Cobra Hood Cave

Cobra Hood Cave

The Cobra Hood Cave is part of the ancient Ramayana tradition, and the only clue is the inscription itself that identifies the cave as the Naguliya cave.

Munneswaram temple chilaw ramayana trails

Munneswaram Temple

The Munneswaram temple is one of five ancient Iswarams dedicated to Lord Shiva and is held in deep veneration by both Hindus and Buddhists.

Koneswaram Temple statues

Koneswaram Temple

One of five ancient Ishawarams dedicated to Lord Shiva, its existence can be traced back to before 400BC, and is referred to in historical texts as the Kailash of the South.

Parakramabahu Statue Polonnaruwa Ancient City

Parakramabahu Statue

Parakramabahu statue is located near the Parakrama Reservoir and is belived to be that of King Parakramabahu 1. Some believe it is that of Rishi Pulastya.

Rawana Falls Ella

Rawana Falls

Rawana falls, linked to the epic Ramayana, seem to spring from nothing halfway up a granite cliff-face but in fact fed by a natural cave system.

Hakgala Gardens

Hakgala Gardens

Located in Nuwara Eliya, a speciality of the Hakgala gardens is its emphasis on temperate species, beautifully laid out over its terraced slopes.

Ritigala Strict Nature Reserve

Ritigala Strict Nature Reserve

Lying within the Cultural Triangle, Ritigala Strict Nature Reserve is a heavily wooded 2,513-foot mountain on which once existed a monastic cave complex.

Knuckles Conservation Forest Mountain Range

Knuckles Conservation Forest

A World Heritage site located north-east of Kandy, the Knuckles Conservation Forest lies within the Knuckles mountain range, and gets its name from its resemblance to the knuckles of a clenched fist.