Fa-Hien Lena (Pahiyangala Cave)
One of Asia's largest natural rock caves, it is the site of a 37,000-year-old prehistoric human settlement and Buddhist temple.

πŸ“œ Largest natural rock cave in Sri Lanka, home to a Buddhist temple.
πŸ” Site of significant archaeological discoveries, including 37,000-year-old human remains.

Why Go

πŸ—Ώ Explore a mammoth cave with a 40-foot reclining Buddha statue, one of Asia's largest
πŸ›οΈ Discover ancient archaeological finds and a Buddhist temple
πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Popular for school trips and picnickers
πŸ¦‡ See a real bat cave inside

Why Avoid

⚠️ 20-minute walk up stone steps without railing, some jagged edges
🚫 Not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers due to difficult path
🚫 Natural tunnels blocked due to ongoing archaeological research

Tips

πŸš— Easily accessible by car from Kalutara and Horana, about 40km from Colombo.
πŸ‘€ Visit the excavation pit open to visitors
πŸ‘Ÿ Wear comfortable shoes for the stony path and natural steps.
πŸ’‘ Step carefully in the bat cave to avoid bats

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