The Kandalama Reservoir stands as one of Sri Lanka’s most beautiful ancient reservoirs, located in Dambulla, Matale District. Situated just 8 kilometers from the famous Dambulla Cave Temple, this magnificent water body has been captivating visitors since colonial times with its serene beauty and historical significance. Historical Significance and Purpose Built during ancient times, the Kandalama Reservoir serves as a: Vital irrigation source for surrounding agricultural lands Testament to ancient Sri Lankan engineering Critical water supply for local communities Natural habitat for diverse wildlife The reservoir’s construction showcases the sophisticated water management systems of ancient Sri Lanka, demonstrating remarkable engineering skills that continue to function effectively today. Read more...

The Moragahakanda Reservoir is the largest reservoir of the Mahaweli project. The Moragahakanda Dam is a high gravity dam with a height of 65 meters. The dam has created the Moragahakanda Reservoir, which has an active storage capacity of 521,000,000 cubic meters and is four times bigger than the gigantic Parakrama Samudraya in Polonnaruwa. The main viewpoint of and the dam can be easily accessed via Naula – Elahara – Pallegama – Hettipola (B312) road which is starting from Naula on Kandy – Jaffna (A009) road. The reservoir mainly belongs to the Polonnaruwa District of North Central Province. You can also access this Read more...