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Kuragala Ancient Buddhist Monastry

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About Kuragala Ancient Buddhist Monastry

Kuragala is a pre-historic archaeological site consisting of an early human settlement during the late Pleistocene period and ruins of ancient Buddhist Cave temple complex, dating back to the 2nd century BC, in Balangoda, Sri Lanka. The temple complex is located on the Balangoda - Kaltota road (B38) approximately 24 km (15 mi) distance from the Balangoda town. The site has been formally recognised by the Government as an archaeological reserve in Sri Lanka. Kuragala is considered as the oldest archaeological site found in the Intermediate Zone.

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Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa

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Visiting Hours

Dawn to Dusk

Entry Fee

Free

Best Time

Year-round

Difficulty

Easy

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