The city is surrounded with eight rocky outcrops which are a distinct feature. The rock formations are Etha-gala (Elephant Rock), Ibba-gala (Tortoise Rock), Ada-gala (Eel Rock), Elu-gala (Goat Rock), Kuruminiya-gala (Beetle Rock), Wandura-gala (Monkey Rock), Yakdessa-gala(Witch Rock) and Goni-gala (Sack Rock).
The Ethugala is a major formation which is 316 meters high and is in the shape of a crouching Elephant. A big Buddha statue sits on top of the Ethugala rock.
