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Dorawaka Rock Caves – Ethubendi Lena 31 Jul 2012 | 08:05 am
Archaeologists firmly believe that excavation conducted at the Dorawaka Rock caves at Warakapola reveal information of the Mesolithic Era, the third phase of the Stone Age. Brahmi lettering is typical...
Salgala Monastery 31 Jul 2012 | 07:56 am
Only the soft calls of the birds, the rustling leaves and the gentle drizzle accompany us as we weave our way up the picturesque Salgala forest monastery. Salgala is a haven for monks who have renounc...
Kurulu Kele 31 Jul 2012 | 07:31 am
Widely popular not only in the region but island wide, it is a rich bird sanctuary of both typical and migrants. Located in the heart of the city Kegalle, accession is easy and many varieties of birds...
Makandawa Forest Reserve 31 Jul 2012 | 07:07 am
Bird watching can be specially rewarding if the opportunity is there to see rare and endemic birds such as the black eagle, the trogon, Sri Lanka Orange-billed babbler, Chestnut backed owlet, the blue...
Bathalegala 31 Jul 2012 | 05:11 am
Significance: Scenic value with a special Shape of the rock (similar to Sigiriya) Bathalegala rock, situated in Kandy, it is clearly visible when reach Kadugannawa (well famous place near to Kandy). ...
Maahmpita Raja Maha Viharaya 30 Jul 2012 | 12:27 am
This temple was originally a hiding place for King Valagambah. It is said that during his reign, King Valagambah had used many similar caves as hiding places which became a temples later on. Maahmpita...
Suthigara Dagoba (Dedigama Kota Vehera) and Museum 29 Jul 2012 | 10:43 pm
The Suthigara dagoba (a dome-shaped shrine that contains Buddhist relics) gets its name from the word suthikagaraya meaning place of birth. Queen Rathnavali gave birth to a baby boy in this exact loca...
Pethangoda Katu Una Pandura (bush of thorn bamboo) 29 Jul 2012 | 08:48 pm
It is said that this was a beautiful garden that was at the centre of the Seethawaka kingdom of King Rajasinghe the 1st. It is said that while relaxing in the garden, the king had been pricked by a th...
Holombuwa Sthripura Gal Len Viharaya (Stone Cave Temple) 29 Jul 2012 | 08:28 pm
According to folklore, when in hiding, King Valagamba had concealed 500 of his queens in this cave, which is how part of its name originated. Sthripura means a place full of women. Unlike any other ca...
Hakurugala Raja Maha Viharaya 29 Jul 2012 | 08:13 pm
The history of this temple to this day is not written, but passed on from generation to generation as folklore. Situated in the village of Nikawalamulla and built in a rock cave. The reclining Buddha ...
