Ambuluwawa Mountain Hill
Ambuluwawa Tower is located in the suburbs of Gampola
Town in Sri Lanka. There has been an increased popularity in recent times
especially due to the breathtaking views you can experience when you climb to
the top of the Ambuluwawa Tower. It is also known for its narrow
spiral staircase which some visitors find challenging to climb. It is one of
the coolest places to visit in Sri Lanka if you are up for the challenge.
Ambuluwawa
Mountain
Ambuluwawa mountain peak has a height of 3567 feet above sea level. It
is located over 1000 feet above from the Gampola Town. The tower is located on
the summit of the mountain peak. Since there are no other mountains in the
surrounding area and due to its unique location, Ambuluwawa Tower gets an
undisturbed view from far away and vice versa. The tower is visible from
Gampola Train Station.
Ambuluwawa Tower
The 48 meters tall, cone-shaped tower houses the Stupa (Pagoda) of
the Buddhist Temple. As you climb up, it has several viewing platforms for you
to enjoy the stunning views. The staircase gets narrower as you go up. The
spiral staircase will be a challenging one to climb if you are not comfortable
with heights.
Getting there:
Nearest Town: Gampola
You can travel by train to visit Ambuluwawa Tower. Gampola is
the nearest train station.
It is advisable to hire a tuk-tuk/taxi from Gampola if you are
getting there by public transport.
Gates open at 8.30 am.
The distance from the entrance to the mountain peak is about 2.5
-3 km. You can take your car, hire a TUK TUK or walk to the top.
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