The ancient library of the Pallegane Pothgul Viharaya contains a large number of texts written in Ola Leaf and in printed from, the vihara is designated as a pothgul vihara. The temple consist of a dagaba, chapter house and other appurtenant buildings.
Kawatayamuna Rajamaha Vihara is a temple visited by buddhists and other faiths alike due its uniqueness. The temple has no historic value, but popular for the galley of various sculptures of hell and of other.
Narangolla Tampita Viharaya structure stands on 1053 cm high stone pillars. The circumambulating path is 60cm wide on all aides. Complete structure is 5 meters long and 4 meters wide. The inner sanctum is 3.8mx2.8m in size.
This site at Wewala has been a quite a large forest hermitage in the ancient past based on the number of drip-ledged caves found at the site. This a large low lying rock formation dotted with cave shelters.
Nuwaragalkanda archaeological site is located about 16 km east of the city of Dambulla, in a low mountain range which runs north-south through the Nuwaragalkanda area. Large and small buildings and irrigation facilities are built along a dried up stream between the main vein and the branch ridge.
The Sudukanda (meaning “white mountain” in Sinhara) ruins are located in the central western end of Wasgamuwa National Park, which has the western limit of the Amban River, a tributary of the Mahaweli River, the largest river in Sri Lanka, and two mountain ranges in parallel.
Udakahahena small village in the hills 16 km off Ibbagamuwa and 30 km off Matale. The Rajamaha Viharaya at the Udakahahena is home to one of the rare Tampita Viharaya in the country.
This 50 meter high Thaliya Wetuna Ella waterfall lies in Alakola Estate in the Knuckles mountain range in Kandy District. Therefore this fall is also known as Alakola Ella. It is formed in a tributary of the Hulu Ganga originating in the Knuckles mountain range.
Pallepola Sri Weluwanaramaya is situated at where the home of the National Hero Weera Keppetipola was located. The Tampita Grain Storage Unit which was part of the house hold over 200 years ago can still seen at this temple.
Katuaththamada Ambalama at Matale is a small ambalama made out of rock and mortar. The building is square in its plan and four large pillars hold the roof made of Calicut clay tiles (Rata Ulu). The pillars are plain and carries no artwork.
The Bambarakiri Ella fall is set amongst the enchanting evergreen forest of the Knuckles mountain range near Rattota town, A suspension bridge spanning the falls adds the finishing touch to an already beautiful scene.
Kallebokka Upper Division Viewpoint, perched at 1,350 meters near the Knuckles Range, offers a breathtaking 360-degree panorama. Accessible via rugged estate roads from Kandy or Matale, this high-elevation spot provides a stunning “cloud forest” experience overlooking the central highlands.
Hulangala Mini World’s End, nestled within the Selagama Estate in Matale, offers a breathtaking precipice with panoramic views of the Kurunegala and Matale districts. This hidden gem features a dramatic drop-off, mist-covered valleys, and lush tea plantations, providing a quieter, equally stunning alternative to the main Horton Plains.
Hidden deep within Meewalapathaha village between Galewela and Dambulla, this restored early Anuradhapura-era Pabbatha Vihara features a square-based stupa, granite pillars, and a stone flower altar. Excavations in 2016 revealed remarkable craftsmanship—its 11 m (36 ft) wide stupa stands as a silent testament to Sri Lanka’s ancient Buddhist heritage.
Pidurangala is an impressive rock formation situated approximately a kilometer away from the iconic Sigiriya Rock. Originally serving as an ancient monastery, it has transformed into a renowned tourist hotspot, providing stunning panoramic views of Sigiriya and the surrounding scenery. Pidurangala is a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and anyone looking to experience a distinctive vantage point of the Sigiriya region.
Sri Lanka has many cave temples but the Dambulla Cave Temple or the Golden Rock Temple of Dambulla is the most venerated, celebrated and most probably the most visited.
Located in the Dumbara forest, the Sera Ella waterfall is a unique 10-meter double cascade formed by the Puwakpitiya River. Named after the Sera fish, it features a rare cave accessible via stone steps hidden directly behind the falling water.
The Tampita Viharaya at the Mahavehera Purana Viharaya is a 16th century building which has been renovated destroying its original pillar structure but still maintains its original form within the image house.
Dembawa Purana Viharaya is a Buddhist temple in Wahakotte,between Galewela and Matale with an ancient Tampita Viharaya built during the Kandyan Kingdom. The temple lies off 36 km off Matale town and 8 km off Galewela.
Sri Dhamajothiyarama Purana Viharaya is a Buddhist temple in Welangahawatta , Matale with an ancient Tampita Viharaya built during the Kandyan Kingdom. The temple lies off 18 km off Matale town.
