As the location where most of the Ramayana’s events occurred, Sri Lanka has locations scattered around the island with believable mysteries, proven proofs and magical miracles happened and keep happening to this day.

Below are 13 Ramayana related places in Sri Lanka with strong folklores and the proofs that are directly connected to the Ramayana and its main characters. It doesn’t matter whether you are a Hindu or not, these places can add unique and memorable moments to your Sri Lanka tour.

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Ramayana sites in Sri Lanka

Seetha Amman Temple

Where Sitha was held captive by king Ravana…

Located in Seetha Eliya a small beautiful village, 5 km away from Nuwara Eliya, the temple is small yet beautiful and rich in Hindu architectural details and painting and statues of Lord Rama, Sitha Devi, Luxshmana, and Hanuman. According to the legend, the river next to the temple is where Sitha bathed. The footprints on the rock next to the river believed to be of Hanuman.

Sitha Kotuwa

Where Sitha Devi was imprisoned…

According to the legend, this is the place where Sitha Devi held captive. The place was King Ravana’s queen, Mandothari’s palace and was surrounded by waterfall and beautiful streams. Later the palace was called ‘Sitha Kotuwa’ or ‘Sitha fort’ as Sitha Devi stayed here.

Kothmale

Where Sitha Devi scattered rice balls to help Rama find her…

When King Ravana was taking Sitha Devi to Sitha Eliya on his chariot, Sitha Devi dropped the vitaminized rice balls along the journey King Ravana gave her as a refreshment. So, Lord Rama can find where she was taken. Kothmale is a place where you can still see these rice balls (Sitha Goli) that the locals now use as a cure for stomach disorders and headaches and as a charm that brings prosperity.

Munneswaram Temple

Where Lord Rama Prayed to Lord Shiva…

Located in Chillaw, the Hindu Kovil is one of the oldest Hindu temples in Sri Lanka that bear close connections to Ramayana. The temple believed to be the place where King Rama prayed to Shiva asking for remedies after committing ‘Brahmahasti’ the biggest crime according to the Hindu Darma. Killing a priest known to be the ‘Brahmahasti’, which he did by Killing King Ravana who was a priest of Brahmin caste.

Manavari Temple

Where Lord Rama installed a Lingam…

Situated 6km north of Chillaw, Manavari is a temple where Lord Rama installed his first lingam as Lord Shiva advised. This was done as a remedy for committing Brahmincide by killing King Ravana. Lord Rama was advised to build 5 lingams in Sri Lanka by Lord Shiva.

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Dolukanda Sanjeewanee Mountain

Where Lord Hanuman accidentally dropped a piece of Himalaya…

The beautiful rural village located near Hiripitiya is believed to be one place among the five places where parts of the piece of Himalaya lord Hanuman brought fell on.

Once lord Hanuman was asked to fetch herbs to heal Lord Rama and Lakshmana who were seriously wounded during the war with King Ravana, he had brought the whole area as he couldn’t identify the herb himself.

Other 4 places where the parts believed to fell on are Rumassala in Galle, Ritigala in Habarana Anuradhapura road, Thalladi in Mannar and Kachchativu in the north.

Nilawari

Where lord Rama created a water spring that never dries…

Nilawari is a famous village in Jaffna, with a pilgrim site that attracts thousands of locals and tourists each year. According to the folklore, the underground well of unknown depth is a well lord Rama created when his army faced a water crisis during the war against king Ravana. Lord Rama had shot a magic arrow to the ground and the water sprung out which haven’t dried up until this day.

Laggala

Where king Ravana meditated…

Located in Mathale Laggala is a rural village with natural beauty and historical value. The place believed to be the location where Lord Rama’s army was firstly sighted by king Ravana’s troops. King Ravana had meditated and prayed to Lord Shiva at Thiru Koneshwaran from the Laggala rock, as the rock was the highest peak of his Kingdom.

Dunuvila

Where lord Rama killed king Ravana…

Located in Laggala, Dunuvila lake believed to be the place where Lord Rama killed king Ravana by a single combat. As the folklore goes lord Rama had fired the Brahmaastharam at King Ravana from the lake you can still see in Dunuvila.

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Yahangala

Where king Ravana’s body was kept after his death…

Translated into English as ‘Bedrock’, Yahangala is believed to be the place where locals paid their respect to king Ravana for the last time and kept the body. The place located along the Mahiyanganaya – Wasgamuwa road is ideal for a hike and offers you amazing views of the surrounding. You can see the Yahangala rock miles away.

Divurumpola

Where Sitha Devi proved her chastity with ‘Agni Pariksha’…

This is another place where an important event of Ramayana happened. Divurumpola is the place where Sitha Devi took her oath to prove her innocence and purity with ‘Agni Pariksha’. When Sitha Devi plunges into the sacrificial fire, Agni, lord of fire, raised Sitha Devi, preventing any harm proving her innocence.

Ravana Water Falls

Where King Ravana had lived…

The spectacular waterfall situated by the roadside of Ella-Wellawaya road is 1080 feet high.  As the folklore goes King Ravana had lived in one of the many natural caves near the waterfall.

Kelaniya Buddhist Temple

Where Lakshmana coronated the next king of Sri Lanka…

After the death of King Ravana, his brother Vibheeshana who sided with Lord Rama during the war between Rama -Ravana was coronated as the next king of Sri Lanka. In the temple, you can see ancient murals of the Vibheeshana’s coronation.

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1. Whales Watching in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka may be the only country you can see the world’s biggest land mammal, the elephant, and its largest marine mammal, the blue whale, in a single day. The whale-watching – already increasing by 20 per cent each year – will expand at an even greater rate here in Sri Lanka. View more info on Blue Whales Watching in Sri Lanka

2. Surfing in Sri Lanka

Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, Sri Lanka is a surfer’s paradise you must visit. The most popular spot for surfing in Sri Lanka is Arugambay beach on the south-east coast. Located at 314 km from Colombo, Arugambay is one of top 10 surf spots in the world. This spot is popular with beginner and intermediate surfers, with sandy breaks that cushion one’s fall and reasonably sized pipes. For expert surfers, the west coast offers beaches with bigger and more formidable pipes. You can get surfing lessons here at reasonable prices as well. More information visit www.arugam.info

3. Scuba Diving & Deep Sea Diving in Sri Lanka

You can obtain a 4-day scuba diving course from a Sri Lankan Professional Diving School by the beach. Beginner divers aren’t allowed to go too deep or range too far, but there are many wrecks around the coast that you can explore comfortably with a guide. Check out the lush Staghorn Coral Reef, Leather Coral Reef, Irrachchal Reef and watch out for the Northern Indian Ocean blue whales as you dive. Some diving sites in Sri Lanka are better than those found in the Maldives.

Deep Sea Diving

The Sri Lankan coast is famed for its many buried ships. Several of these wrecks have been discovered, but many are still lost. This provides great motivation for people to come here to go deep sea diving, in the hopes of locating the SS Norviken or the British Sergeant that are still missing.

Several wrecks are located fairly deep in the sea such as the SS Rangoon, H.M.S Hermes, The Earl Of Shaftsbury, H.M.S Conch, H.M.S Diomede and so on. The Great Basses & Little Basses Lighthouses off Kirinda and Yala have some Surat Silver Coin wrecks to explore as well.

4. Hiking & Trekking in Sri Lanka

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There are many opportunities awaiting in Sri Lanka for nature lovers. Horton Plains, Adams Peak, Lipton Seat, Knuckles mountain range and Corbett’s Gap are few of the most popular places. To explore the nature beauty of the country you must definitely go for this kind of tour.

5. White Water Rafting in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s waters offer you fabulous White Water Rafting experiences, such as the Kelani River in Kitul gala, which has 5 major and 4 minor rapids. White Water Rafting tours can be arranged by several tour companies in Sri Lanka.

Make sure you rent the best possible equipment. Combine White Water Rafting with Canyoning and adventurous confidence jumps for more fun.

Not only the Water Rafting activities such as mountain-biking, cultural sites and sites of fruit orchards and lowland tea plantations can be experienced at the Kitulgala.

6. Jeep Safari in Sri Lanka

Along jeep safari through the many National Parks of Sri Lanka is an adventure by itself.

The Udawalawe National Park is famous for wild Elephants ( approximately 400). Yala National Park, Wasgomuwa National Park, Kumana National Park, Willpattu National Parka, Minnariya and Kaudulla are the best for wildlife tours in Sri Lanka.

When you hire a Jeep Safari to make sure you get the guidance of your tour company, otherwise you will end up by paying a big amount to Safari People.

 7. Mountain Biking in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is full of quiet back roads, highlands, misty tea plantations, dense jungles, national parks and so on, all of them strewn with lumpy and uneven roads. The country’s varied and diverse topography makes it ideal for the mountain bike adventurer. You can easily load your bike on a train to cross areas that you cannot bike your way through. A lot of the terrain is uphill, bumpy, rocky and definitely gravity-defying. It’s best to carry all the spare parts you need before you travel to Sri Lanka.

7. Kitesurfing & Windsurfing

Kitesurfing is all about getting on a surfboard and grabbing hold of a large kite for the added push. The lush and beautiful 1600km of Sri Lankan coastline is open for you to kitesurf, full of great wind conditions ideal for kitesurfing, such as Negombo, on the west coast. You can rent equipment from any water sports providers in Sri Lanka. The season is from the start of May to the end of September.

Windsurfing

Most beginner windsurfer enthusiasts head to Bentota on the south-west coast to experience windsurfing. The tranquil waters here are best for beginners to train on, before heading to the ocean. North of Trincomalee on the west coast is where the Yala monsoon brings strong winds and rough seas. It’s best to hit the waters before the monsoon hits; the best times for windsurfing are between November and April for the west coast and from May to October for the west coast.

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