Significance: Highest content of minerals in water(Heaviest) found in Sri Lanka

The history of this temple to this day is not written, but passed on from generation to generation as folklore. Situated in the village of Nikawalamulla and built in a rock cave. The reclining Buddha is under the rock and is said to be built sometime during the reign of King Valagumbah. An interesting highlight of this temple is, the natural spring that flows behind the temple, according to folklore, has the heaviest water in Sri Lanka. In other words, the water here has an extremely high content of minerals. It is also said that the fiercest of droughts have not been able to dry the stream.

Getting There

Weather and Season

Attractions and activities

1. Activities at Hakurugala Raja Maha Viharaya: Scenery, Pilgrimage, Hiking, Photography
2. Near by  Attractions:  Pethangoda Throne Bush, Barandy Kovil, Cemetery of King Seethawaka Rajasinghe

Accommodation Options

1. Famous Guest House, New Ratnapura Road, Avissawella. 036-2230360
2. Picturesque Mountain Inn, 503, Thembiliyana Estate, Dehiowita. 036-2230194
3. Ceylan Hotel, Hatton Road, Yatiyantota. 036-2270387

Look for more accommodation options in this area, search for keywords “Awissawella, Dehiowita, Yatiyanthota” in Lakdasun forum accommodation options board

Notes, Tips and Special Remarks

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