Travel with Cruiser: Kebiliththa Wandana

This is very sacred place. Ancient people believe, before go here, you should not eat meats or have alcohol. However, Kebiliththa situated in a hard route, very difficult to reach. We used 3 4WD to go.(Landcruiser,Defender,Nisan patrol). Worth to visit. Again, do not take this simple, if so, you will be in trouble.This is highly religious and sacred place. Kebiliththa (Kabiliththa, Kebaliththa) also known as “Siyambalawa devalaya” is considered a very sacred place among both Buddhists and Hindus. Devotees of God Katharagama come to visit this place and get blessings of God throughout the year. Nowadays with the advancement of technology, more people get to know about this sacred place, thus Kebiliththa also attracts visitors from many parts of the world.

Kebiliththa is alleged to be the spiritual residence of God Kataragama.

According to the ancient stories, God Kataragama (Skanda Kumara) had met his future wife Walli Amma at this place near a tamarind tree (“Siyambala” tree) from which it develops its name “Siyambalawa devalaya”. Devotees believe that God Kataragama resides and meditates at this sacred land. However, it is believed that Kataragama Deviyo resides in Kataragama Devalaya only on festival days or poya days and on all other days he resides in Kebiliththa..

Route to Kebiliththa

1. Pothuwil > Panama (17Km) > Kumana (17Km) > Madamathota (22Km) > Kebiliththa (34 Km)

2. Kataragama > Yala Palatupana Entance Yala Block 1 (10Km) > Yala Block 2 (20Km) > Kubukkan Oya (36Km) > Kumana Road to Kebiliththa (33 Km)

3. Kataragama > Galge (18.7Km) > Kebiliththa (30 Km)

4. Monaragala > Kotiyagala > Kebiliththa (35Km)

You have to get the permission from Wild Life Department to travel via option 1,2, and 3. Option 4 is a unauthorized way.

others

Kandy > Kegalle > Galigamuwa > Awissawella >
Gampaha > Kaduwela > Ranala >Hanwella > Awissawella

From Awissawella > Ehiliyagoda >Rathnapura > Pelmadulla > Udawalawa > Thanamalvila > Pannegamuwa > Tissa > Kataragama >

Kataragama > Yala Paltupana Entrance (Block 1/ One Hour) > Menik Gaga (Crossing end of Block one and Entering to Block 2) > Thalgasmankada > Kosgasmankada > Dematagala > Kotawenara > Kubukkan Oya (7 Hour)
Kubukkan Oya > Poththana Beach (5Hours)
Poththana Beach > Menik Gaga > Katugammana > Kataragama (5 Hours)> Galge > Kebiliththa (9 Hours)

Watch our Kebiliththa Wandana vlog

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn7Yjjr_ZpQ&t=197s

Important when Travelling (vehicles)

You only allowed to use Jeeps/Land rover or Similar vehicles. (Minimum Two Jeeps)
4WD is must
Winch needed
Mechanical Jack
Two spare wheels
A belt polyester
Extra Fuel Tank
Axe, Mamotee
Extra Battery
Needed spare parts for vehicle when break down occurred (Razors/bulbs/wires/nut and bolts etc...)
Tool Kit
Torch
Any other relevents