Gadaladeniya Raja Maha Vihara is located in Kandy district. After going about 1 km on Davlugala Road from Pilimathalawa, you will meet Gadaladeniya. This Gadaladeniya temple was also built with the patronage of the 4th King Bhuvanekabahu who built the Lankatilaka temple. The construction of this temple was also initiated by the minister Senadhilankara who built the Lankathilaka temple. Gadaladeniya temple is built on a natural stone cast. This is also considered to be the only fully stone-built temple in Sri Lanka. Like the Lankatilaka temple, the Buddha statue belonging to the South Indian Pallava tradition is also found here.
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In Gadalatheniya we can see the only “Wijayothpada” in Sri Lanka. It is said that the later king Parakaramabahu V built a cover over the pillars to protect the stupa here.
How to reach Gadaladeniya from Colombo
Car
The full journey takes approximately 3-4 hours via Colombo - Kandy - Pilimathalawa, The distance between Colombo to Kandy is about 118km but it depends on road traffic conditions.
Bus
There are direct buses from Colombo to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station station, You can take a bus from the Colombo central bus stand, and the journey may take around 3 to 4 hours. From there you have to take a taxi or tuk-tuk to Gadaladeniya.
Colombo - Kandy (Bus No 01)
Also, You can get via Highway Buses from Colombo to Kandy
Colombo - Kandy (Ex - 03, Ex - 04)
Train
You can take a train from the Colombo Fort railway station, and the journey may take around 3 - 4 hours. The distance between Colombo to Kandy is about 118km. From there you have to take a taxi or tuk-tuk to Gadaladeniya. It's recommended to check the train schedule and book tickets, especially during peak times.
