It's a good place for a one day hiking. We started from Colombo fort @5:55 train. Got off @IhalaKotte station arnd 8:00. The hiking trail starts exactly there. There are villagers arnd you can ask 4 help. Confirm the route whenever you see someone (mostly everyone arnd the village knows the route). There's a small Buddah statue (temple) and there are 2 ways from there on, we took the long route as the other one was a bit confusing (a villager suggested). There are totally 2 peaks, there's a vihara on the 2nd peak. There's a tap on the route to 2nd peak (near vihara). To get down better select the alternate route (not the way u came), there will mostly be someone on the vihara, ask their help. To get down it mostly takes arnd 1.30 hrs. It's a straight route you'll get to Gangoda railway station. There's a direct train to Colombo from Ihalakotte @6.30(not sure) but this doesn't stop @Gangoda. If u miss this you've to get the Polgahawela train and then from there get a Fort train. Ask the station Master's opinion. Bring as Water as possible, avoid unwanted weight, don't litter the area. Enjoy 🖤

Alagalla mountain range is one of the best one day hiking place for those who wanna visit from colombo can come by train and get down in ihalakotte railways station and go. If not get down in Pilimatalawa railway station and go to poththapitiya and hike. Easiest way is pilimatalawa-poththapitiya. From ihalakotte railway its far. But hiking experience is super. From the top view is awesome. Different type of adventure experience can get by hiking to alagalla. Take some ropes with u. There are ropes already for ur safety u take some with u. Corner of the mountain small temple is there very beautiful. Must visit if ur planning to go one day hike❤️

Most of the battles to invade the Kandyan Kingdom took place at Balana (literal translation viewing point), with the Kandyan monarchs emerging victorious aided by the impenetrable mountain formations. The famous Balana Fort which functioned as a strategic rock fortress and an outpost to Kandyan kingdom was built between Kadugannawa Pass[1] and Alagalla Mountain Range.... . . Alagalla Mountain Range is located in Mawanella which is on the borders of the Central and Sabaragamuwa Provinces. Alagalla mountain is surrounded by well-known mountains such as Bathalegala also known as Bible Rock, Uthuwankanda, Devanagala, Ambuluwawa, Knuckles Mountain Range, and Hanthana Mountain Range. Alagalla is a popular hiking destination among local travelers and a huge number of hikers cross this mountain on the Independence Day of Sri Lanka. You can see a clear view of this mountain during the Kandy– Colombo railway journey because the Colombo-Kandy railway line runs at the bottom of the mountain. The elevation of the highest point of Alagalla is 1140m above sea level. This mountain range also served as a natural defense location for nearly five centuries from 1505 to 1948 against Portuguese, Dutch, and English invasions aimed at the Kandyan Kingdom.. ❤😍

Alagalla Mountain Range, also known as “Potato Mountain Range” and translates to “Tuber Rock” in English, is situated at the border of the Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces. It is situated in Mawanella. The mountain has been used as a defense location against the Portugese, Dutch and English who tried to surrender Kandy. This mountain range is surrounded by Uthuwankanda, Bathalegala which is also known as Bible Rock, Ambuluwawa, Devanagala, Knuckles Mountain Range and Hanthana Mountain Range. The mountain doesn’t attract much of a crowd although it is great for hiking. There are two routes to get here, one being via Pilimathalawa which is easier to climb and the other being the Gangoda station route which is great for a challenging hike. The Alagalla Mountain Range has served as a natural defense location for almost five centuries which is from 1505 to 1948. A lot of the battles to invade the Kandyan kingdom took place at Balana. Due to this reason the Balana Fort, which was built between the Kadugannawa Pass and the Alagalla Mountain Range, functioned as a strategic rock fortress during this time period.

A very good place to people who love hiking. Environment is very beautiful. Some places are hard to visit. To enter the top is very difficult On the top is huge plat area. It’s better for a camping site. Wind is great. Better you can go in evening and build a night camp.

Awesome view from the top. The hike takes about 3 hours from the Pilimatalawa bus station and another 90 mins to get back. Preferred to go early morning. If you are from Colombo, take the 5.55 Badulla train.

Really amazing mesmerizing mountain range and you can easily start your trail from the near by railway station and from their you can continue to walk up the forest with lot of cool and freedom and reach the top and this is a moderate hike and the peak area can be a bit difficult for some because it is relatively having a steep slope..but when you reach the top it is absolutely breathtaking and you can even do camping and many fun activities with your colleges under the night 🌟 studded sky

Nice place for camping and hiking

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Sometimes it’s may some difficult hike to beginners. And best area to camping. Remember you need to bring some water if you camping.

Beautiful view superb for campign🍃 Little danger ⛔️

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Can go by a motor bike through mawanella rambukkana rd. Go Gangoda station road. Very steep slope difficult foot path. 4 hour warking. Superb view. Gangoda station to alagalla peak distance one way 7km. Very hard. Take enough water and food. Be careful.

Alagalla mountain is situated at the boundary of sabaragamuwa and central provinces. There are two hiking beginning points.one is ihalakotte and other one is poththapitiya . I suggest Poththapitiya for hiking origin and when you reach the top better to setup the camp in the peak. Then only you will be able to have a better sunset and sunrise view and better to capture photographs too. And you can go to poojagala peak and have a peaceful view with a temple that situated in poojagala peak. And there is a camping site near poojagala but you can't have a awesome sunset or sunrise there but I just mentioned this infor for your reference. And the alagalla is famous for leeches so u should bring some safety precautions with you when you hike. After enjoying the hike I suggest to get down from ihalakotte root it's better to reach an other best location ihalakotte Meeyanh Ella. Best of luck

Awesome experience and nice place 🏞🏞

Once you climb up the mountain, you will get to see one of the best views that a person can ever witnesses. Recommended hike for hikers

A very good place for people who love hiking. The environment is very beautiful.

One of the best mountain for camping ⛺️🇱🇰♻️

Very nice place and atmosphere, good place for camping, very big rock on the top of the mountain hiking to this very special experience, morning good view of sunrise. If you are planning for camping please take enough water and food because no water source also in December season very cold, avoid rainy days. You will enjoy a lot

Best place For Hikers. Climb on the Mountain while there Sunlight otherwise you will miss the path to the top.