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  • 5/5 Jazly 1 year ago on Google
    The view from on top is just amazing. It’s pretty shocking that it’s flat on top of the mountain. The climb is around approximately 4km. The vibe is super cozy and cool. Camping there was such an amazing experience. If you are a hiker definitely the first place to hike.
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  • 5/5 Asela H. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful tourist attraction situated in Laduyaya, Balangoda. It is about 3 km hike to the top of Hawagala. There is a car park and you can park your vehicles in there. If you visit Hawagala, make sure to choose a sunny day. If not leprechauns will be a huge trouble for you. If you wish you can do a night camp here. It is more existing that a just hike.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Travel Guide X. 1 year ago on Google
    Best hike and camping πŸ• experience. Such a cool climate with perfect environment. There are lot of spaces for camping. Top of the mountain is a flat surface which is having a wide angle view.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Supun G. 1 year ago on Google
    Another great experience for hikers. Hawagala mountain is situated few miles away from Balangoda town and very close to Belihuloya. You can start your hike from 'Landuyaya' village. There is a bus coming from the town so you can find transportation easily. It will take roughly 2 hours to the top and the view is amazing. Don't forget to bring water as there is no good water resource on the top.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Pasan S. 2 years ago on Google
    Hawagala is located at an elevation of 1330 m above sea level in the Sabaragamuwa Province. The nearest town is Belihuloya. It is about 4.2 km from Belihuloya town. It is a bit difficult to climb the famous Hawagala mountain for camping. There is a similar folklore to Hawagala in the mountain range in the Belihuloya area. Legend has it that King Rawana pierced a rabbit while he was on his way from 'Patupavakahinna Kanda' in the same mountain range and the mountain was called 'Ha Gala' because the hole was pierced by the adjoining mountain. There is an opinion among the villagers that the "and stone" later became the "rabbit stone". Access to Hawagala is located on the road to Pahanthuduwa Falls, 3 km from Pambahinna area. If you are coming from Colombo you can descend from Belihuloya and start the Hawagala climb. Considering the route to the top of Hawagala which starts through Laduyaya Estate, you have to climb this mountain peak through a rough path of about three kilometers. Starting from the Horaton Plain and flowing to the Samanala Wewa, the Belihuloya Oya feeds on this ecosystem and on the way to the top of the Hawagala you have to travel some distance along the Belihuloya Road. There you will also have the opportunity to visit Pahanthudawa Falls. After reaching the summit of Hawagala at an altitude of about 1330 m above sea level, Samanala Wewa, Sabaragamuwa University, and Badulla Road on one side and Patupavakahinna Kanda, Dorapeliyagala Kanda, Horton Plain on the other. Lokanthaya and Belihuloya are also composed of mountain ranges such as Dethana Gala on the other side. When going to Hawagala Peak, which is a beautiful mountain peak suitable for night camping, it should be mentioned that if it is rainy season, leeches should be treated and water should be provided below for their consumption. The morning sunrise and the misty cloud system will surely make you feel like you're living on the clouds during that time. If you are going to visit this beautiful place to have the same experience, say, "Enjoy the environment as much as you can, but make sure you do not put any trash that does not belong in the environment. Also, if there is any trash left by others, bring it down as little as possible." Then this priceless ecosystem will be preserved.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Sameera S S. 2 years ago on Google
    This is one of the most famous and beautiful places to cross in the Belihule area. A very fun hike. There is nothing wrong with leeches. No one who went here destroyed this place. If you've going, please leave this beautiful one as it is. Do not destroy.
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  • 5/5 Ptwo P. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place and we can injoy beautiful view point
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Thevapriyan S. 8 months ago on Google
    Has a nice top view, can see the Sabaragamuwa University as well. Hike is not very difficult. Has a plenty of space on top for camping.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Chamikara K. 3 months ago on Google New
    Perfect for a one day hike. Views were stunning. Bit challenging to setting up tents due to wind. Still, a great experience.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Harshana 2 years ago on Google
    Situated in Belihuloya Srilanka. Best Place to hike. Mountain top is like a flat ground. From the top of the mounrain you can see beautiful view like Galagama ella, Samanala wewa. When camping try to choose a covered area from trees. Because of the wind Is high some days. Can find water from the top of the mountain. Beautiful place to hike and do not put garbage into the nature and bring polythins and bottles. πŸ’š πŸ‡

  • 5/5 Imadh M. N. 2 years ago on Google
    Hawagala is a most attractive mountain that situated in Belihuloya and also surrounded by Belihuloya river, Aadara kandha and Hotton plains. There is a camping site too. But beware that place best known for leeches so bring precocious with you . Remember don't throw philastic or polythen

  • 5/5 Rivin P. 2 years ago on Google
    So beautiful! And the climb isn't even that hard, so worth it. Definitely would recommend

  • 5/5 Sandeep V. 2 years ago on Google
    A hike about 5 hours up and down, The top view is worth the time

  • 5/5 Travel like L. 1 year ago on Google
    The most awaited hiking mountain in my list.. the best place to camping but in future it will be banned because of the traveller’s behavior Now people are doing unnecessary things in there. Such as firing camp fire in heavy wind.. and using drugs and donot collect there wastes

  • 5/5 Shanuka I. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this place a lot . But you must bring more water. Cz there is no any water source nearby the camping area. Please don't leave polythene and plastic ❀

  • 5/5 Sajith A. 10 months ago on Google
    Best place for camping ,when u walk on the path don't miss the exact path , there is a tree which u can see the arrow to see the clear path.


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