Batalegala can be reached by travelling 3 km from Hathgampola bazaar situated 4kms from Gavilipitiya junction on the Debatgama road, which is located 8 km beyond Mawanella.

This is an unusually beautiful rock in Hathgampola in the Aranayake division. A beautiful view of the rock can be had from Balana near the Kadugannawa tunnel on the main road. The elevation of the rock is 2,618 feet above sea level. When the rock is viewed from Aranayake, it appears.

To be triangular in shape. However, from the Balana Pass, it appears to be square in shape. It also resembles the Sigiriya rock from one angle. During the British period, it has been named Bible Rock as its appearance is similar to a bible when viewed from the central hills. A picturesque view of Sri Lanka can be had by a person from the summit of this rock.

The Tourist Ministry of the Sabaragamuwa Province has taken steps to commence a cable car service linking Kadugannawa pass at the tunnel with Batalegala and Devanagala. There are several folk interpretations of the word, Batalegala, cherished in the memories of the people in the area linking its resemblance to that of sweet potato and an episode of a pot of rice turning blood red at this spot.

(Heritage of Sabaragamuwa by Dr. H.A.P. Abeyawardana)

If you are interested in tracking or hiking the mountain, then go to the Rapid Adventures website

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Bible Rock ( Bathalegala Rock )

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