Kandalama Reservoir (Kandalama Lake) | Sri Lanka

Kandalama Reservoir (Kandalama Lake) | Dambulla Sri Lanka

"Spend peaceful afternoon with Elephant Safari"

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Description

The Kandalama Reservoir (also erroneously known as the Kandalama Lake) is a reservoir in Kandalama, Sri Lanka. The reservoir is created by the 21 M (69 feat) high and 1,600 M (5,200 feat) wide Kandalama Dam. Water from the dam is used for irrigation purposes in the region, extending up to Kekirawa.The tank was created by constructing a dam across one of the main tributaries of Kala Wewa - the Mirisgoniya River. During 1952 to 1957, the tank was rehabilitated by Department of Irrigation of Sri Lanka.The reservoir and hotel is situated with the Kaludiya Pokuna Forest archeological site.

Elephant Safari

Kandalama Reservoir ancient irrigation reservoir at Kandalama, Dambulla that extends the lifeline to the cultivators of the agricultural zone is located 8KM north-east of UNSECO World Heritage Site of Golden Dambulla Rock Cave Temple. Kandalama Reservoir, a loveliest reservoir in Sri Lanka irrigate the farmlands of ; support fishery; supply drinking water; provide recreation and relaxation to the cultivators. On the eastern bank of the Kandalama Reservoir ancient irrigation reservoir at a distance of 10KM from Rangiri Dambulu Rock Cave Temple.

Kandalama Reservoir ancient man-made irrigation reservoir is nearly surrounded by large hills: and in the extent, where no natural barrier had been in existence for the waters, an embankment was constructed of stones, piled up twenty feet high, and from 150 to 200 feet thick at the base, and a mile and one-third long.

Hot Air Balloon over Dambulla

The reservoir measures 4.8 KM (3.0 mi) and 2.3 KM (1.4 mi) at its longest length and width respectively, with a catchment area of 102 KM² (39.4 sq mi) and a volume of 33,300,000 M³ (1.18×10⁹ CUBIC feat). Due to its scenic surroundings, and year-round water availability, the reservoir is a very popular tourist destination in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka Holidays Attractions Around Kandalama Reservoir

UNESCO World Heritage site of Golden Dambulla Rock Cave temple: distance from Kandalama Reservoir is 8KM. UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lion Rock Citadel Sigiriya; distance from Kandalama Reservoir is 13KM.

Ibbankatuwa, a pre-historic megalithic burial site
Ibbankatuwa, a pre-historic megalithic burial site located at a distance of 3KM from the town of , [or 14KM east of Heritance Kandalama luxury hotel], is carbon-dated to period between 700 – 400 B.C. Ibbankatuva megalithic burial sites containing 2 clusters of tombs spread over an area of 1 sq.km.


Dambulla International Cricket Stadium
Cricket is located 3KM west of the Golden Rock Cave temple close to the Ibbankatuwa Wewa irrigation reservoir.

Top sights in Kandalama Reservoir

Elephant Safari
Kandalama Heritance Hotel
Kandalama Reservoir

Things to remember in Kandalama Reservoir

Bring water bottle with appropriate clothing for tropical trekking.
   • Clothing - Loose cotton or breathable fabric clothes.
   • Shoes - Good trainers/runners/ sneakers.
   • Hat - Broad brimmed hat to keep the sun away.
   • Sunscreen - Definitely a good idea in the tropic

Places nearby

Pidurangala Rock
Sigiriya Lion Rock
Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple)
Minneriya National Park (Habarana)
Kaudulla National Park(Habarana)
Sigiriya Sanctuary | Bird Watching

Hotels nearby

Heritance Kandalama Amaya Lake Lake Lodge Boutique Hotel Habarana Lodge Hotel Sigiriya

Kalundewa Retreat Popham's Arboretum Jetwing Lake Amaya Signature Diyabubula, the Barberyn Art & Jungle Hideaway

References:
https://lanka.com/about/attractions/kandalama-reservoir/
http://www.mysrilankaholidays.com/kandalama-wewa-reservoir.html