This temple, mounted on a rocky bluff, is divided into two halves – one half Buddhist and one half Hindu. It features a Buddha image, Kandy-period paintings, rockface inscriptions and stone elephant figures. A caretaker or monk will unlock the shrine if it’s not already open. A perahera takes place in August.
The setting is as impressive as the temple.
From Embekka Devale to here is a 3km stroll beside rice paddies; you’ll see the temple on the left. From Kandy you can go directly to the Lankatilake Temple on bus 644 heading towards Pilimatalawa. Get off at Dawulagala Rd from where it's around a 750m walk to the temple.
