Some climbs give us a view. Others make us work for a story. Dolukanda does both. We set off early, 14 intrepid hikers moving out in that brief window when the morning still feels gentle. At the base, near the Dolukanda Raja Maha Viharaya in Kurunegala, Mahesh is waiting for us. A local from the village,…
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Stairway to a Stronghold. Yapahuva Sri Lanka
It is the steep and formidable stone stairway that makes this fortress unique. The stone steps are narrow (in width) and are at a 70-degree angle reaching up to a height of about 92m (300ft). Although I am not scared of heights, I am careful climbing up because a misstep would mean an unnecessary tumble….
