Bible Rock

#39 among destinations in Sri Lanka

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Bible Rock is a mountain near Aranayake in Kegalle District in central Sri Lanka. It is known as the "Bible Rock" as its surface resembles a book/bible. Due to its prominent flat top surface, it resembles the more famous Sigiriya citadel located more north of it. ()

Local name: බතලේගලElevation: 2198 ftCoordinates: 7°11'22"N, 80°26'3"E

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KegalleSri Lanka

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Bible Rock – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Beligammana Raja Maha Vihara, Alagalla Mountain Range, Balana Fort, Kadugannawa.

4.4 miN
Temple
Beligammana Raja Maha Vihara
112 min walk • Beligammana Raja Maha Vihara is a Buddhist temple situated in Mawanella, Kegalle District, Sri Lanka. It is lies on the Colombo – Kandy main road, approximately 1 km away from the Mawanella town.
4.5 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Alagalla Mountain Range
115 min walk • Alagalla Mountain Range is situated at the boundaries of the Central and Sabaragamuwa Provinces in Sri Lanka.
6.3 miNE
Forts and castles
Balana Fort
160 min walk • Balana Fort was built by the Kingdom of Kandy near Alagalla Mountain Range, Sri Lanka. It was a strategic rock fortress and an outpost for the kingdom.
6.8 miNE
Town
Kadugannawa
175 min walk • Kadugannawa is a town in Kandy District in the Central Province of Sri Lanka, governed by an Urban Council. It is located along the A1 road west of Peradeniya. The town is served by Kadugannawa Railway Station and has the Kadugannawa Central College.