You have to
go about 2km to reach the top of the rock. You can also take the main road adjacent
from the top to the bottom or the natural pathway. The entire area is an eco
tourism destination with adventure based activities. ‘kurune’ means an elephant
with protruding teeth and’gala’ in Sinhala means rock. Kurunegala’s old name
was Hasthishaila pura, which can be translated as the city of the elephant
rock.
The
Kurunegala rock resembles an elephant a mythical legend says that when the
animals in the city wanted water during a severe drought. They were magically
turned into a gigantic rock. Thus the city is situated on a high altitude and
you will find a panoramic due to the plain land of the Kurunegala city with a
number of rocks. A marvelous aerial view of the Kurunegala city and the lake
can be seen from the top of the rock. The entire path is full of butterflies
and birds. Many people climb the rock too venerate the Buddha.
Kurunegala has
a tropical climate and a mild temperature throughout the year. You can visit
Athugala, Ibbagala, Yakdessagala and elugala along with the Athugala. It will
be though but it will be at a great climb for the family and friends. There is
and 88 ft giant Buddha statue on the top of Athugala. You can see the white
Buddha statue on the Athugala rock from the city. Devotees offer flowers and
light oil lamps at the Buddha statue. Travelers can enjoy bike rides mountain
biking races and mountain climbing. One might feel quite thirsty as it is very
warm at noon. So ensure to carry a bottle of while climbing
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