Mahadivulwewa Tampita Viharaya lies close to the desolated Mahadivulwewa reservoir, lying about 8 km inwards from the Ritigala – Galenbindunuwewa road. Deserted and neglected, this ancient complex also consist of a Tampita Viharaya built during the Kandyan era.
Rambewa Kadahatha Tampita Viharaya is an ancient temple complex with a Tampita Viharaya beloning to the Kandyan era which has been declared as an protected monument,
Habarana Tampita Rajamaha Viharaya is a neatly maintained small temple with few buildings. The moonstones and broken stone pillars scattered around the temple reveal a hidden history thousands of years of its existence.
Ambareli Tampita Rajamaha Viharaya is an ancient temple complex built on a rocky outcrop in Hinguru Wewa area off the beaten track. It is said that the Tampita Viharaya of this temple is the tallest in the country.
After bringing Buddhism to Sri Lanka by Mahinda Thero in 250 BC king Tissa received the Sri Maha Bodhi tree sapling and planted it at the present site in 249 BC making this tree 2272 year old (as in 2022).
Kudabellankadawala Kuda Gal Viharaya is an ancient monastic complex located off Thambuththegama on the Anuradhapura – Padeniya Road. The turn off the temple lies 19 km from Anuradhapura and 63 kms from the Padeniya Junction.
The Yahangala referred here is a massive rock with number of caves and 12 rock beds in a remote village accessed through the Galewela – Andiyagala road.
Sri Wanasinhe Rajamaha Viharaya is an ancient Buddhist temple in Danigama in Galkiriyagama. The Department of Archaeology had declared the drip-ledged caves, old Stupa and Tampita Vihara (on stone piles) buildings as protected monuments in 2011.
“Kahalla Bubula” is a fresh water spring on the upper lake bed of Kahalla Reservoir. Water from this spring is fed in to the reservoir. Little above this spring lies the Kahalla Archaeological site, an ancient Buddhist monastery in ruins.
At the foot of the Kahalla Pallekele mountain range in Andiyagala lies the Kahalla Reservoir a small ancient reservoir which feeds the paddy fields in the suroundng area. The upper section of the Kahalla Reservoir is a think jungle on the Kahalla Pallekele mountain range.
At the foot of the Kahalla Pallekele mountain range in Andiyagala lies remains of an ancient monastery forgotten with time gulped by nature. Today known as the Upulwehera Rajamaha Viharaya, The site is scattered with remains of ancient artifacts and buildings.
Discover the hidden ancient monastery atop Habarana Rock, overlooking the tranquil reservoir. Explore weathered stupas, Brahmi inscriptions, and serene rocky plains long forgotten by time. A secluded archaeological gem, it offers breathtaking views and a rare glimpse into Sri Lanka’s early monastic heritage.
Galpaya Ancient Cave Temple lies in a remote village between Andiyagala and Jathika Namal Uyana. Built surrounding a rocky mountain using natural caves, the temple functions a monastery today.
Kokkichchiya Siri Sambuddha Prathiharya Viharaya has no historical value and still not completed but due to its novelty it has become a popular destination for pilgrims to Anuradhapura and pilgrims to Thantirimale Rajamaha Viharaya.
Located in a forested area close to the sacret city of Anuradhapura, Nellikulama Sirisambuddha Panchasathika Charikaramaya is a temple built in 2006 with 500 bikku statues walking in formation behind the Buddha.
Doramadalawa is an hidden village lies between Mihinthale and Rambewa on the route to Vavunia. This sleepy little village takes a very prominent place in the “Maha Vansa”, the “Great Chronicle” of Sri Lanka.
Lying amidst rows of coconut groves close to the Nugawela junction on the Chilaw Wariyapola Road lies Kadawalagedara Sri Sugatharamaya Rajamaha Viharaya
The rocky outcrop where the Mahahurullawa Archaeological Site lies amidst vast paddy fields in the Andiyagala few km away from the popular historic Jathika Namal Uyana site.
Kiribath Vehera is situated in the ancient sacred city of Anuradhapura between the Vijayarama Ruins and the stone bridge over the Malwathu Oya. The remains of this dilapidated stupa partially restored by the archaeology department and rarely visited by the pilgrim is 30 feet in height and the circumference is 425 feet.
The ruins of the building known as Daladage is believed to be the Temple of Tooth built after the defeat of Colas by king Mahinda IV (956-972 AC) who was the last great builder in the Anuradhapura era.
