Year and Month | February, 2016 |
Number of Days | Two |
Crew | 5 with Karandagolle Sugatharansi Himi |
Accommodation | Rakkiththakanda Ancient Temple- Karandagolla |
Transport | Motor Bicycles |
Activities | Cave Exploring, Wildlife, Photography, Hiking |
Weather | Excellent |
Route | Colombo -> Avissawella -> Ratnapura -> Balangoda -> Bandarawela -> Kumbalwela Junction -> Ella -> Karandagolla and return on same route |
Tips, Notes and Special remark |
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Related Resources | Trip reports : Nil diya pokuna |
Author | MSRF |
Comments | Discuss this trip report, provide feedback or make suggestions at Lakdasun Forum on the thread |
We travelled to Karandagolla Cave on last week. And I like to share some feelings that I really experienced from there.
Also most of people/FB pages/ Web sites distributing so many incorrect and wrong details about that.
1. This cave is situated at Karandagolla, Ella. The name of the cave is not “Ravana Cave”
2. There are no 18 gates. or any things related to the King Ravana.
3. No need to carry water, because the Water at the pond is truly good and healthy.(by Expereince), bathing is also safe and clear.
4. Do not wear shoes/ slipers or any, just go from naked foot.
5. Try to go a small group, maximum 5 people without the guide.
6. You should have a guide at the first time, but you can go alone from the second time.
7. There are no bats around your path way, they are lived at the deep underground.
8. Do not wear denims/ trousers, any uncomfortable dresses, just a old t-shirt and three quater is totally enough.
9. There are no any breathing problems or any deseases around there.
10.Normal LED torch is also enough, just try to carry one torch per person.
11. Before you go just browse the google and learn about Rock Climbing/ Abseiling techniques and methods.
12. No need to use a rope, every step we can go without any help from any equipment. Be friend with the rocks.
13.Do not keep anything on your hands except the camera and torch/ light.
14.If the crowd is in good fitness, you can go to the pond within 40 minutes.
15.This is just a 500m distance from the Entrance to the Nil Diya Pokuna.
16.The water at the pond is normal water like we drink, it’s just converting to blue color when we put light.
17.Your protection is on your hand. Every step is dangerous and could be slip. If you slipped, the death 10000% sure. So, be careful at every step and be confident on your steps.
I put this information, because I wonder this cave as the best cave to explore. This is really an adventure. Exploring this cave is dealing with your LIFE and DEATH.
I’m cordially inviting to all of you to explore this cave. But please remember not to throw garbage, empty bottles or at least a needle on there.
This cave is totally tidy place. We can build a 5 story building/ Apartment at the bottom of the cave.
We don’t use any rope or any equipment or even a guide. The thero come with us to show the path and we went there with him. We thank Sugatharansi Thero for his kind support give us to success this adventure.
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