Rising like a fortress of legend, Dolukanda Mountain is where history, myth, and breathtaking views collide. Once home to ancient kings and whispered in the Ramayana as a fragment of the Himalayas, it hides ruined palaces, eerie Rakshasa tales, and even a vanishing orchard said to feed the lost. Today, its windswept plateau rewards trekkers with some of the finest panoramas in Sri Lanka.
Located about 27 kilometers from Mahaoya town along the Manampitiya road, Danigala Rock stands in the Kandegama area — a mysterious and striking formation. Also known as the “Alien Mountain” and “Stargate of King Ravana,” this distinctive horseshoe-shaped inselberg was sculpted by centuries of natural erosion and geological processes.
The ancient Kiriibban Wewa Reservoir can be found 5 km from Welioya on the Mullaitivu road. The rock known as Kumbakarna Gala (Tamil: Kumbakarnamalai ) is located in front of the lake at a distance of about 500 meters from Kiriibban Reservoir.
Adam’s Bridge, also called Rama’s Bridge, or Rama Sethu is a sting of shoals between Mannar Island, off the northwest coast of Sri Lanka, and Rameswaram Island, off the southeast coast of India. The so called bridge is 30 miles (48 km) long and separates the Gulf of Mannar (southwest) from the Palk Strait (northeast).
Hidden high above Ella, Ravana Cave blends epic legend with deep prehistory. Linked to the Ramayana and inhabited as early as 20,000 BCE, this dramatic cliffside cavern invites hikers to explore Sri Lanka’s myths, archaeology, and breathtaking mountain landscapes.
Great Basses reef and the Little Basses reef are two rock formations on the south-east coast of Sri Lanka. Locals call these ‘Maha Ravana’ and Kuda Ravana’ reefs respectively.
NUWARA ELIYA, the picturesque Sri Lankan hill station known for its fine quality tea, has seen a growing traffic of visitors to what tourist brochures term “the only Seetha Amman temple in the world”.
According to legend, King Ravana had six air ports to land his flying machine, Dandu Monara (Peacock Flying Machine) in Sri Lanka. There are number of locations which are now assumed to be these ports. The most popular is the Wariyapola, a city in the Kurunegala district.
According to legend, Ranugalla Ravana Cave was the entrance to the waterway built over 5000 years ago by Kumbakarna, the brother of King Ravana and also the minister in charge of Agriculture.
The Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple in Ramboda features a 16-foot granite idol and overlooks the Kotmale Reservoir. A key stop on the Ramayana Trail, it honors Hanuman’s legendary search for Sita amidst landscapes linked to Ravana’s ancient kingdom.
Ussangoda is a striking coastal plateau near Ambalanthota, known for its unusual red soil, sparse vegetation, and sweeping ocean views. Surrounded by legends linking it to a meteor strike and the Pushpaka Vimana of Ravana, the site today forms part of Ussangoda National Park, attracting visitors with its unique landscape and dramatic sunsets.
According to forklore Rumassala mountain is part of the Himalayan Range which the Hanuman brought to Sri Lanka to find the medicinal herbs to heal army of Rama.
The Hakgala Botanical Garden, established in 1861, is Sri Lanka’s second-largest botanical sanctuary. Perched 1,745 meters above sea level, it features a cool-temperate climate perfect for its world-renowned rose and orchid collections. This misty highland retreat offers a picturesque blend of prehistoric nature, diverse flora, and breathtaking mountain vistas.
Sthreepura Cave is a hardly explored cave near Batatota Lena and is believed to have housed the queens of King Walagamba during his stay at the Batatota cave
Hidden inside the jungles in Gurulupotha on the way to Mahiyangana lies a ruined site called Gurulupotha Sita Kotuwa surrounded by a garden of water falls lost in time.
Ritigala Ruins decorative urinal These are at least 70 caves at Ritigala which were prepared for monks between the 1st century BCE and the early centuries CE.
