Kondagala (Loolcandura Estate)

Kondagala (Loolcandura Estate)

Kondagala is a mountain, which lies in the Loolcandura Estate in the Kandy district of Sri Lanka. The summit elevation of Kondagala mountain is 150 m (492 ft) and 200 m (656 ft) long.

BY Palitha Weerawansa

Kondagala is a beautiful and appealing mountain located in Sri Lanka's first commercial tea estate, Loolcandura. It was owned by Sir James Taylor in the eighteenth century; he is a well-known British trader who has done a lot for Sri Lanka.

Because of the rocky plain's 90-degree slope, Kondagala is a very dangerous mountain. It is approximately 200m long and 150m high. Please be cautious when you reach the summit because the wind is extremely strong. Many mountains can be seen, including Hanthana and Gampola. Because the vast rocky plain is shaped like a flatbed, it can accommodate more than 100 people without the use of a camping tent.

It is very easy to get there from Kandy- Galaha because the surroundings are so beautiful to Delthota. And from the main junction in Delthota town, there is a road that leads to Loolcandura, which is surrounded by beautiful scenery. On the way to Loolcandura, we can see the massive Kondagala range.

Route to Kondagala

Along the way, there will be name boards for James Taylor's well and Seat; turn right onto the gravel road and proceed a few meters. The road will then be blocked by a gate. The ticket will only charge for the vehicle. Following that, you must travel approximately 4-6 kilometers to the estate's end, where the road becomes 2 feet narrow. Before that, there is a name board for the well and the seat.

Turn left to reach the bungalow ruins and well. The road may be closed. As a result, you must park your vehicle on the estate road and walk about 200 meters to the bungalow ruins. There is a small footpath on the right side of the bungalow that leads to the end of the tea estate and the jungle. The hike to the top of Kondagala Mountain takes about 15 minutes.

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