Sithulpawwa Rock Temple

The Sithulpawwa Rock Temple, built by King Kavantissa, is one of the greatest 2nd-century Buddhist scholarship sites. Its modern name, "Sithulpawwa,"derives from the ancient "Chiththala Pabbatha," meaning 'the hill of the quiet mind.' Historically, the monastery served both as a place of worship for devotees and a centre of Buddhist education for monks.

Available from Mayur Lodge and located 25 kilometres away.