Ridi Vihara is a Raja Maha Viharaya located in the Cultural Triangle. It is a place of pilgrimage. This cave temple is located in the Ridigama Divisional Secretariat of the Kurunegala District, roughly 23 kilometers from Kurunegala and 113 kilometers ...[ read more ]
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Yapahuwa Kingdom | Kurunagala | Sri Lanka
Of all the ancient ruins in Sri Lanka, the Rock Fortress Complex of Yapahuwa is considered to be one of the best archeological sites in the country. It is located approximately 150 kilometers from Colombo and 55 kilometers from Kurunegala ...[ read more ]
Isurumuniya Lovers | Anuradhapura | Sri Lanka
About Location: Anuradhapura, Sri LankaCoordinates: 8.3346°N 80.3904°E The IsurumuniViharaya is depicted in the photo above.. Sri Lanka's Anuradhapura contains the Buddhist temple of Isurumuniya. TissaWewa is located in Anuradhapura, close to the Tissa Wewa. IsurumuniViharaya is another name for the ...[ read more ]
Dambulla Cave Temple | Sri Lanka
About Dambulla Cave Temple Location Dambulla, Matale District, Sri Lanka Inscription 1991 (15th Session) Coordinates 7°51′24″N 80°38′57″E Dambulla cave temple is located in Matale district, in the country's geographic center. The temple is 148 kilometers east of Colombo and 72 ...[ read more ]
Maduru Oya National Park | Sri Lanka
Where is Maduru Oya National Park Maduru Oya National Park is a Sri Lankan national park that was established as part of the Mahaweli development project and serves as a catchment area for the Maduru Oya Reservoir. The park was ...[ read more ]
Chundikkulam National Park | Sri Lanka
History of Chundikkulam National Park On February 25, 1938, the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance (No. 2) of 1937 designated Chundikkulam Lagoon and its surrounding area as a bird sanctuary. The Sri Lanka Army’s 55 Division, advancing from Nagar Kovil, ...[ read more ]
Lunugamvehera National Park | Sri Lanka
Where is Lunugamvehera National Park The Lunugamvehera National Park in Sri Lanka was established in 1995 with the goal of protecting the catchment area of the Lunugamvehera reservoir as well as the local wildlife. The national park provides critical habitat ...[ read more ]
Gal Oya National Park | Sri Lanka
Where is Gal Oya National Park Gal Oya National Park in Sri Lanka was established in 1954 and serves as the main catchment area for Senanayake Samudraya, the largest reservoir in Sri Lanka. Senanayake Samudraya was built under the Gal ...[ read more ]
Bundala National Park | Sri Lanka
Where is Bundala National Park Bundala National Park is an internationally important wintering ground for migratory waterbirds in Sri Lanka. Bundala harbors 197 species of birds, the highlight being the greater flamingo, which migrates in large flocks. Bundala was designated a wildlife sanctuary in ...[ read more ]