Balana Fort (Sinhala: බලන කොටුව) was a fortified pass of the Kingdom of Kandy located near the Alagalla Mountain Range, Sri Lanka.

Balana which means the 'look out' in Sinhala, functioned as a strategic outpost and fortress of the kingdom which was situated along the historical Colombo-Kandy road.

Many decisive military campaigns and battles took place centered on Balana by the Kingdoms of Kotte and Sitavaka and European colonial powers.

During the weak reign of King Senerat, the Portuguese managed to occupy Balana (c. 1615-1616) and are reported to have made a fort of wood.

The upper fort located on the summit of the Balana hill consists of a quadrangular layout with three circular bastions and a narrow entrance facing the east.