Belilena is a prehistoric cave situated in Kitulgala area. The excavations in this site has revealed humans inhabited this cave as early as 32,000 years ago. it has also been established that a trade network existed between these inhabitants and inhabitants near a lagoon some 80 kms away as far back as 30,000 years ago. The Cave gets its name (Cave of Shells) from the hoard of sea shells shards found here. The site consists of 2 large caves with a delightful waterfall falling across the entrance of one.

The site is a bit difficult to find, but google maps does a good job. The road is motorable, but very narrow and at places worn off. It is advisable to park the vehicle near the last row of houses as the road has washed away in places.

• Caves
• Climb
• Kitulgala
• Nature
• Pre Historic
• Province
• Sabaragamuwa province