Biso pokuna at Galabedda
Remains of a palace complex lies at the village of Galabedde (Galebedda),
10.5 km from Monaragala on the Pottuvil road. This includes an interesting
sluice gate ponds, moats, ramparts and the remains of a palace thought
be of a local princess Sugala Devi dating from the 12th century A.D.
The pool of the princess in the palace garden is one of the masterpieces
of ancient Sinhala architecture. The pool is made out of solid rock
with four water inlets from four sides. The water flows in the pond
through the mouth of the mythical creature, 'Makara'.
On one side of the pool lies an attractively carved toilet stone probably
found among the ruins.
Route to Biso Pokuna at Galabedda
If traveling through Monaragala, continue on the Pothuvil Road for
approx. 10.5 km. A board setup by the Provincial Ministry of Tourism
pin point the exact place. This is located between the 264th and 265th
km posts. The site is reachable by walking about 100 meters across a
paddy field.
Route from Colombo to Galabedda
through Monaragala |
Route from Monaragala to Galabedda
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Though : Ratnapura - Palmadulla
- Tanamalwila Wellawaya
distance : 275 km
Travel time : 4-5 hours
Driving directions : see
on google map |
distance : 11 km
Travel time : 10mins
Driving directions : see
on google map |
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keywords : bisokotuwa, bisopokuna, Monaragala, ruins,
palace, Galabedde, galebadde, galebaddhe , biso pond
Created : October 26, 2008
Updated :
November 5, 2011
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