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| Size | 1,528 hectares |
| Main attraction | Ritigala Aranya |
Ritigala Strict Nature Reserve has a unique vegetation. Ramayana legend has it that Hanuman was asked to bring a particular medicinal plant, to cure Rama, from the Himalayas.When he got there he forgot what the plant was and so he uprooted a whole patch of the forest and brought it back. On the way he dropped a piece at Ritigala and another at Rumassala in Galle.The area below Ritigala SNR is now protected under the Forest Department and called Hurulu Forest Reserve.
Map of Ritigala Strict Nature Reserve
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Travel Directions to Ritigala Strict Nature Reserve
Route from Colombo to Ritigala Strict Nature Reserve |
Route from Anuradhapura to Ritigala Strict Nature Reserve |
| Through : Kelaniya – Ambepussa – Kurunegala – Habarana Distance : 190 km Time to spend : 2 – 2.5 hours including the climb Travel time : 4.5 hours. Driving directions : see on google map | Through : Maradankadawala Distance : 50 Travel time : 1 hour. Driving directions : see on google map |