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Pettigala hike – epic views of Central Highlands – By Arundathie Abeysinghe Located approximately 20 kilometers from Kandy City, Pettigala (also known as “Pethiyagala”) in *Teldeniya in the Kandy district is well-known as a hiking area. Pettigala is a moderately tall mountain situated at an elevation of 760 meters, with an altitude variation of 200 meters. During the hike, many tourists visit *Bambaragala Buddhist Temple (situated at the commencement of the hike), too. History of the Temple dates to 2000 years and its incredible cave paintings and statues are proof of its ancient history. During the route to Bambaragala Buddhist Temple and Pettigala from Kandy to Digana, prominent landmarks are Mahaweli Ganga (*Mahaweli River) and Victoria Golf Club Road. Pettigala hike starts from the top of the stone steps of the Bambaragala Buddhist Temple. Although, not immediately obvious, there is a well-worn trail which continues towards the forest past the ...