Ravana Cave

Legend : These tunnels prove beyond doubt the architectural brilliance of King Ravana. These tunnels served as a quick means of transport through the hills and also as a secret passage. These tunnels networked all the important cities, airports and dairy farms. A close look at these tunnels indicates that they are man-made and not natural formations. The Buddhist shrine at Kalutara was where once King Ravana’s palace and a tunnel existed. Existing tunnelmouths are situated lsthripura at Welimada, Ravana cave at Bandarawela,Sena pitiya at Halagala, Ramboda, Labookelle,Wariyapola / Matale and Sitakotuwa/Hasalaka. In addition there are many more tunnels.
Location : From Bandarawela pass Ella to Ravana Cave
Access : Turn off3 Km from Ella on Wellawaya Road. Go up 2 km to Ravana Ella Temple. Trek up hill for about 2 Km
Distance and Time : Distance from Ella to the site : 01 km Time : 15 min – 01 hr walk
Note : To reach the site: The trek is 45 minutes. To spend at site: 02 hrs.