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A Maze Under the Uva Hills

Istripura Cave — 5 km from Welimada

5 km from WelimadaPhoto coming soon

Local legend ties the name — city of women — to a hidden refuge kept by a king for his queens.

A limestone cave complex at Kiriwanagama, about 16 kilometres from Welimada. Its interlinked passages run deep into the hillside, and exploring beyond the first chambers needs a local guide, torches, and helmets.

Location

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6.9667° N, 80.9014° ECarto · OSM