06/11/2020
සොයා Search for Ravana's underground palace and the blue pool .. | NILDIYA POKUNA CAVING EXPEDITION
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නිල් The Blue Pond is a very clean, still water pool located thousands of feet deep in Sri Lanka's largest underground cave complex, currently found in the Karandagolla area of Sri Lanka. Reaching this pond is a somewhat difficult and risky activity, making "Karandagolla Nil Diyapokuna" a unique destination for both local and foreign tourists who enjoy cruises. Before mentioning this trip, first of all it should be said that while publishing an article about a mountaineering or any other trip can bring you the beauty of that trip from beginning to end through photos, it is a difficult task to do on this trip. Because of the dense darkness in the underground cave, the space for clear photography is very limited due to the risks of this journey and the problems of illumination.
To reach the Nil Diya Pokuna, after passing Ravana Falls on the Ella-Wellawaya Road for about 6 km, turn right and travel along the Mango Estate Road for about 2 km. Two routes have been found to access this cave complex. That is to enter the underground cave through a hole in the 'Ravana Ella Sanctuary' and to enter the underground cave complex through a cave opening which is approximately 3km away from there. You will definitely need a guide on this journey and 'Methananda Ayya' of Karandagolla who is known as the discoverer of this cave complex is the best guide for your journey. He will charge a reasonable fee for this and the telephone number where he can be contacted is mentioned at the end of the letter.
As this is a journey into an underground cave, and where there is no drop of light, powerful torch lights must be prepared before entering this cave. Carrying wearable torches on your head will make your journey safer and easier as your hands will be free. Also, the more light there is, the more you can enjoy the beauty inside the cave complex.
The journey to the blue pool in this underground cave complex, which is believed to be linked to the legend of Ravana, is an intriguing, arduous journey through the narrow openings of the rock and the huge hallways, and from time to time find very deep moats and pieces. Thrace and fear coexist throughout the journey due to the cutting darkness.
You must first descend into the cave at a distance of about 30 feet with the help of a rope through a very small opening from the ground illuminated by sunlight. There you will find a small room-like section and then a short distance through a narrow gap between two rocks that only one person can cross. Then with the help of another rope you have to go down about 40 feet and find a hall-like space that feels a bit big. Inside the naturally formed limestone cave, the torch light falls and is colored like various rocks and looks like a charm. The sound of an underground waterfall can be heard in a low voice and it can sometimes be thought of as the sound of a waterfall. From there, on a slippery slope, about 600 meters away, you can see a natural pool of water that glows blue with torchlight and even the bottom is visible. In fact, it's an indescribable pool of words.
The folklore associated with this creation, which explains the wonders of natural beauty, is that the underground palace of King Rawana was located in this cave complex and was hidden here when Sita Devi was brought to Lankapura. Despite its true falsity, the design is stunning, and its mystery and intense silence double its beauty.
From a scientific point of view, this is a naturally occurring limestone cave complex. Experts believe that this water is so pure and blue because of the limestone. However, a team of local and foreign researchers (tecdivingsrilanka) dived into the blue pool and researched how the underground complex unfolded.
Whether there is a story of the past in this cave complex that is somehow invisible to science is a question that comes to the mind of anyone who visits here. This place hides the answer to that question and these places are great examples of the hidden beauty of the small island of Ceylon.▪️
👉 Nil Diya Pokuna is an underwater pond situated in a cave or a tunnel complex in Ella which is believed to have been built by king Ravana. The pond lies 600 meters deep inside a mountain cave in Karandagolla.
Entrance to Nil Diya Pokuna
The cave can be accessed via two independent entrances, of which the better-known one is situated in a forest reservation in the area. A villager then discovered a second entrance on a private property. The cave has a rabbit hole entrance through which the pond can be reached.
Mystique beauty of Nil Diya Pokuna
Nil Diya Pokuna is a place to be explored by the adventurous and caution should be taken during this journey. The water of the pond is crystal clear and gives a blue tinge of color when it reflects with light.▪️
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