Kelebokka (කැලෑබොක්ක) is a trending camping place and 360 viewpoint situated in Matale District. It became popular among travelers after traveling with the Chathura program. Kelebokka viewpoint is the highest point of the Kelebokka tea estate which is the largest tea estate in Sri Lanka managed by Sri Lanka Estate Corporation Limited.
A Camping site and 02 estate bungalows are available for visitors to stay but need to be booked early. There is a half-finished Hindu shrine at the center of the flat summit and a hut made using sticks to enjoy the vistas. It’s better to visit in the mornings to enjoy the unobstructed views because mist tends to cover the area in the afternoons.
Location of Kallebokka Viewpoint
The site is located 35 km from Kandy and 25 km from Matale. Traveling from Kandy, you need to take the picturesque Madawala – Bambarella road winding through mountains taking the Kabaragala Road at the folk after 25 km. After about 10 km on this road, you need to turn into the estate and the by-road leading to the senior assistant superintendent’s bungalow on the upper division of Kellebokka.
The turning point to the peak is located in a small village called Kandenuwara. There is a huge signboard at this point
Location Map
How to go Kellebokka
From Kandy to Kellebokka
Katugastota -> Madawala ->(Bambarella Rd) -> Madulkelle -> Kabaragala -> Kandenuwara
From Matale to Kellebokka
Drive down the Kandy road about 1.5 km and turn left to Kabaragala Road
Madulkelle -> Kabaragala -> Kandenuwara
By Bus
Get to Wattegama and take the Kabaragala bus which will take you to the turning point.
Getting to the Top
The road to the top is dilapidated and narrow. A 4WD vehicle would be ideal but Bikes and Three-wheelers can also make the journey with some effort. Cars are not recommended and you can hire a tuk-tuk from this point for about Rs 1,000 – 1,500 for the roundtrip.
Once at the top enjoy the panoramic views and try to identify the giants surrounding the area. There’s a nearby peak you can hike up as well for better views. The top can be windy, chilly, and heavily foggy so be prepared for such conditions.
Opening Hours
Opening Hours: 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM (Monday to Sunday) / Saturday is closed
Kellebokka Ticket Price
Entry fee: Rs 100/= per person
Contact numbers for reservations Kellebokka Camping site and bungalows
081-563 4911 / 081-563 3905
Some Essential information
1. Leech protection methods to be followed
2. The road condition is extremely bad from the Kelebokka turning point, which can only be overcome by three-wheelers and 4WD vehicles. Public transport operates from Waththegama to Kabaragala and can get down at the Kelebokka turning point.
3. Distance from turning point to viewpoint is 3.1 km
4. The Kelebokka camp site can be reserved from the head office of Sri Lanka Estate Corporation Limited by phone. Contact Nos 081-563 4911 / 081-563 3905
Famous For
Hiking
Camping
Nature Exploring
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Kelebokka to Sembuwatta Lake
There is a foot pathway from Kelebokka to Sembuwatta. It is about a 20-30 minute journey but again you have to buy a ticket from the entrance of Sembuwatta. Then you have to walk down another 700 m and come back.
The entrance ticket for Sembuwatta is Rs 200. You can reach Sembuwatta Lake from Elkaduwa (Elkaduwa can be reached from either Kandy or Matale). The road condition is good till the ticket counter / Sembuwatta tea factory. There are three-wheelers from the Tea factory to Sembuwatta Lake, which cost Rs 200. You are not allowed to get into the lake. There is a swimming pool for bathing. Alcohols are not permitted within lake premises.
There are different activities you can engage in at Sembuwatta Lake. Coming from Kelebokka to Sembuwatta is easy but you have to go to the ticket counter to buy tickets.
