Ritigala

Viewpoint · Sri Lanka

Description

The highest mountain in the northern dry plains at 766 m, protected as a strict nature reserve. Stone paths and ruined monastery terraces of an ancient forest hermitage climb its lower slopes.

Key facts

Ritigala is in North Central Province.

Region: North Central Province
Elevation: 572 m
Parking: 1.4 km
Nearest village: Ganewalpola · 3.5 km

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