Narangala Mountain is located in Thangamalai estate in Badulla district of Uva province.
This mountain is very precious to Uva province and is located at 1500 meters (Approximately) above sea level.
At night, the visible wonderful universe
To be able to observe the universe with the naked eye at night of the new moon
Narangala Mountain itself can be called a strange sight. The specialty here is, the specialty of this is,
– Being able to observe the universe with the naked eye at new moon night
– There is a very small plain on the top of the mountain.
– Consisting of stillness.
– Presence of New Moon
On the basis of these facts, a scientifically high view can be seen.
At Narangala Mountain, you can observe the beautiful universe through the high sky without any hindrance as any light from the ground level reaches your eyes and the light of the moon does not reach the earth. The experience is very beautiful.
Narangala Mountain to you,
• If you are a party related to astronomy, Narangala Kanda is a laboratory where you can find new data and information.
• If you are a tourist, you have the opportunity to see with your own eyes the objects that exist in the universe consisting of various colors.
A great place to spend a fun night… If you are coming here for an overnight stay please bring the following.
– 2.5 liters of water per person
– It is better if the necessary food is dry.
– Necessary tents
– Suitable clothing to keep warm
– A bag to put the waste material
If you are coming from Ella, then Kumbalwela Junction, then Dowa, then Demodara, turn left from Haliela town and take bus route No. 312 (Badulla Haliela Katawala). You can reach the foot of Narangala Mountain by following the jungle path in Katavala.
There are many legends associated with the mountain.
• The main wooden pillars of Bogoda wooden bridge
At that time, the villagers had gone from Narangala Mountain to make the two main wooden pillars of Bogoda wooden bridge and other things. But even if they could cut the trees, they could not bring them. Later in the morning those big trees had come near Bogoda temple..
• The existing tunnel in Bogoda temple
It is possible to go to Narangala Mountain through the tunnel in Bogoda temple
• That the Lord Buddha came to lay Sri Patula
In the town of Badulu, which can be seen from below, it is said that the Buddha did not bury Siri Patula because the farmers used to work with buffaloes even after 4 in the evening, and it is related to the butterfly class.
Come and enjoy this experience. A small request, when you come and go, don’t forget to leave something for future generations