Asgiriya Raja Maha Viharaya (අස්ගිරිය රජ මහා විහාරය) Gampaha.
Asgiriya Raja Maha Viharaya (අස්ගිරිය රජ මහා විහාරය) Gampaha. things to do, attractions, restaurants, events info and trip planning
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Asgiriya Raja Maha Vihara located in Gampaha - Minuwangoda road and around 2 km away from Gampaha town. Asgiriya Raja Maha Vihara also called Asgiriya Purana Viharaya. This historical temple is an ancient Cave temple. The temple has been formally recognized by archaeological site in Sri Lanka. Temple is situated in an small hill adjacent to Gampaha and is easy to reach. After climbing few steps you can reach the top which will provide you a breathtaking view of the area. According to legends the temples history goes back as far as King Walagamba ( 89-77 BC) where he is said used the caves to hide during his excile after 104 BC. The king is said to have built hundreds of cave temples all over the country at each place where he used to hide during the recruitment of a new army to defeat the invaders.
Ronn B HeratRonn B Herat
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Asgiriya Purana Gallen Vihara is located in a very beautiful hillock which is believed to belong to 3-4 centuries. This temple, located about 1.5 km from Gampaha town on Udugampola road, is not a temple located in an urban environment of Gampaha, but is located in the middle of a very beautiful rural environment.
Isuru AbeygunawardanaIsuru Abeygunawardana
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Calm & quite place, near the entrance right hand side it has a Buddha statue. And next to that bo tree is there. When you go to the top via steps, you will see few more things. Feel we went back to older days. Because had to go up with older days stone stairs.
Shehan PeirisShehan Peiris
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It's about nearly 2km from gampaha town.very beautiful and peaceful temple..there is a mountain you have to hike.on the top you can see whole town and the beautiful green clour everywhere..REMEMBER THIS IS A TEMPLE AND YOU HAVE TO BEHAVE THAT WAY..
Nisal MadurangaNisal Maduranga
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One of the ancient temples you could reach from Colombo within a short time. After climbing a moderate number of stairs you could reach the top part of the temple, and it gives an amazing view around.
Danuka ThenuwaraDanuka Thenuwara
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Very small mountain to hike in gampaha district. One of historical place of gampaha. If you visit here please drop your PET waste into the collection bin. Those will collect for recycling
Asitha DharshanaAsitha Dharshana
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Asgiriya Raja Maha Vihara is an ancient Cave temple situated in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka. The temple is located on top of a hillock on the Gampaha - Minuwangoda road and approximately 2 km away from Gampaha town. The temple has been formally recognised by the Government as an archaeological site in Sri Lanka.
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