Trek Zone

Arandora fort

#172 among destinations in Sri Lanka

Forts and castles

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Arandora Fort was built by the Portuguese in Narangoda, Kurunegala, and was captured by Dutch in 1665. ()

Coordinates: 7°28'11"N, 80°28'1"E

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KurunegalaSri Lanka

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Arandora fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ridi Viharaya.

5.7 miN
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Ridi Viharaya, Kurunegala
145 min walk • Ridi Viharaya or Silver Temple is a 2nd-century BCE Theravada Buddhist temple in the village of Ridigama, Sri Lanka. Built during the reign of Dutthagamani of Anuradhapura, the temple is considered as the place where the silver ore, which provided silver to complete Ruwanwelisaya; one of the largest stupa in Sri Lanka, was discovered.