1)Weragantota
Location Close to Mahiyanganaya town
Legend In Sinhalese language, Weragantota means a place for aircraft to land. It is believed to be the first place where Sitadevi was brought into Lanka in the King Ravana's Vimana.
2)Naga deepa
Location Northern Jaffna Penisula
Legend Lord Hanuman was tested by Suraksha devi the mother of naga's for his valor and intelligence.
Access Jaffna
Minimum time needed at the site 2 hours from Jaffna
Special mention This island is now known as Nagadeepa and consists of an Amman
3)Sita Pokuna
Location Top of Haggala Rock jungle
Legend The barren piece of land in the midst of the jungle is the place where Sitadevi was kept captive is called Sita Pokuna, which means Sita's pond in Sinhalese. It is believed that a pond existed at this site during the captivity of Sitadevi. Local folklore says it is after Sitadevi left this place the pond dried up and till to date no vegetation grows on this particular piece of land, surrounded by dense forests on all sides.
Special mention Not accessible freely due to restriction from Department of Wild life Conservation
4)Ussanggoda
Location This is situated on the Southern Coast.
Legend According to Ramayana, after meeting Sitadevi Lord Hanuman decided to test the strength of the mighty King Ravana and his army of Rakshasas. In the events that unfolded Lord Hanuman's tail was set on fire by the rakshasa's , who in turn went on to torch some parts of King Ravana's empire. Ussanggoda is one of the torched areas, which is said to have been an airport used by King Ravana.
Access 4 kms off Nonagama on Matara Hambantota road
Minimum time needed at the site one hour
Special mention This area still holds the blackened, burned scorched effect as a reminder of Lord Hanuman's escapade. It is also evident that the adjoining surrounding area has plant life. Its soil is all together of a different colour.
5)Ravana Cave
Location From Banderawela pass Ella to Ravana Cave
Legend These tunnels prove beyond doubt the architectural brilliance of King Ravana. These tunnels served as a quick means of transport through the hills and also as a secret passage. These tunnels networked all the important cities, airports and dairy farms. A close look at these tunnels indicates that they are man-made and not natural formations. This Buddhist shrine at Kalutara was where once King Ravana's palace and a tunnel existed. Existing tunnel mouths are situated - Isthripur at Welimada, Ravana cave at Bandarawela, Senapitiya at Halagala, Ramboda, Labookelle, Wariyapola/Matale, and Sitakotuwa/Hasalaka. In addition there are many more tunnels.
Minimum time needed at the site Two hours
6)Dondra, Seenigama, Hikkaduwa
Location By the side of Colombo Sri Lanka
Legend These are the places from where Sugreeva king of the Vanara's started his onslaught on King Ravana's forces.
Access Colombo-Matara main road
7)Kachchativu, Sanjeevani drops
Location Jaffna
Legend At different points of time during the war both Lord Rama and Lakshmana were hit by powerful arrows, fell unconscious and to bring them back to life Lord Hanuman was instructed to fetch the life saving herbs from Himalaya . Hanuman went to the hill, lifted the whole hill and brought it, as he was not able to identify the life saving herbs alone. Parts from the hill fell on five places in Sri Lanka Galle
Access By boat from Jaffna
Minimum time needed at the site Three hours
Special mention Not possible during this period due to on going situation in the country
8)Dolu Kanda, Sanjeevani drops
Location Hiripitiya
Legend At different points of time during the war both Lord Rama and Lakshmana were hit by powerful arrows, fell unconscious and to bring them back to life Lord Hanuman was instructed to fetch the life saving herbs from Himalaya . Hanuman went to the hill, lifted the whole hill and brought it, as he was not able to identify the life saving herbs alone. Parts from the hill fell on five places in Sri Lanka Galle
Access 15 kms from Wariyapola.
Minimum time needed at the site one hour
9)Yehangala
Location In the Mahiyanganaya - Wasgamuwa road.
Legend King Ravana's body after his death was kept upon this rock Yehangala meaning bedrock. His body was kept here for his countrymen to pay their last respects to their dear departed king. Geographically this rock is visible from miles away on its 3 sides
10)Amman
Location Ambalthada, Vantharumulai
Legend Vantharumulai in tamil means “corner where they came and rested “. It is believed that Lord Rama, Sitadevi, Lakshmana and Lord Hanuman rested at this place after the turmoil's of the war. Today the Eastern University
Access On the Polonnaruwa - Batticaloa road about 20 kilometers from Batticaloa
Minimum time needed at the site 20 minutes
11)Muneeshwaram
Location About 12 kilometers from Chilaw town.
Legend Lord Rama after his victorious battle left for Ayodhya in one of King Ravana's vimana's. He felt he was being followed by bramhaasthi dosham as he had killed King Ravana who was a Brahmin. He stoped the vimana at this juncture because he felt at this place the “Brahmaasthi Dosham� was not following him. He ascended from the vimana and asked God Shiva for a remedy. God Shiva blessed Lord Rama and advised him installing and praying four lingams at Manavari, Thiru Koneshwaram, Thiru Ketheshwaram and Rameshwaram in India
Minimum time needed at the site about 30 minutes
12)Thiru Koneshwaram Temple
Location In the Trincomalee town.
Legend Thiru Koneshwaram was built by sage Agasthyar as per the instructions of Lord Shiva who was impressed by the devotion of King Ravana. This place has the uniqueness of the lord building a temple for his devotee as a reward for his devotion. Lord Rama also offered his prayers on his return to get himself rid of the Brahmaasthi dosham.
Minimum time needed at the site one hour
Special mention This is situated within the Dutch Fort. People are allowed to walk to the temple without any special approval. However to take vehicle need to obtain approval from the Army Head Quarters in Trincomalee.
13)Kanniya
Location About 10 km from Trincomalee town on the Trincomalee - Anuradhapura
Legend Kanniya is the place where King Ravana carried out the last rites for his mother. When he was not able to find water to perform his rites, he in sheer anger pierced his trishul on the ground seven times, and water started gushing out immediately. It is believed that the anger of the king subsided on seeing the water and similarly the warmth of the water also reduced. The temperature of the water is different in all the seven wells.
Minimum time needed at the site 20 minutes
14)Wariyapola in Mattale
Legend Researchers have found out more than 5 airports believed to have been used by King Ravana and his mighty army to land and take off their vimana's. These Vimana's were used as goods and passenger carriers. Identified airports are Weregantota in Mahiyangana, Thotupola Kanda at Hoton Plains, Usangoda on the Southern Coast, Wariyapola in Kurunegala and Wariyapola in Mattale
Minimum time needed at the site 10 minutes
Special mention very flat area surrnded by hills
15)Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple
Location No 3/11, Sri Bodhirukkarama Road Vihara Lane
Legend A temple dedicated to Anjaneyar temple in Sri Lanka
16)Sita Kotuwa
Location Gurulupotha
Legend These jungles are the place where the city of Lankapura
Access On Mahiyangana - Kandy
Minimum time needed at the site 2 hours
Special mention Archaeological site
17)The chariot path and Sita tear pond
Location The jungle on the top of Ramboda Hills. Between King Ravana's capital city and Ashoka Vatika
Legend The barren land here is believed to be the route in which King Ravana took Sitadevi from his capital city Lankapura to Ashoka Vatika, which was a paradise on earth. To date no vegetation grows on this passage except grass. King Ravana is believed to have taken this passage on top of these hills to show Sitadevi the beauty of his kingdom.
Access Estate road from Labookelle
Minimum time needed at the site Half a day
Special mention There is a pond found on the en route, is believed to have been formed by the tears of Sitadevi and has not dried up (even during severe droughts when the adjoining rivers dry up). In this area there are many large trees whose bright red blooms add colour to the scenery. These flowers are called Sita flowers. The peculiarity of these flowers is the configuration of the petal's, stamen and pistil's, which resemble a human figure carrying a bow, and is said to represent Lord Rama. These flowers are unique only to this area in the whole of Sri Lanka
18)Seetha Amman
Location Seetha Eliya
Legend A temple for Lord Rama, Sitadevi, Luxshmana, and Hanuman
Minimum time needed at the site 20 minutes
Special mention There is a stream by the side of the temple. Sitadevi said to have bathed in this stream. It is interesting to note that foot prints akin to Lord Hanuman's are found by this river and some are of small size and some are of large size, which tells us of the immense powers of hanuman transforming himself into any size.
19)Ishtripura, Konda Kattu Gala
Location This is situated in the Welimada Area.
Legend Ishtripura means an area of women in Sinhalese. This was one of the places to which King Ravana shifted Sitadevi as a precautionary measure which he was forced to take by Lord Hanuman's advent. Sitadevi took bath in this very stream and had dried her hair sitting on a rock and put clips to her hair, hence this rock is known as Konda Kattu Gala.
Access Welimada town / Udapussalawa Roard/ Lunuwatta / Thrivangama temple (about 17.5 km)
Minimum time needed at the site About two hours
Special mention There are lots of intruding tunnels and caves in this area. This seems to be a part of a great ingenious network of paths, which is interconnected to all the major areas of King Ravana's city.
20)Gayathri peedam
Location This is situated in the Nuwera Eliya town.
Legend Gayathri peedam is believed to be the place from where King Ravana's son Meghanath propitiated Lord Shiva with penance and pooja's and in turn was granted super natural powers by Lord Shiva.
Minimum time needed at the site 20 minutes
Special mention This is the first and the foremost temple built for Gayathri Amman in Sri Lanka Narmada .
21)Sita Waka
Location Situated close to Avisawella.
Legend An interesting as well as shocking episode took place here. To shatter Lord Rama's confidence and halt his progress during the war, Indrajith eldest son of King Ravana played a trick, with Sitadevi's look alike. Indrajith beheaded the look alike in front of Lord Hanuman thinking that it will stop the advancing forces of Lord Rama. There is a stone in this area called "Rampathagala" with one foot mark which is traditionally believed by the people as Lord Rama's foot mark. This place is known as Sita Waka
22)Dunuvila
Location In the Matale district on the out skirts of Wasgamuwa National Park
Legend Dunuwilla is the place from where Lord Rama fired the brahmaastharam at King Ravana, which eventually killed him. Dhunu means arrow and Vila Means Lake
Access Kandy
Minimum time needed at the site 20 minutes
23)Thalladi, Sanjeevani drops
Location Manner
Legend At different points of time during the war both Lord Rama and Lakshmana were hit by powerful arrows, fell unconscious and to bring them back to life Lord Hanuman was instructed to fetch the life saving herbs from Himalaya . Hanuman went to the hill, lifted the whole hill and brought it, as he was not able to identify the life saving herbs alone. Parts from the hill fell on five places in Sri Lanka Galle
Special mention It is not possible to visit at present.
24)Laggala
Location North of Matale
Legend The cartels behind the Dunuvila lake are called Laggala which when translated into English gives us the meaning target rock. Laggala served as a sentry point to the King Ravana's army and it was from this rock the first Glimpse of Lord Rama's army was sighted and informed to King Ravana. This hill is geographically the highest part of the northern region of King Ravana's city and on a clear day the north east side that is Thiru Koneshwaran and north west
25)Divurumpola
Location It is situated 20 Kilometers from Seetha Eliya on Neliya Welimada road.
Legend This is the place where Sita underwent "Agni" test. Sita reached her husband. Meeting him after such a long time, she ws overcome by joyous emotion. But Rama seemed to be lost in thought. At length he spoke. I have killed my enemy. I have done my duty as a true king. But you have lived for a year in the enemy's abode. It is not proper that I should take you back now. Sita was shocked. Is it my fault that the monster carried me off by force? All the time, my mind, my heart, and soul were fixed on you and you alone, my Lord!. She turned to Kakshmana and said with tears streaming from her eyes, Prepare for me a fire, That is the only remedy for this sorrow of mind. Lakshman in suppressed anger, looked at Rama's face, but saw no sign of softening. He lighted a big fire. Sita reverently went round her husband and approached the blazing fire. Joining her palms in salutation, she said, If I am pure, O fire, protect me. With these words she jumped into the flames, to the horror of ht monkeys who stood on all sides watching the tragic sight. Then arose from out of the flames Agni, the fire-god, whom she had invoked. He lifted Sita from the flames unharmed, and presented her to Rama. Don't I know that she is spotless and pure at heart? cried Rama, standing up to receiver her. It is for the sake of the worrkd that I made her go through this ordeal of fire, so that the truth may be known to all.
Minimum time needed at the site 30 minutes
Special mention popular place of worship among locals in that area. Divurumpola means a place of oath. Today the temple is revered for the oath taken by Sitadevi and even the legal system permits and accepts the swearing done at this temple while settling disputes between parties.
26)Amarnthakali
Location It is situated in the Batticaloa town.
Legend Amarnthakali is believed to be the place where Lord Rama, Seethadevi and Lakshmana had their first meal after the ravages of the war. There is also a lake at this place known as Hanuman Lake
Minimum time needed at the site 20 minutes
27)Manavari
Location On the Chilaw - Puttalam road about 10 km from Chilaw.. From Katunayake airport about One hour and thrity minutes.
Legend Manavari is the first place where Lord Rama installed and prayed the Siva lingam after the end of the war with King Ravana. To date this lingam is called as Ramalinga Shivan. Rameshwaram is the only other lingam in the world named after Lord Rama.
Minimum time needed at the site 20 minutes
Special mention The annual festival take place in July for ten days. To visit temple: from 6.30 a.m to 12.30 p.m , and from 4.00 to 7.00 p.m
28)Thiru Ketheswaram
Location In Mannar.
Legend Thiru Ketheshwaram is the third Lingam in Lanka, which was installed and prayed by Lord Rama to get rid of the Brahmasthi dosham.
Special mention It is not possible to visit at present.
29)Gavagala (Ghoushala)
Location This is situated at Harasbedda on Nuwera Eliya Walapane Road.Route: N'Eliya / Ragala / Manthrithanna.
Legend King Ravana had his dairy farm here. Milk was air lifted to the capital Lankapura from here using Vimana's. The stone pillars here has the worn out marks cast by constant use of tying ropes on them.
Minimum time needed at the site One hour
30)Kondakalai
Location Rambodda
Legend Kondakalai like many other cities and villages in Sri Lanka
31)Rama Temple
Access Kandy
Minimum time needed at the site About 20 minutes
Special mention There are only a few Rama Temples in Sri Lanka
32)Gurulupotha
Legend There was an aircraft repair center in the capital city of King Ravana
Access On Mahiyangana - Kandy
33)Sri Baktha Hanuman temple
Location Ramboda
Legend On these hills of Ramboda where Hanuman was searching for Sitadevi, Chinmaya mission of Sri Lanka
Access Kandy/Nuwara Eliya road (40 km post on A5 route)
Minimum time needed at the site about ½ hour
Special mention On every full moon day special pooja's are conducted and witnessed by thousands of devotees. The image of Lord Hanuman here is 16 feet.
34)Mani Kattuther
Location This is a rock in the Labukalle estate.
Legend Lord Hanuman met Sitadevi, then on his way to announce this happy information to Lord Rama, rested on this hill top.
Access 15 minutes by foot on estate road from Labookele.
Minimum time needed at the site one hour
Special mention Today an open temple with statues of Lord Rama , Sitadevi, Lakshmana and Lord hanuman stands on top of it. Locals very often visit this temple.
35)Ravana Goda
Location This is situated in the Kotmala area opposite to Ramboda rock.
Legend It is a place where Sitadevi stayed during her transit. This area is also linked with tunnels and caves, which runs through to other parts of King Ravana's kingdom.
Access Turn off from Tavalantenna on Knady Nuwara Eliya road
Minimum time needed at the site one hour
Special mention Extremely difficult access by foot to cave entrances
36)Nilawarai
Location Situated in the Northern Jaffna Peninsula
Legend When Lord Rama's army entered Lanka they took positions on different sides to attack King Ravana and his army. The army that was situated on the northern side faced a severe water crisis. Lord Rama at this juncture shot a powerful arrow into the ground and water sprung out immediately. Till date there is a well situated at this very spot called Nilawarai in Puthoor. It is a fact that this well has never dried up and caters to the needs of the local folks even during severe droughts.
Minimum time needed at the site 20 minute
Special mention Not accessible due to security situation in the country
37)Yudhuganawa
Location situated in the midst of the jungle Wasgamuwa.
Legend It is said that this particular piece of land can never bear any vegetation as this served as the battlefield and had borne the brunt of destruction.
Access In side Wasgamuwa National Park
Special mention Wild life safari could be done.
38)Rumassala Sanjeevani drops
Location Unawattuna, Galle
Legend At different points of time during the war both Lord Rama and Lakshmana were hit by powerful arrows, fell unconscious and to bring them back to life Lord Hanuman was instructed to fetch the life saving herbs from Himalaya . Hanuman went to the hill, lifted the whole hill and brought it, as he was not able to identify the life saving herbs alone. Parts from the hill fell on five places in Sri Lanka Galle
Minimum time needed at the site One hour
Special mention Lord Hanumanji statue is found at the site.
39)Ritigala, Sanjeevani drops
Location Habarana
Legend At different points of time during the war both Lord Rama and Lakshmana were hit by powerful arrows, fell unconscious and to bring them back to life Lord Hanuman was instructed to fetch the life saving herbs from Himalaya . Hanuman went to the hill, lifted the whole hill and brought it, as he was not able to identify the life saving herbs alone. Parts from the hill fell on five places in Sri Lanka Galle
Access 10 kms from Habarana on Maradankadawa Road
Minimum time needed at the site 3 hours
Special mention Hill climb
40)Kataragama
Location It is situated in the South East of Sri Lanka.
Legend This is the temple of Lord Karthikeya Subramaniam
Minimum time needed at the site one hour
Special mention very popular place of worship among Sri Lankans
41)Vidurpola
Access By the side of Nuwara Eliya/Welimada road
Minimum time needed at the site 30 minutes
42)Kelaniya Buddhist temple
Location About 10 km from Colombo Colombo Kandy
Legend Kelaniya is the place where King Veebeshana ruled after being crowned by Lakshmana. As Lord Rama was in exile for 14 years, could not take part in any coronation ceremony, deputed his younger brother prince Lakshmana to crown Veebeshana. Today in this very place a Buddhist shrine and a temple for king Veebeshana exist. There are murals enshrined outside the Buddhist temple depicting the crowning of King Veebeshana. Today temples for King Veebeshana are found through out Lanka and he is still considered as one of the 4 guardian deities of Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
Minimum time needed at the site 30 minutes
43)Vilundri
Location In the Trincomalee town.
Legend On his return Lord Rama stopped at this place to reach Thiru Koneshwaram. He rested his bow on the ground here. Bow meaning vil and Undri meaning resting, in Tamil gave this place Vilundri its name.
Minimum time needed at the site 20 minutes
44)Thirukovil
Location In the Eastern Coast of Ampara .
Legend Thirukovil is the place where King Ravana mother's palace stood. The whole place was submerged, and a temple has been built on the shores now.
Minimum time needed at the site 20 minutes
45)Thotupola Kanda at Hoton Plains
Location Horton Plains
Legend Researchers have found out more than 5 airports believed to have been used by King Ravana and his mighty army to land and take off their vimana's. These Vimana's were used as goods and passenger carriers. Identified airports are Weregantota in Mahiyangana, Thotupola Kanda at Hoton Plains, Usangoda on the Southern Coast, Wariyapola in Kurunegala and Wariyapola in Mattale
Minimum time needed at the site 3 hours
Special mention steep climb
46)Nilavari
Location Puttur, Jaffna
Legend Lord Rama aimed an arrow in this area to obtain water. To this well there is no end. The water from this well is not salty and used for drinking. It should be mentioned in the nearby area the water is very salty.