Mahaoya Hot Springs
මහඔය උනු දිය ලිං
Mahaoya Hot Springs is located
about 2km off Mahaoya town. This is said
to be the hottest spring of all the hot springs on Sri Lanka. Here you
will find well maintained 7 wells with different temperatures.
The temperature of the hottest well is about 56C (133F). Only two wells
are of bathing temperature. You can see continuous evaporation of steam
from the other wells. You need to pay Rs 50/- to visit the bath. This
is charged in form of parking fees for the vehicle. The person who issue
tickets also have few buckets which will gladly give you.
Due to the Tamil LTTE terrorists, this area was cut off for the general
public for a long time and since the destruction of the LTTE, this area
has access able again.
How to get there
Three roads lead to Mahaoya Junction. One from Batticaloa, another from
Ampara and the other from Mahiyangana.
The by road leading to the wells are on the Mahiyangana road (Arannaganwila
Rd) 400 meters from the junction. There is a display
board at the turn off to Arannaganwila
Rd. Travel approx 2 km on this road and take a right turn. The
wells can be reached by travelling 400 metres on this lane. (see
map)
Directions
Route from Colombo to Maha
Oya Hot Water Springs |
Route from Ampara town to
Maha
Oya Hot Water Spring |
Though : Kandy - Mahiyangana
- Padiyathalawa
distance : 250 km
Travel time : 6-7 hours
Driving directions : see
on google map |
Though : Uhana
distance : 64 km
Travel time : 1.15 hours
Driving directions : see
on google map |
Route from Pottuvil town to Magula Maha
Vehera |
|
Though : Karadiyanaru
distance : 58 km
Travel time : 1.15 hours
Driving directions : see
on google map |
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Created : December 20, 2009
Updated :
November 10, 2011
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