Kandalama wewa 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 wewa, a loveliest reservoir in Sri Lanka irrigate the farmlands of ; suppot fishery; supply drinking water; provide recreation and relaxation to the cultivators. On the eastern bank of the kandalama wewa ancient irrigation reservoir at a distance of 10km from Rangiri Dambulla rock cave temple is eco-oriented Heritance Kandalama luxury hotel owned and managed by the conglomerate Aitken Spence & Co. The distance from Heritance Kandalama luxury hotel to Dambulla Int'l Cricket Stadium Cricket via Sri Lanka Holidays Golden Rock Cave Temple is 14km. This wewa 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 hewn stones, piled up twenty feet high, and from 150 to 200 feet thick at the base, and a mile and one-third long. This reservoir was created by constructing a dam across the River Mirisgoniya Oya, a tributary of River Kala Oya. Today Kandalama Wewa Reservoir is an integrated water body of the grand Mahaweli Multipurpose irrigation Scheme.

Beautiful location. Several top rated hotels are located around the lake. Bathing areas are located in Several points. Background mountain views give a nice photo locations as well. A good place to hang out at evening.

If you have a 4x4 or walk it’s a lovely place to be in the mornings. Lots of birds and sometimes an elephants come there. Around the area you find a lot of hotels too

This reservoir is a very popular tourist destination in Sri Lanka.Very beautiful place.There are few safe place to bath. Kandalama reservoir has 21m high and 1600 m wide dam.The tank was created by constructing that dam across one of the main tributaries of Kala wewa , the Mirisgoniya river.

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 ft) high and 1,600 m (5,200 ft) wide Kandalama Dam. Water from the dam is used for cultivation 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. There are many hotels and guest houses located within the area of Kandalama tank. Local people bath, swim and even wash their clothes from the reservoir. But be carefull, there are some dangerous places for swimming and bathing. Always careful with the warning signs. There is a life guard police post in polpular tourist area of the reservoir.

Lovely lake, worth going if you are in Sigiriya. Pls have in mind that most of the lake does not have place to walk. We walked only on the part close to sigeriya which is road (photos enclosed). Afterwards we went to the hotel with 5 stars on a coffee and came back. The tuktuk took us 4000rupees for ride to the lake and to the hotel with waiting time.

A nice place for a bath. You can even see Sigiriya on the far back of the lake. Somewhat crowded. Litter everywhere around the bank 😥 please do not leave your garbage here. Bring them back with you.

Nice and beautiful lake. You can even see Sigiriya on the far back of the lake. Several top rated hotels are located around the lake.

It was like living in jungle facing fantastic Kandalama river. Beautiful and clam environment gives you a better chance to understand your journey ✨️ So try and see.....

Nice place with nature, place to have a bath in sigriya, and also there is a life guard also, most people come here for relaxation, I have visited there about 4 to 5 times, cool atmosphere, #visitsrilanka #sigiriya #kandalama #relaxation #nature

It has a beautiful view. An evening would be preferred

One of best hotel

Very nice location. lots of star class hotels are around here

It's a huge lake which is having a island in middle. Very fantastic place for boat trips and riding. Very good attractive scenery, which surrounded by ranges of mountains.

A large lake a little near to Sigiriya which offers very beautiful eye catching views. Many star class hotels have been built around this lake.

Very nice lake