Cave Temple Cycling Tour from Ella
Just 3 km from the resort, you’ll arrive at the Rakkitha Kanda archeological site. It consists of prehistoric and historic monuments like drip ledge caves, Brahmin inscriptions, cave temple, paintings, sculptures, and a stupa.
Highlights
- Starting Point - from Ella Jungle Resort
- Distance - 12 km
- Duration - 5 - 6 hrs
Includes
- 4WD Backup
- Picnic breakfast and refreshments
- Mountain bike and helmet
- Experienced guide
- All government taxes & service charges
Excludes
- Any additional beverages or food.
- Personal needs
- Any other items not mentioned above.
What to Expect
Just 3 km from the resort, you’ll arrive at the Rakkitha Kanda archeological site. It consists of prehistoric and historic monuments like drip ledge caves, Brahmin inscriptions, cave temple, paintings, sculptures and a stupa.
Next you’ll trek straight up 7 km to Kurulangala where you can see historical rock paintings. Kurullan means birds in English. The belief is that two birds protect the paintings with a horrible ear-piercing sound. So take your earplugs just in case.
From Kurulangala there is a panoramaic view of the mountains below.It is recommended you begin your trek before sunrise so you will have to leave the resort around 5 am. But you will take our 4WD back to the resort.
It is recommended you begin your trek before sunrise so you will have to leave the resort around 5 am. But you will take our 4WD back to the resort.
