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Ritigala
Mysterious forest monastery
Explore a quiet, jungle-shrouded archaeological reserve near Habarana, where ancient stone pathways, meditation platforms and bathing pools of forest-dwelling monks blend into the mountain - and Ramayana legend.
The experience
Why you’ll love Ritigala
Explore a quiet, jungle-shrouded archaeological reserve near Habarana, where ancient stone pathways, meditation platforms and bathing pools of forest-dwelling monks blend into the mountain - and Ramayana legend.
Plan a trip to RitigalaSri LankaThings to do in Ritigala
- 01Ancient Stone Bridges and Stairs
- 02Meditation Platforms
- 03Giant Bathing Ponds
- 04Forest Ruins and Inscriptions
- 05Overgrown Stone Walkways
- 06Rare Medicinal Plants
- 07Wildlife in the Reserve
- 08Rock Caves Used by Monks
- 09Giant Stone Urinals (Monk Hygiene)
- 10Vivid Moss-Covered Ruins
Ritigala
