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Ritigala Forest Monastery Walk

Walk through shaded ruins where forest and archaeology meet in a remarkably tranquil setting.

Ritigala offers a completely different mood from the grand capitals. Its ruins sit beneath a forest canopy, connected by stone paths, reservoirs and monastic platforms. The experience is less about ticking off monuments and more about enjoying a calm, atmospheric walk through history.

Ritigala forest monastery

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