surrounding mountains, forests, rivers and towns.
It is an area richly diverse, with evergreen forests, blossomed flower plants as well creepers and about 200 different kinds of plants from 80 plant families including a variety of medicinal plants. Ambuluwawa is surrounded by many mountains including Piduruthalagala from the East, Bible Rock (Bathalegala) from the West, Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak) from the South and Knuckles Mountain Range from the North. Apart from these mountains many other mountains are also clearly visible from here and adds to the beauty of the area. These are the Hanthana Mountain Range, Hunnasigiri Mountain and mountain ranges associated with Algalla and Kadugannawa. There is a cool mountain breeze in the area due to this reason.
The Ambuluwawa Hill and the adjacent forest is designated as a forest reservation which is named as the Ambuluwawa ICC Forest Reservation. The history of the Ambuluwawa Temple dates back to the 13th century during the reign of King Buwanekabahu IV. It is said that the Ambuluwawa Peak was the center of the Gampola Kingdom during his reign. But there is nothing with historical or archaeological values in here.
Ambuluwawa Tower Height
Ambuluwawa is situated approximately 1,965 feet from the level of Gampola town. The Ambuluwawa Mountain stands approximately 3560 meters above sea level. The tower stands at a height of approximately 48 meters and the elderly and kids are not recommended to climb to the top of it. The mountain road runs along the serpentine surrounded by mountain landscapes, cliffs and unique plants, which cannot be found anywhere else. Interesting places to visit include three ponds, a sacred Bodhi tree, water Park, stone Park and garden of herbs.
The Ambuluwawa Biodiversity Center was inaugurated by Sri Lanka’s former Prime Minister, Dissanayake Mudiyanselage Jayaratne, popularly known as “Di Mu”, who was born near Gampola. For those going from Colombo, Ambuluwawa is situated 85 km from the capital city.
Getting to Ambuluwawa
From Kandy take the Colombo – Kandy Road and go past Peradeniya and Gelioya up until you reach Gampola. Take the Ambuluwawa ICC Road to reach Ambuluwawa Trigonometrical Station.
Ambuluwawa: Endemic species
A Study was carried out in this forest from 23rd January to 20th February 2003 by the University of Sri Jayawadenepura, Sri Lanka in which 29 endemic species were found in the Ambuluwawa Mountain.
11 mammalian species, including 01 endemic
59 avian species including 07 endemic species
30 reptilian species including 13 endemic species
13 amphibian species including 06 endemic species
13 butterfly species including 02 endemic species
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The total number is 126 species.
Out of the above 29 endemic species, 28 are nationally threatened. Moreover, there are also two nationally threatened no-endemic species.
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