Point of interest
Ritigala Archaeological Site & Strict Natural Reserve | රිටිගල පුරාවිද්යා නටඹුන් සහ දැඩි ස්වභාවික රක්ෂිතය
44 locals recommend
Tips from locals
Sanka
November 4, 2015
Nice for a walk in the jungle and seeing ruins. Easy to climb mountain with lots of beautiful trees.
Stefanie
June 27, 2018
This is a mix of nature and ancient SL history. A magical place to visit and imagine how life was here in the 3rd century BC. Its a strict Nature reserve with wonderful ancient big trees and tribal forest around
Maulie
September 22, 2015
A very tranquil place to walk. Can visit any time of the day since covered by a heavy canopy, a very cool and a serene surroundings. Not visited by many tourists.
Steve
January 24, 2020
Now an archaeological site covering about 366 acres, the Ritigala Forest Monastery lies in a strict natural reserve. It is an ancient and magical place of myth, fact, history and legend. This remote forest area is said to have been used by hermits since the 3rd century BC – around the 9th century it was occupied by the extremely ascetic ‘pamsukulika’ monks for whom the now ruined monastery was built by Sena 1 (835 – 851 AD).
Now an archaeological site covering about 366 acres, the Ritigala Forest Monastery lies in a strict natural reserve. It is an ancient and magical place of myth, fact, history and legend. This remote forest area is said to have been used by hermits since the 3rd century BC – around the 9th century it…
Nimal
January 19, 2022
Wonderful place to visit. Specially for them who likes to feel nature and spirituality
Location
Palugaswewa, NC