Ritigala Mountain
Ritigala Mountain. Ritigala is an ancient buddhist monastery and mountain in sri lanka. Ritigala is a culture and eco tourist destination that never ceases to fascinate you.
The mountain mass about three miles long and about two miles wide at its widest point is covered with dense jungle inhabited by wild elephants, leopards and bears. The ritigala mountain which encompasses a distinctive and rare nature reserve covering 1,528 hectares (3,780 acres) is located at kekirawa in the anuradhapura district. Ritigala is situated in the dry zone of sri lanka about 3 kilometres from dambulla.
The Modern Name Ritigala Is Derived From The Ancient Name Mentioned In The Mahavamsa, Arittha Pabbata, Pabbata Meaning A.
A small detour on the way to anuradhapura from dambulla takes you to ritigala forest reserve. The ritigala mountain has been declared a strict natural reserve in order to maintain its pristine environment. In addition, the archaeological department has sensitively restored many of the ruins.
Ritigala Mountain Range Consists Of Four Peaks Of Which The Main And The Highest Peak At The South Of The Range Is Named Ritigala Kanda.
This site was abandon due to foreign invasions happened in 10th and. It covers 3776 acres and is one of the most diverse hotspots in sri lanka. The ritigala mountain range is a strict natural reserve managed by the department of wildlife of sri lanka along with the forest department of sri lanka.
This Mountain Is Great Historical Chronicle Of Sri Lanka.
Ritgala is now a sanctuary and protected area, which bears a legendary historical and monastic past, unsurpassed by any other mountain retreat in the country. Ritigala mountain range rises abruptly 2000 feet from the surrounding terrain which is about 500 feet above sea level.there are several peaks in the range and the highest peak is the ritigala. It is the highest mountain in northern sri lanka and in the rainy season its summit is often shrouded in mist and cloud.
The Ritigala Mountain Which Is 6.5 Km In Length Is Not Alone, But Consists Of Seven Peaks Such As Kodigalakanda, Unakanda, Na Ulpathkanda, Aushadakanda, Amarpathi Kanda, Andiya Kanda.
Ritigala is situated in the dry zone of sri lanka about 3 kilometres from dambulla. Sri lanka is blessed with so many varied archaeological sites of historical and cultural importance that the visitor is spoilt for choice. Ritigala is a culture and eco tourist destination that never ceases to fascinate you.
Ritigala Is An Ancient Buddhist Monastery And Mountain In Sri Lanka.
This is home to 70 rock caves in first century bc. Ritigala mountain is a designated strict nature (snr) in sri lanka located near kekirawa in anuradhapura district north central province between habarana and maradankadawala of sri lanka having an area of 3,776 acres. Ritigala mountain, sri lanka by erickson tissera sigiriya, sri lanka part 05 by erickson tissera sigiriya, sri lanka part 04 by erickson tissera sigiriya, sr.
Komentar
Posting Komentar