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The Epitome
No. 57, Dambulla Road
Badagamuwa, Kurunegala, Sri Lanka
+94 76 999 0990
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No 57, Dambulla Road, Kurunegala
Located on Dambulla Road, easily accessible from Colombo (2.5 hours) and Kandy (1.5 hours). Free valet parking available.
2.5 hours from Bandaranaike International Airport. Airport transfer service available upon request.
Located a couple of hours drive from Colombo, the bustling city of Kurunegala is a vibrant town located in North Western Sri Lanka. The town sits in the shadow of the massive 'Athagala' rock visible to all parts of the city.
Kurunegala is a busy market town and a vital transport hub between Colombo, Anuradhapura, Kandy and Puttalam. The city is a key agricultural center in Sri Lanka renowned for paddy and coconut cultivation.
Although many do not consider Kurunegala as a destination by itself, the city was actually one of Sri Lanka's ancient kingdoms and is still home to many ruins and other places of historic value.
You simply cannot miss this gargantuan rock during your visit to Kurunegala. The Athagala Rock features a 22m tall statue of Lord Buddha at the top and offers awesome views of the city.
Yapahuwa, was one of the country's medieval kingdoms and its architectural magnificence is still quite visible. The skillfully built 100m high granite rock entrance to the Citadel speaks of the grandeur of a bygone era.
The Silver Temple or 'Ridee Viharaya' is an absolute treasure trove of sculptures and paintings. The historic temple dates back to the 2nd century BC and is a fascinating place to unravel the traditions and the rituals of Buddhism.
A Kandyan-style temple with plenty of history behind it, the Padeniya Raja Maha Viharaya features a brilliant colored frieze of lions that goes almost all around the four sides of the outer wall.
King Parakramabahu is one of the most respected rulers in Sri Lanka's long history and Panduwasnuwara features remnants of kingdom the palace, monasteries, image houses, dagobas, carved pillars, guard stones, and many other ancient ruins.
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Kurunegala, Sri Lanka