According to folklore, when in hiding, King Valagamba had concealed 500 of his queens in this cave, which is how part of its name originated. Sthripura means a place full of women. Unlike any other cave in Sri Lanka, it has a magnificent natural stone arch at the entrance to the cave. About 250 years after the reign of king Valagamba, the cave was discovered by some Buddhist priest who converted it into a temple like in most cases 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

5 km North of Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage lies a quiet and peaceful temple without much hue and cry amidst the lush green paddy fields. Even though the appearance may not look so posh and lavish, the compound holds much significance for three ample reasons. First, climbing the narrow flight of stairways 40 – 50 feet up from the base of the temple premises lies the very place where one of the greatest Kings of Sri Lanka – Parakramabahu 1 The Great was said to be born.

Saradiel Village is located close to the predominant Moorish city in Sabaragamuwa called Mawanella. Named after a native who fiercely fought against the ruthless British colonialism, Saradiel Village reminds you of the spirit of anti-colonialism prevailed in these parts of the world. Commonly considered ‘Sri Lankan Robin Hood’ Saradiel is historically known as Uthuwan Kande Soorya Saradiel for his countless engagements with the British

This is a “devalaya” or temple that was built by the Dadimunda deity who was the general to Lord Vishnu. To this day, whenever there is a Vishnu temple one can see that a Dadimunda temple will flank it. The Dadimunda deity was put in charge of protecting Buddhism and eradicating the devils.