Bible Rock

The Bible Rock, also known as "Bathalegala," is a rock formation that is quite similar to the world-famous castle of Sigiriya. It is located in the district of Kandy, close to Aranayake, with a height of 797.7m and a breath of 710m. The Sinhala name for it is Bathalegala, and the name Bible Rock comes from the fact that the terrain's surface resembles that of a book. It has a flat surface that resembles the more well-known Sigiriya citadel to the north. When traveling through Kadugannawa on the Kandy road, you can notice it beautiful and lofty.

When viewed from the Kandy road, this rock resembles a book and is thus named after the British. According to legend, when the Kandyan Kingdom was threatened by the Portuguese, residents stationed men on the highest hills around Kandy to keep an eye out for trespassers. Bathalegala was one of these lookout points, offering a panoramic view over the Kadugannawa pass and the Kegalle valley. Furthermore, the villagers claim that this majestic rock is located just below the earth's magnetic field line, making it dangerously vulnerable to lightning strikes, which can occur in the dozens each day! During the rainy season, it is highly recommended that you avoid hiking.

Location: district of Kandy, close to Aranayake

Height: 797.7m