Nikasala Aranya Senasanaya

#72 among destinations in Sri Lanka

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Nikasala Aranya Senasanaya or Nikasala Forest Hermitage is an ancient Cave temple in Panduwasnuwara DS, Sri Lanka. The temple is situated at Dematawakanda in Kanduboda-Moragane Village, about 5 km far from the ancient kingdom of Panduwasnuwara. The monastery has been formally recognised by the Government as an archaeological site in Sri Lanka. The designation was declared on 6 July 2007 under the government Gazette number 1505. ()

Local name: නිකසල ආරණ්‍ය සේනාසනයCoordinates: 7°34'40"N, 80°7'26"E

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KurunegalaSri Lanka

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Nikasala Aranya Senasanaya – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Panduwasnuwara Raja Maha Vihara, Tomb of Vijaya, Panduwasnuwara Museum, Panduwasnuwara.

1.7 miNW
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Panduwasnuwara Raja Maha Vihara
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~1750 ftSE
Memorial
Tomb of Vijaya
9 min walk • Tomb of Vijaya is an ancient monument, situated on the hillock of Medagama Kanda, Panduwasnuwara DS in Sri Lanka. The monument site consists of a stupa shaped circular structure which is traditionally believed to be the tomb of King Vijaya, the first recorded ruler of Sri Lanka.
2.4 miNW
Museum
Panduwasnuwara Museum
63 min walk • Panduwasnuwara Archaeological Museum is an archaeological Museum in Panduwasnuwara, Sri Lanka. It is located at Kotampitiya junction on Kurunegala-Chilaw road, near to the ancient shrine Panduwasnuwara Raja Maha Vihara.
2.1 miNW
Memorial
Panduwasnuwara
54 min walk • Panduwasnuwara is an ancient capital, situated in Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka. It is said to be the controlling centre known as Parakramapura of Dakkhinadesa in the 12th century, when it was ruled by Parakramabahu.